Pedestrian, 25, killed on I-495

This is sad news. I never understand why people walk on the highway. Even if you're broken down, just wait for help.

Im the same way if you break down wait Help will come sooner or later, actually
about a month ago, the day after Christmas I was on I-90 EB and my car decid
ed to take the turn for the worst. There was me, my husband,and my handicapp
child to with us. I felt the car like in a stalling mode, so I had to think fast get into the break down lane. so I did that and just letting my car cruise the break down lane and finally she just fully stopped, and the car was down due to a mechanical failure. so AAA came and got the car but we had waited for our other ride. . but i told my husband to stay in the car, not to start walking,so he listerned

what if you are broken down mentally?

So sad. But sometimes it is impossible to see people crossing on a dark road, in dark clothing and with oncoming traffic blinding you with their lights. It happened to my husband and I a couple of weeks ago. We were only going 35 on a country road, but none of us saw this guy, until he had already passed us and reached the side of the road. It was a close call, but someone held the hand over us.

Don't get out to change a flat either...make it to the off ramp. More people have been killed changing flat tires than you can count.

Friday night around 11:30 PM I called the Andover State Police to report at least 2 maybe 3 people walking on 495 South just after Route 28 in Lawrence. No idea what these people were thinking. They were wearing dark clothes and could have easily been hit.

Of course, people have also been plowed into and killed while dutifully sitting in their cars, awaiting help, in the breakdown lane. The lesson: do everything you possibly can to keep your car in good repair so it doesn't break down on the interstate/highway. And please, people, don't drive in the breakdown lane!!

All my love to Dilver (not dilber) and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sometimes people don't have a cell phone at the moment and is hard to get help with out one.

Why publish the name of the driver? He hasn't even been charged with anything and most likely won't be. The Globe and The Herald continually publish the names of people involved in accidents through no fault of their own.

All of our thoughts and prayers are with Dilvers family and close friends. Bad things that happen to good people will haunt us all forever.

R.I.P Dilver we'll miss u terribly and will always have u in our hearts.. God Bless ur daughter may she understand one day why God needed her daddy.

Dilver was one of the best men I know, and will be DEARLY missed...my thoughts go out to you and your family Dilver...RIP

Rest in Peace Dilver. All our love to you and your family. Are thought and prayers are with you all. LOVE YOU DEE! We are here for you.

Dilver Is the one best man I ever know which i was his best friend's brother they are all were like my second family.... I Lost mine own brother too rest in peace. My Prayer is with you all way *teary*

alots of love
ESBONIA

R.I.P DILVER , u were more than a cousin to me we were like brothers. im always going to miss u . i love u with all of my heart. you and i were right hand partners , we would always chill every friday and sat. now i dont even got that no more , please rest , please . my prayers go out to the whole family , you will be deeply missed .

SUNNY DAYS SEEM TO HURT THE MOST.
WE WEAR THE PAIN LIKE A HEAVY COAT.
WE FEEL YOU EVERYWHERE WE GO.
WE SEE YOUR SMILE, WE SEE YOUR FACE.
WE HEAR YOU LAUGHIN IN THE RAIN.
WE STILL CANT BELIEVE YOU'RE GONE.
IT AINT FAIR YOU DIED TOO YOUNG,
LIKE A STORY THAT HAD JUST BEGUN,
BUT DEATH TORE ALL THE PAGES AWAY.
GOD KNOWS HOW WE MISS YOU,
ALL THE HELL THAT WE'VE BEEN THROUGH,
JUST KNOWING THAT NO ONE COULD TAKE YOUR
PLACE. AND SOMETIMES WE WONDER WHO YOU'D
BE TODAY? SOME DAY THE SKY SO BLUE,
WE FEEL LIKE WE CAN TALK TO YOU,
AND WE KNOW IT MIGHT SOUND CRAZY.
THE ONLY THING THAT GIVES US HOPE,
IS WE KNOW WE'LL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY
"WE NEVER WANTED A MEMORIES WE ONLY WANTED
YOU" ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

My Brother was the world to me . He was more then just my Brother he was also my Father .. I LOVE him dearly and miss him soo muchh .. its crazy how you can lose anyone soo fast .. just sunday morning I was w. him .. and saturday Jan 31st was his bday he had jus turned 25 and only got to enjoy 1 day of being 25 .. he leaves behind soo many GOOD memories .. and a Beautiful baby Girl that looks jus like him .. he's our Guardian Angel ... ohh mann I just LOVE you soo much Dilver ... and I will nevr forget you for nothing through ups and downs I always loved you and I'm sorry I nevr told you everyday how you meant the world too me !!!!!!!!! LOVE you always your baby sister GERALDINE !!!!!! <3

RIP Daddy Dil and may god enjoy you as much as we have. I'll assume the role as a father figure for Ari and will never allow anything to happen to her. I love you bro and I will miss your dearly. Thanks for all the love and support you showed my kids at Texas Roadhouse I know they appreciate all the knowledge you kicked to them even though I told them the same thing. I'm going to miss the jokes we shared. God truly has a good one with him and probably cooking some serious food up there. Until we meet again my friend god bless.

