Drugged driving charges filed in 2006 fatal crash

“We didn't know if drugs were involved, but we thought something was wrong because he was driving crazy. In a sense, I think we're happy (charges were brought) because we're getting him off the street.”

Eighteen months after a fatal Downers Grove crash, a motorist was arrested Thursday on charges he sparked the five-car pileup while driving high on marijuana and anti-depressants. Thomas R. Heehler remained ... via Daily Herald

[Tammy Henrichs]

Christy,
Before you write such a terible article about someone, maybe you should do a little homework and know all the facts on both sides of a case.I guess the article just would'nt be juicy enough if you told the real story.I hope something like this happens to you or someone you love some day and you get to see how it feels to be on the other side of the fence.

[Curious]

Tammy Henrichs wrote:

Christy,
Before you write such a terible article about someone, maybe you should do a little homework and know all the facts on both sides of a case.I guess the article just would'nt be juicy enough if you told the real story.I hope something like this happens to you or someone you love some day and you get to see how it feels to be on the other side of the fence.

What is the "real" story?

[mean]

You know to wish this on someone is just sick! Karma is gonna bite you in the Butt and you will deserve it!!!!! Have you ever heard of do unto others as you would have done unto you? well there you go! LEARN SOMETHING!

[Not so mean]

I Hope what you say about Karma is True! Then people who write mean-slanderous-one-sided articles about someone will have the same thing happen to them.And the other quote "Do unto others as you would have done unto you" will also apply!!!!!!

[Dave Baehr]

he made a big mistake but he's not the villian you make him out to be. he's the kind of person that will stop to catch a stray dog and return it to it's owner.he moves birds nest to another tree before cutting it down.he even took in a baby squirel and raised it. no he's not drug crazed person you make him out to be.shame on you

[BERNIE BUSS]

I KNOW TOM HE HE A VERY GOOD PERSON,LOVING CARING
WILLING TO HELP A FRIEND IN NEED,I KNOW IT FIRST HAND.IF THE ALLEGATIONS ARE TRUE I'M SURE IT WAS JUST A MISTAKE OR ACCIDENT.TOM FEELS PROBABLY WORSE THAN ANYONE TO WHAT HAS HAPPENED,NOT ABOUT HOMSELF BUT ALL THOSE EFFECTED BY THE ACCIDENT

[someone close]

I have known Tom a lifetime. He is a kind and compassionate person. "Accidents" happen! It could have happened to ANY ONE of us! How dare anyone judge him without knowing him~ We have ALL made mistakes in our lives. Give him a break!
He has had his share of painful events in his life. He is very lucky to have his sisters in his corner. I have also known them a lifetime...and I am aware of the family 'situation'...They will ALWAYS be there for him! No matter what has transpired in the past~
GOD is the ONLY one who has the right to judge~
What happened here was truly a tragedy, and an ACCIDENT. I am sorry for the loss of a wife, mother, and grandmother. GOD called her home. Simple. Unfortunately Tom was caught in the middle.
My prayers are with him.

[Suga]

In reply to your comment Tammy..if this happened to someone you love, you would think you would use your MARRIED NAME...TAMMY HEEHLER :)

[just me]

I can't help but comment on this topic as it hits so close to home. My husband was killed at work in 2001 by a co-worker that made a tragic mistake. It didn't make him a bad person, maybe he was not such a great driver but still a person that made a simple mistake that changed our lives. My heart also went out to him as he had to forgive himself and live with his mistake. I called him, and forgave him as God forgives us. Judge only with the meaure you wished to be judged, and forgive as you would want to be forgiven. My heart and prayers go out to both families involved.

[Tammy]

Suga wrote:

In reply to your comment Tammy..if this happened to someone you love, you would think you would use your MARRIED NAME...TAMMY HEEHLER :)

It's very interesting to me that in light of the tragedy that has happened here, you are more worried about what name is on the post rather than how Tom is doing!!!!That is a perfect example of why Tom is much better without any contact with you!!!!!!!!!!

[Tammy]

someone close wrote:

I have known Tom a lifetime. He is a kind and compassionate person. "Accidents" happen! It could have happened to ANY ONE of us! How dare anyone judge him without knowing him~ We have ALL made mistakes in our lives. Give him a break!
He has had his share of painful events in his life. He is very lucky to have his sisters in his corner. I have also known them a lifetime...and I am aware of the family 'situation'...They will ALWAYS be there for him! No matter what has transpired in the past~
GOD is the ONLY one who has the right to judge~
What happened here was truly a tragedy, and an ACCIDENT. I am sorry for the loss of a wife, mother, and grandmother. GOD called her home. Simple. Unfortunately Tom was caught in the middle.
My prayers are with him.

Thankyou for your kind words for Tom,but what sisters are you refering to (in his Corner)??According o Tom, he dosn't have any sisters!!!! You must have him confused with someone else!

[Tammy]

just me wrote:

I can't help but comment on this topic as it hits so close to home. My husband was killed at work in 2001 by a co-worker that made a tragic mistake. It didn't make him a bad person, maybe he was not such a great driver but still a person that made a simple mistake that changed our lives. My heart also went out to him as he had to forgive himself and live with his mistake. I called him, and forgave him as God forgives us. Judge only with the meaure you wished to be judged, and forgive as you would want to be forgiven. My heart and prayers go out to both families involved.

Thankyou for your thoughtful words on this subject. I am also very sorry for your loss.It is comforting to know that someone such as yourself can have such a big heart even though you are the one who lost a loved one in such a tragic way.

[Kathy]

Hey Tammy--sending you and Tom love and prayers your way. Stay strong and know you are loved.

[Bonnie]

Suga wrote:

In reply to your comment Tammy..if this happened to someone you love, you would think you would use your MARRIED NAME...TAMMY HEEHLER :)

Once a hater--always a hater!!!

[JoAnn]

I am familiar with this case--have read several articles about the accident.I am very sorry for the family that lost their loved one.Were drugs an issue or not??I'm sure Mr. Heeler did not intend to kill anyone that day.Has there been a trial yet?? I am just curious to know what actually happened at this accident.I am saying prayers for all involved.

[Tammy]

The trial will be in July.Can't discuss the facts about the case--attourneys orders!Thanks for your prayers!

[Bonnie]

Hey (Suga) Why don't you post YOUR Name???LOL.

[no one you know]

Tom Heehler is a liar, a coward, and a substance abuser.He deserves to go to prison to pay for all the turmoil he has caused for so many people including the Borels.

[Hey]

Smoke weed... eat doritos, don't drive!

[no one you know]

Hey wrote:

Smoke weed... eat doritos, don't drive!

Too bad Tom Heehler wasn't smart enough not to drive after smoking weed -- maybe the lady that he killed would still be alive today!