This is my new friend, Dr. Rhonda Sue Lewis, professor of education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. On October 2, 2003, she died in my arms while lying in the street. She had been struck in the crosswalk by a speeding truck which ran a red light. She was engaged to be married on Oct. 10, 2003 to Gary Gerrity. We came upon the accident only seconds after it happened. My husband Steve said, "Stop, stop, there's someone lying in the street." I immediately stopped the car, put on the blinkers, and ran over to her. She appeared to be unconcious and I could not see any active bleeding, but I could hear her breathing. I sat down beside her, stroked her hair, and spoke to her, hoping to comfort her in case she could hear me. I told her the ambulance was on the way. I felt so helpless, so lost; I leaned down and carefully kissed her on the cheek. She then passed away. The ambulance crew arrived, but were unable to save her. Rhonda was 46 and I am 47. I now consider her my new friend, and a special sister waiting for me in Heaven. How grateful Steve and I are that God used us to comfort and care for her in her last moments. God bless her and her grieving friends and family.