Rest In Peace Dilver Valdez! I send my sympathy to his family and friends, especially his brother Joe T (I LOVE YOU, JOE T!!!). Dilver, I will miss you but you will be in my heart and mind. I won't forget about you.

Dilver! Friends & Family. I am truly sorry for your loss!! I used to hang out with Dilver and TRH crew about 3 years ago. Wow, we had some great times. Dilver was always up beat and everyone loved him. He was genuine and loved life!! I am so sad for those that are suffering from this terrible loss the feelings I'm sure are to intense to describe, may not even seem real. May god be with you all and may you see heaven in your hearts. God bless you Dilver.....

Dilver I cant even believe this has happened to you of all people..I can't believe today is the day we have to say goodbye..not goodbye we will see you in a few days, but goodbye forever. You were like my little brother..I love you so much..I am in shock. how does something like this happen to such a great person. My heart is hurting so badly..Your family is going through alot..My heart breaks for them. I just wish i had a time machine...You will be greatly misses always..I love you man!!

Dilver that gorgeous smile will be terribly missed...What an amazing person and friend to everyone he knew...To his family and little Ari, I'm so sorry for this terrible loss...Dee you have so many friends That will help you through this.Everyone you meet has no choice but to love you...I love you both!!!!

From where you are,
I am so far away.
Wishing you were close by,
Not to far away.
I just want to tell you,
I miss you,
I wish you were here.
From where you are,
You can see everything,
See what we are doing,
Can you see that we miss you?
I can still hear your heart beating,
I can still hear your voice,
We can still see your smile.
From where you are,
We are so far away.
We look up at the stars,
Hoping your looking down at us.
We never thought stars would mean so much,
Those stars represent how much we miss you.
From where you are
We are so far away........

RIP Dliver(Gone but You will Never be Forgotten)

Dilver,
U will be Truly missed.. You were there for me when I needed to talk
or needed anything. Words cannot express how much my heart breaks
for your family and daughter. U meant a lot to all of us and I wish ure resting
in peace ,watching over us. Today, I watched as we laid U to rest and couldnt
take it. I realized not only did we lose a good friend, the world lost a great man.
I love u ddlver, no matter what. I still remember our heart to hearts and will always hold them dear in my heart. I wish Arianna grows up to know how much U loved her and what a wonderful dad she had. I know Ure watchin
over us now and you 'll always be in our hearts. We could never forget what God gained and we lost. R.I.P. Dilver, I love You and Miss U.
1/31/84-2/2/09

Maria...aka pudgy

This is shocking news and it saddens me. I was really good friends with Dilver when we were younger and just saw him a month ago. You will be missed by many Dilver, especially the 8-2 crew. I love you.

R.I.P dilver valdez...my sympathy goes to your family

Okay so firrst to all the people who says who walk on the high way, shut up. You have no idea what happend and why he was so therefore you can't say anything about it. His car wasn't broken done. I have known Dilver for awhile and I will miss him greatly. Things are not the same when we all walk into that kitchen at the roadhouse. I love you.

Okay so firrst to all the people who says who walk on the high way, you dont know the story. You have no idea what happend and why he was walking so therefore you can't say anything about it. I have known Dilver for awhile and I will miss him greatly. All the times at the TRH and at fridays will always be remembered. Things are not the same when we all walk into that kitchen at the roadhouse. I love you.

MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY. ANYONE THAT ATTENDED THE WAKE CAN TELL THAT HE WAS VERY LOVED BY ALOT OF PPL. HE WAS A GOOD MAN. NOW HE IS WATCHING OVER ALL HIS LOVED ONES ESPECIALLY HIS BEAUTILFUL DAUGHTER. GOD BLESS HIS FAM AND GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH THEY NEED TO OVER COME THIS!!

WOW..... I STILL CANT BELIVE THAT MY LIL BROTHER THAT I USED TO PLAY WITH AND LOVED SO MUCH IS GONE TO A BETTER PLACE...BUT I PROMISE I WILL WATCH OVER ARI I CANT FIND WORDS TOTHE PAIN IN MY HEART AND THE EMPTY SPACE U LEFT IN IT.... I LOVE U BRO FOR EVER SEE U WHEN I GET THERE SOME DAY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND I WILL NEVER FORET OUR MEMORIES TOGETHER R.I.P DILVER TE AMO .... Y TE ETRANO

Dilver you truely were a great person. To the people who never met you it was truely their loss. Walking into work every tuesday and seeing how quiet it is shows you are truely missed. I know you watch over us everyday just as you watched over us when you were here. You are always in our hears and forever will be. Ill see you in heaven because everyone knows that where you went. Ari will always know you were truely a great person.
p.s - all those who have no idea what happened should not leave comments. Its very disrespectful for you are only hearing what the news is saying NOTHING ELSE>!!

Dilver, although I only met you one or two times, I knew you were an awesome person. Danielle has been one of my good friends for a long time, and she was her best when she was with you. You brought out my Dee. It is truly heartbreaking that your friends and family have to go through something like this. I hope that Arianna grows up knowing what a great dad you were. May you rest in peace.

TO WHOM KNEW MY BROTHER DILVER VALDEZ THERES A MYSPACE PAGE IF U GUYS WANT TO SWING BY its dilvervaldez@yahoo.com PLZ ONLY LOVEONES ......