My husband and I have been talking about this horrific accident and we want to send out prayers and love to everyone involved. Our hearts just shattered when we read/heard about this story. It really makes you think about how you need to live everyday like it is your last. I Just can't get out of my head how the young boy in the hospital is dealing with the loss of his mother,little sister and his Best Friend. My heart also breaks for Mr. Williams and the loss of his Son/Best Friend. Just want you to know that you are being prayed for everyday and this story will be in our minds and hearts for a long, long, long time.

Janene Brundege was my best friend. Her kids and my kids are best friends. Abigail, the surprise baby for her in her forties, was a joyful little toddler who was delightful and had just begun to say words.

It is a devastating loss to our family. I am still in disbelief.

The overwhelming compassion of the community is a comfort to us. We are also incredibly grateful and comforted by the miraculous survival of Quintin who had been a front seat passenger.

And we are grateful for the sensitive and heartfelt coverage of this tragedy by our local journalists and reporters. Portland was Janene's city; and Portland has lost two beautiful daughters, and a son, Tyler, who won't be forgotten.

My family and I were at Emanuel hospital when LifeFlight came in. We were getting ready to bring our new baby cousin home. When we look at him we will remember those who were lost that morning. Life is so precious. You are all in our prayers.

I am really sorry for the needless deaths on Hwy 26 involving two youngsters, a young mother, and another driver. What a tragedy. This is only the latest and not the last tragic and needless death that will occure. This is, indeed, a bad streatch of highway. I travel it often for trips to central Oregon and to the lakes of Mt. Hood.
I have some problems in understanding the events of the accident. How did a 22 month old youngster get propelled out of the vehicle while still in a restraining seat? If we are dealing with a situation were people are in a hurry and were running late, were seat belts in use at the time of the accident? Looking at the pictures of the accident I would suspect a high rate of speed for both vehicles. I cannot belive anyone living in the Portland area aggreeing that everyone obeys the speed limit on any stretch of Hwy 26 from Gresham to central Oregon. Since I travel that Hwy often I know that the average speed limit is at least 70 MPH for 99% of the people driving. I am constantly tailgated and drivers are constantly swirving from side to side on a two lane road trying to tell me to get out of the way so they can go faster. This is especially true on week ends and holidays. I have seen drivers pass in areas that are unsafe to pass putting oncomming trafic at risk. I have seen people try to pass in the shoulder areas on the right trying to pass vehicles that are in the correct lanes. There are not enough vehicles driving at the posted speed limit that would indicate to me that healthcare proffessionals, law enforcement and fire professionals are driving anywere near the posted speed limit. I would also include any reporters that travel this route. I would challange any news casiting organization to do a study of the traffic on Hwy 26 and see what is happening on that hwy or any road or hwy in the area. The barrier will only work as long as people drive responsibly.

I lost my mother over two years ago and am still having a hard time dealing with her death. Like the loss of your family and friends it was sudden and unexpected. No one can prepare you for such a tragedy.

I feel for all of you that knew these wonderful people.

If I could say one thing to you in the hopes that it will bring you comfort it would be this .....
Although they are gone in the body they are not gone in spirit. The ones you love and care about are still with you and are watching over you.

I feel my mom all around me in all kinds of ways, from seeing her favorite flower to listening to her favorite song. She blesses me with little reminders of how much she loved me all the time.

My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.

i was there that morning.....saw it happen...we stayed and prayed for some time....was just wondering if there is extended family for the care of Quintin...and like so many others.....will continue to pray.......

Thoughts and prayers are with all the families. There aren't any words right now that I can find that are right or fitting. Please know, to all families involved that so many are with you at this sad time.

Like a bird
Singing in the rain,
Let grateful memories
Survive in times of sorrow.
-Robert Lewis Stevenson

To all the family and friends touched by this tragedy, share the memories of your loved ones, it is how we enable them to continue on forever.

Gary, remember playing ball with Tyler at the park and especially remember the hugs and kisses that he never outgrew.

God be with all of you.

To both the Brundege Family & Williams Family . . . I am a stay at home mama of 4 & live up on here on the Mtn. The kids and I travel this Hwy often and this tragic accident has rocked me to the core. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. We dont always understand God's timing but I want you to know that we are praying for you all. Your wife and Mom is no doubt watching over you all, and of course Heaven has new special angels Tyler & Abigail. Praise God for Quintin surviving. Our family wants to do anything we can to help you all thru this difficult time. Love to you all and of course profound sympathies!!!! Amy in Welches

Today was a day that was full of so many emotions for me!

I started the day with my kids waking me...I then had to make them breakfast...get them dressed...make sure they brushed their teeth, and combed their hair...all of the things that I have to remind them to do daily...but today it felt different. Instead of getting angry at my daughter for taking to long to brush her teeth, or yelling at my son for climbing on to the counter...AGAIN! I sat back and thought how lucky I am to have these little angels by my side! While I tried to get ready myself, with children calling, "mom, she hit me", or "mom, he took my controller", I smiled to myself, with a tear in my eye, thinking, this is what I need to remember to hold on to as long as I can....because I am getting ready to go to a church, and help a Family, just like mine, put one of their little angels to rest...
I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of Tyler's "AMAZING" service today! It was done so well, and made the day so special! I know that it must have been the hardest thing for Gary to do...But Gary, you made your son proud today! Your words cut deep to all of us that are trying to understand what it is that you are going through, but for Tyler.........I know that you made today more special with your words of love, and pain, and he now has this memory, as we all do, of his "HERO" who pulled through for him, because you love him to the Heavens!
Your Family will be in my Heart for a long time to come...Thank You for sharing your son with so many...He will live on through us all!

I just found out about this today. Jeneane and I were children's teachers together at CBS...I remember being so excited for her surprise baby...she always made me feel so loved and so welcome. Her humor was so fun, too - always a funny little comment to lighten up the moment. I can't believe you're gone - we'll see you in heaven one day.

Just wanted to answer the question that some gentleman had posed on here the other day. Regarding if there is extended family to care for quintin. The answer is YES!! There is amazing family and freinds support. I am betting that at Janenes and Abigails service that it will be standing room only.
There is a BIG family there to help w/ Quintin. and Most people that new janene became thier family soon after anyway so the extended is big.
QUintin got to enjoy the company of my middle son today at the hossy. They played video games together. My son said his "best pal" is goign to be alright. He is so sad for him but knows that things will be okay at some point..
SO, between Thier aunties, and extended aunties, uncles, granparents etc.. Those beautiful tough little kids will have support for however long they need it, Same goes for chris.
Its amazing how people can and will pull together in the face of tragedy.