I just wanted to express my anger and grief over that accidental murder of your dear child. Kindly accept my condeleances. May she rests in peace

I am writing to you in response to the news story about Alexa’s Bus, the mobile units capable of testing for blood alcohol level.

I’d be interested to hear more about this innovative idea.

As sad as Alexa’s passing is, not to mention how frustrating it can be dealing with the court system, I think Alexa’s bus is a great way to honor Alexa’s memory.

Alexa’s Bus is something which would help catch drunk drivers and help to keep drunk drivers off the road.

Alexa’s Bus is an innovative step in enforcement of drunk driving laws. People would know the police are out there to catch drunk drivers, and thus choose not to drive drunk.

I wish you all the best in your efforts to effect change in the wake of Alexa’s death. Much like former MP Chuck Cadman and his wife helped effect positive change in young offender laws after their young son Jessie was killed.

Take Care,

Mark

I wanted to express my sympathy for you at the latest turn of events in your case, with Carol Berner being released on bail pending her appeal.

Although not an unexpected development, I’m sure it must be very frustrating and infuriating. It’s unfortunate she’s appealing her sentence of 2 and-a-half years, a light sentence given the severity of the crime she committed.

One is left wondering whether Carol Berner is truly remorseful and willing to take responsibility for her actions.

I pray God will give you strength to deal with the challenges you face, peace in your heart knowing Alexa is in a good place with God, and may you be successful in your efforts to create change for the better.

It’d be frustrating battling the system, but I sincerely hope for your and Alexa’s sake you will effect positive change in the area of drunk driving laws.

People need to stand up and take responsibility, so we wouldn’t have cases like this.

In time, God will hold Carol Berner responsible for her actions, even if it appears for now the system has let you down.

Sincerely,

Mark Liu

First of all, I must tell you that I’m very sorry for your loss. There are no words to explain the horrible world that this has brought on your Family. I hope you eventually are healed in someway and life begins to shine brightly for you and your Family again.
I have been the leader of a band named Incognito http://www.Incognitoband.com
for over 25 years, we play the Yale, Casino’s, clubs, Festivals all over mainly in B.C. and have 5 CDs out.
This new Liquor Law has decimated my personal band business but is having a disasterous affect on everyone in my Industry. Every week there is massive lay-offs with servers, door staff, cleaners etc. and there is no place for these people to find another job, because all establishments are affected the same way. I’m 49 years old and have known many of these people for 25 years and more and they also have children , homes and lives that were moving along day to day. I don’t know if you are aware of the destruction of the Hospitality Industry on a whole, but all the owners of establishments are selling out their businesses because they cannot afford all the losses. These are Employers of many years for us, and have been very helpful for us to provide for our Families. I don’t think that you intended for this to happen to so many of us, I don’t condone Drinking and Driving in any way, in fact I don’t drink alcohol but provide for my Family with a job that if the Law Abiding people, are too afraid to go out and at least socialize, I will be in serious financial trouble. My wife and I just finished putting our son through University, and he is now a school Teacher and just got marries in July. We’d been hoping to help them get their first home (appt) in the next couple years as they are planning on having children once they land full time jobs as Teachers. If the Hospitality Industry is no longer a viable Career due to Alexa’s Law, I find that to be a very sad end to an already terrible situation. I just want to try to communicate this, to you. You both seem like Wonderful People and certainly don’t deserve any of what has been brought on You. I think of you daily and decided I must communicate with you the affects are having on my life, personally as well. I send you both Healing Thoughts, and Best Wishes!
Sincerely, Rob Montgomery

I don’t have enough words to express how deeply upset I feel after finding this blog and reading it.
Firstly, what a picture perfect family. You four are beautiful! You should have been on a front of a family magazine or a gap commerical. Secondly, I sat here and starred at Alexa’s photo and wow she is such a stunning little girl. It just breaks my heart too see this precious child taken away so suddenly from her loved ones.
I am a mother of three little children and Laurel I can not imagine one bit of what you must have gone through and still what you suffer now. I wish I knew you and I wished I could comfort you the last couple of years.
From a mother to a mother Laurel …. God gives us a precious child to carry for 9 months. When that child is born we raise that child with love and care. We are suppose to protect our children b/c this is our duty as a parent. Teach them right from wrong….not once do we imagine the worse for our children but the truth is tragedy does hit happy familys. We ask ourselves why. Why us, what did we do in life that we are punished this way. Why is an innocent child taken away… a helpless innocent child. (MY CHILD)! The truth is we will never get an answer for that question. People say god has written our life story already in his books, if its fair or not fair it’s what it is.
Anyway, I pray that god gives you the strength to stay strong. Your family needs you, especially your son.
So please accept my condolences on the death of your precious princess Alexa. I believe she is in heaven and very safe and happy.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Manj T

Hi, my name’s Mark Liu. I wanted to pass on my best wishes to you at this difficult time.

I can’t begin to imagine the hurt and suffering you’d be going through.

Having to read your Victim Impact Statements in court must have been difficult, like opening old wounds.

I sincerely hope you would have a sense of justice being done, even if Carol Berner receives a sentence which would be less than what you’d like.

On the bright side, I think Carol Berner would pay a price no matter what her sentence, as she’d have to live with herself after what she’s done.

Furthermore, I think the media coverage and attention your case has gotten has helped to create positive change in drunk driving laws.

Thus honouring the memory of your dear daughter Alexa.

My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you for the sentencing hearing on Friday.

May you find some comfort in your faith, knowing Alexa is in a good place with God.

The Lord is taking good care of Alexa and He is also giving you strength in your ordeal and to move forward.

Godspeed,

Mark Liu

I am writing this with a lot of sadness. I had to do a assignment for my class and I came accross your story. I have had to do some further research and can’t believe what these people get away with. After being in the fire service as a volunteer for 25 years, i have been to many alcohol related crashes. I have seen the aftermath. I really do not know how you and your husband went every day to the trail. It takes great inner strength to do that.
My wife and I have been blessed with our two kids, now teenagers, driving and we sat them down to go over this story with them. We all cried.
Your daughter was a beautiful little girl. I am glad that they found the driver guilty. I know that a lot of casses never get as far as yours and that is a shame.
Thank you for being the strong parents that you are and keeping us posted on the trail.

Sincerly
Dave

Hi, my name’s Mark Liu. How are you doing?

I heard on the news that, unfortunately, you don’t expect for Carol Berner to get a long sentence.

I hope you’d be able to take some comfort in knowing she has been found guilty and would be punished.

Also, I think it’s good with the new law for the .05 blood alcohol limit. That’s good progress in the fight against drunk driving.

Hopefully you would be successful in getting tougher minimum sentences for drinking and driving.

Thank you for fighting the good fight.

Take Care,

Mark Liu

A victory that Berner was found guilty on all charges.
Justice did prevail.
May some sort of normalcy return to your lives.

Take care,
Michelle