Daniel Jones, 34, of Newnan packed
up a cooler with beers and sodas at a QuikTrip on Friendship Road before
planning to spend all day on Lake Lanier. Jones said he would not be partaking
of the alcoholic beverages, however.
"I am proudly the designated
boater today," he said. "It's my boat and my responsibility. I'm also
responsible for all of the people on it."
Jones, who said he has been boating
all his life, and his wife Kristie, 31, were saddened by the deaths of the
young brothers.
"It didn't have to
happen," said Kristie Jones. "If people would just watch out for one
another out there, things like this could be prevented. Especially the jet
skiers that drive too close to other boats."
Her husband said that as a child he
was almost struck by a boat and that perhaps that is why he is so vigilant.
"I am totally aware of my
surroundings at all times," said Daniel Jones. "I have a lot of fun,
but I take it very seriously."
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