DONOTBLOCKOURADS Cursor By BP-Grafix.netTri-Town newspaper article of what really happened to jay ray and steve.. rip The Tri Town News Artical that was put in the paper for Jay, Ray, and Steve. They were described as inseparable friends, one never seen without the others in tow. But in one moment on the rainy night of July 23, their lives ended in a violent crash, leaving Jackson stunned and saddened in the event’s wake. Police responded after 9 p.m. to the corner of Don Connor Boulevard and Bowman Road, where Jackson residents Matthew Kerns, 17, and Thomas Patock, 57, were involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in four fatalities. Although both drivers — Kerns and Patock — survived, passengers Jason DaSilva, 14, Raymond DeMaio III, 15, and Steven Mandaro, 14, in Kerns’ car, and Dorothy Patock, 58, the wife of Thomas Patock, were killed. Police said all six people were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. The entire lengths of Bowman Road and Don Connor Boulevard were closed to traffic for six hours while police officers investigated the accident. Officers Trevor Crowley, Patrick Mackin and Chris Kelly are continuing to investigate why Kerns lost control of his vehicle. Jackson police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to contact the Traffic and Safety Unit at (732) 928-1111. Police believe Kerns was driving east on Bowman Road near the intersection with Don Connor Boulevard when he lost control of his 1998 Acura Integra on the wet road. His vehicle crossed the center line and was struck broadside by a westbound 1997 Toyota Corolla being driven by Patock. Kerns and Thomas Patock were transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Patock was taken by the Jackson First Aid Squad and was listed in good condition with internal injuries on Tuesday. Kerns, who was flown by helicopter to the hospital, remained in critical condition as of Tuesday with head trauma. Far from harboring any bad feelings toward Kerns, Diane DaSilva, the mother of Jason DaSilva, said she is praying for the driver to recover and thinks of him like a son. "I’d trust him with my life," DaSilva said. "He’s going to be lost without them." DaSilva, who has been battling leukemia, said the community’s reaction to the loss of her son has been overwhelming. Jason’s friends, classmates, coaches and other acquaintances have been stopping over, calling, and writing letters to the family since the accident. It has also brought about a stronger bond among all of the boys’ parents. "I’ve been really, really ill, and the boys were always a real help. I never had to lift a finger when they were around," DaSilva said. "Cherish the moments you have right now because you never know what can happen the next instant." Also lost in the crash was Patock, who moved to Jackson about six months ago. Prior to the move, she lived in Neptune, where she worked as a receptionist for the law firm of Madnick, Millstein, Mason, Weber, Farnsworth and Collazo before retiring in 2000. "I knew Dottie for 15 years. She knew the clients and could recognize them on the phone right away by their voices," said Peter Farnsworth, a partner at the firm. "She was outgoing and bubbly, just a real nice person. She was a great receptionist, and she will be missed." The Jackson school district is holding counseling sessions at Jackson Memorial High School and at Christa McAuliffe Middle School for any child or parent in the community affected by the losses. "The Jackson school district is a family. When this kind of sadness hits so close to home, it has an effect on us all," said Acting Superintendent of Schools Francis X. Bygott. "We want our entire community to know that even though school is out, we have counselors available to help them through this." The three teens were all students in the Jackson School District. DeMaio had just completed his freshman year at Jackson Memorial High School. DaSilva and Mandaro were recent graduates of the Christa McAuliffe Middle School. Jackson Deputy Mayor Marvin Krakower said the Township Committee members were all saddened by the news and would offer any help they could to the families. "It’s just a memory that will always be on our minds," Krakower said. "I only pray that the families will get through this time all right." At the intersection where the accident occurred, trucks roared by a small memorial built by the grieving friends and families of the victims. Left amidst burnt out candles were notes, bouquets and crosses made of flowers. One ominous sight was the scattering of shattered auto parts, some which were likely pieces of the vehicles. A portrait of a smiling Jason DaSilva was also left behind with a card tucked in its frame. On it, a poem began: "Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a while." If any one know the peoson who wrothat poem please tell me. nissan skyline myspace layout