Vigil for Victoria

Kerry Kimmel has only been home a couple of times since the accident that critically injured her daughter, Victoria, and killed Victoria's best friend, Brenda Golden. She spends her days and nights by her daughter's side, encouraging her toward recovery.

Victoria Atwell

Victoria, left, has not been told of the death of Brenda, right, her best friend. The two are seen here at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center.

Usually shy, she has her silly moments like any normal teenage girl.

As the drum major, Victoria, right, usually leads the band, but she gets her licks in on the actual drums now and then, too.

Victoria's brother Kyle tries to see her every day after his shift ends at Nissan.