The instant that a suspected drunk driver hit their only son, Tony's car, the McColl family's lives changed - forever. This is the story of what occurred behind the headlines of a much-publicized accident that sent a family, and a community into shock. David McColl's book is a frank account of what it's like to lose a part of you and what materialized afterwards. His book takes you on the family's step-by-step journey of what happened when the media cameras arrived and then what happened after they left. Although told from a father's perspective, "A Father's Tears" is a guide to grieving that anyone who has lost a loved one can relate to. It tells the story of being knocked down and picking yourself back up. It's the story of the thousands of young people who pledged Tony's Promise. It's the story of Tony McColl. But ultimately it's the story of David McColl and "A Father's Tears."