Toby's Story
A story of love, plans, and a moment that changed everything.
Who Was Toby?
Toby Myers was a scrapper—not just in his work, but in his soul. He made his living finding value in things other people had given up on, recycling and reclaiming what everyone else had already discarded. That ability to see potential where others saw nothing—that was Toby.
He loved the outdoors like it was part of his DNA. Deer hunting took him away from the noise of the world, out into quiet mornings where he could be at peace. He loved making his Jeeps loud enough that you'd hear him before you'd see him—a rumble down the street that was unmistakably Toby.
But above all else, he loved Ashley. With the kind of love that makes future plans—real plans. Marriage plans. Life plans. Plans to grow old together, to become grandparents, to build something lasting and true.
Toby was the kind of man worth knowing. The kind of man worth missing.
Memories of Toby
These photos capture the love, joy, and everyday moments that made Toby who he was. They remind us of the life that was, and the lives he touched.
Ashley's Story
Toby was a great man that so many people misunderstood. He made his living scrapping — recycling the things other people gave up on, finding value where nobody else looked. That's who he was in everything, not just work.
He loved the outdoors. He loved deer hunting. He loved making his Jeeps loud enough you'd hear him before you'd see him. And he loved me.
We had so many plans. We were going to get married. Build our lives together. Be grandparents someday. We were ready to grow old together.
On March 22nd, 2026, a reckless driver took all of that. Toby was killed. I was in the car with him. I survived. He didn't. And now he's just gone.
I have to live with knowing I will never see my person again. I cry every day. I have panic attacks. I have so many unanswered questions.
If you're going through this too — I need you to know that what you're feeling is real, and you're not crazy, and you're not alone.
If you're in crisis or just need someone to talk to, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7. You don't have to be in danger to call. You just have to be hurting.
— Ashley
Why the Toby Myers Foundation
The Toby Myers Foundation exists because Ashley refused to let Toby's death be just another statistic. Because grief this profound demands a response. Because there are others out there who have lost someone to reckless driving, who are crying every day, who have panic attacks, who have unanswered questions—and they shouldn't have to navigate that alone.
Toby spent his life finding value in what others had discarded. The foundation he inspired does the same thing—finding meaning in loss, transforming grief into purpose, and ensuring that survivors know they're not alone.
What We Do
- 1. Connect survivors with peer support groups where grief is met with understanding, not judgment
- 2. Provide resources for emotional healing, legal guidance, and advocacy for victims' rights
- 3. Honor the lost through memorial events and community gatherings that keep their memories alive
- 4. Advocate for change to prevent future tragedies and strengthen protections for victims
Toby's life had meaning. His love was real. And that's why we're here—to make sure that others who have lost someone to reckless driving know that their grief matters, their loved ones' lives mattered, and they don't have to survive this alone.
You Don't Have to Be Alone
If you're struggling, in crisis, or just need to talk to someone, these resources are available 24/7:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Available 24/7. You don't have to be in danger to call. You just have to be hurting.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Available 24/7 for those who prefer texting over phone calls.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for mental health and substance use.
Toby Myers Foundation
We're here specifically to support survivors of reckless driving accidents.
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