Now Creagh s voice drops so low the teens lean forward, straining for his next word. Not a sound is made as he talks about the tragedy of date rape. More than 60 teens stand up, and he walks to them, microphone in hand. My good friend was a passenger in a car with a drunk driver. As teen after teen describes the death of a loved one, sobs echo through the bleachers.
Friends hug each other.
Afterwards, Creagh gets a standing ovation, and the kids stream out, wiping away tears. A group of kids form around him, thanking him, shaking his hand. Some ask to talk in private. Creagh sits down with each teen. Milton relates a story that happened about five years ago.