Facing the loss of husband and father, family members Melanie, Madeline and Kenyon willingly stepped forward to tell their story of “Being Left Behind.” The family permitted unprecedented access to the Little Rock District Water Safety Team to “share” a personal message. Posing for a family portrait, the photo was used on water safety billboards across central Arkansas. The accompanying slogan “It’s not just your life to LOSE” emphasized families also lose when a life jacket is not worn. Ken Brindley’s sacrifice, losing his life to save another, serves as an inspiration to change public attitudes toward life jacket wear when on or near the water. The family’s contributions to water safety education serve as a testament to Ken, Melanie, Madeline and Kenyon Brindley, and reflect great credit and praise for the Brindley Family. Ken Brindley sacrificed his life attempting to rescue a drowning man in Destin, Florida.