Friends, family and community leaders gathered in Huntington, Long Island on August 10th for the unveiling of a bronze statue of Brianna Titcomb, age 13, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2005. The statue resides in Breezy Park, which was named for Brianna. Town Supervisor Frank Petrone, along with Councilman Mark Mayoka, Michael Fleicsher of the CSH Huntington Soccer club, and Brianna’s family — John, Dawn and Brett Titcomb — gathered to thank the community for their contributions in the formation of Breezy Park.
John Titcomb, Brianna’s father, emphasized the importance of having a statue of Brianna at the park by saying, “We hope that this will stimulate discussion within families and between peers about the senseless act of distracted driving and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. We think this park is a statement of commitment by the community to raise awareness and change behavior that affects us all.”
The sculpture was the work of Michael Alfano, an East Meadow native who has created numerous public art works, including, "Stand Up, Speak Out," which was made with the support of the Long Island chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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Michael Fleischer, Frank Petrone, Titcom Family and Mark Mayoka |
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John Titcom, Brianna's father, speaks at the event and |
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