Video: The Legacy of Kyle Williams

The Legacy of Kyle Williams

Sue Schafer Williams: Put them on a Sea-Doo, and they have a life vest on. And you think the worst thing that's going to happen is if they fall off, they fall in the water. They've got a life vest on, and they're going to get back on. And that's going to be the worst thing that can possibly happen. And we were very ignorant as to the danger. And I think a lot of people still are.

Willard Williams: Kyle and Kayln were on the Sea-Doo. When Kyle's head hit Kayln from the rear end, they both went into the water, and fortunately, the water woke Kayln up. Otherwise, because she had a gash in her head probably that big around. And how many stitches was it? 15, 20 stitches, or whatever it was, or more to close that. So, they both went in the water, and for some reason, she woke up, and Kyle was face-down in the water.

Sue Schafer Williams: He was the middle of our three children. And his sister always said he was the perfect one. But he was the peacemaker. And he always cared about other people. And he played baseball. And he took care of his little brother, played the violin, was in Scouts, was a great student.

Willard Williams: It really—it just changes you forever. And you never—of course, you're never going to get him back. But you try to make something good out of something horrific. And the bill that we got passed—we can get into that. But the bill we got passed really helped us deal with it a little bit. And there has not—knock on wood—not been an accident on the lakes since this education has started.

I guess my big message to the camera is it can happen to you. Make sure your family, your children, your friends are educated when it comes to things that are on-water or all-terrain type vehicles because education is power. We've heard that all of our lives, and it can make you safer. And that's what it's all about. Now, have fun, but be safe.