She lost her boyfriend in car accident a month before prom—then someone special stepped up to accompany her
Love is a magical thing and can create bonds in the most unexpected yet spectacular ways. The idea of love is not restricted to two individuals but rather encompasses a network of families coming together to share love. When Marshall Curtis tragically passed away in a car accident, his girlfriend Mackenzie Stewart, was left heartbroken, per CBC News. Going to prom was out of the question. However, the couple had made plans and were eager for the event and someone special ensured that Stewart got her moment and celebrated being close to Curtis by going to prom as planned. Curtis met with an accident where he lost his life. The young woman was devastated and didn’t want to go to prom after the incident.
She refused to even consider going with anyone else as her date, per Goalcast. With plans and hopes shattered, someone special stepped up. Curtis’ dad Carson tried to cheer her up by offering to take her to prom. Stewart didn’t get the chance to go with her boyfriend but was comforted by knowing that she still belonged and could have some way of having him around. Carson noted that it felt like the right thing to offer and the young woman, as heartbroken as she was, found solace and obliged. "She wasn't going to go but I was honored to ask her, and she accepted. She cried and it was emotional. I was honored to take her," Carson noted.
Having been a part of Curtis’ life, the young woman found a place in her boyfriend's family’s heart too. Considering Stewart as their “own daughter,” the parents were glad to be an active part in ensuring she got to have a memorable experience even after her loss. “She's been a big part of our family for over two years now and she's Marshall's girl. It wasn't easy, but we were overwhelmed by all the support of the community and the people who stand behind us near and far,” Carson added. The duo not only stepped in for prom together but also profoundly honored Curtis. Driving up to the school in a bright yellow 1965 Volkswagen Bradley, a part of the car was decorated in a tear-jerking way. A sticker holding the photo of Stewart and Curtis read, “Marshall and Mackenzie forever,” with two hearts.
The dad revealed that he was nervous at first, considering the passing of his son and because it was an unusual situation. As an old man arriving at prom, he feared the judgment of people but they were beyond supportive. Welcoming the duo with an echo of claps, a majority of the crowd sympathized and strengthened them. Stewart even won the title of the prom queen, adding to the spark of hope. "He would be so proud, so proud of everybody. All his buddies were there. It was just like he was there and I believe he was there,” Carson said. The dad added, “It wasn't the easy thing to do, but it was the right thing to do."