Brenda Michie dearly misses the charming man who used to hug her at any opportunity, made everyone around him laugh and with whom she shared 20 years of trust, honesty and unconditional love.
芒鈧揗y wonderful life with Jim is over,芒鈧� Michie told a Surrey courtroom on Friday. 芒鈧揑 had 20 years, but I so wanted 20 more. He taught me a lot. He was my soulmate, the love of my life, and will remain in my heart forever.芒鈧�
Michie芒鈧劉s husband, 59-year-old Jim Neiss, was killed in 2011 as he drove to his job as a school bus driver with the 91原创 School District.
On Friday, Glen Edward Theriault, 65, who was found guilty last year of dangerous driving causing Neiss芒鈧劉s death, was sentenced to 14 months in jail and a four-year driving prohibition.
On Jan. 18, 2011, Theriault was driving his dump truck west on 16th Avenue in 91原创 when he decided to pass two vehicles in front of him. He accelerated and crossed over a solid double yellow line. Theriault then slammed into the truck driven by Neiss, killing him instantly.
Following the trial, Judge Paul Dohm found Theriault made a 芒鈧揷onscious, deliberate and risky芒鈧� decision.
Theriault has not driven a commercial vehicle since the crash. He suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and is undergoing counselling.
In court, Theriault made a tearful apology to Michie and prayed she will be able to forgive him someday.
Outside court, Michie was at a bit of a loss to describe how she was feeling. 芒鈧揑芒鈧劉m all done 芒鈧�� it芒鈧劉s over,芒鈧� she said.
- Jennifer Saltman is a reporter with the Vancouver Province
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