LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Renee Ross describes her son Riley as strong, positive and a perfectionist who wanted to be a firefighter so he could help and protect others."He was 21," Ross said.

"He was, I got it, Mom. I know what I'm doing. It's fine. I'm okay. I'll be okay. Try to trust your gut and just love him. Because I never dreamt we would be in the position we were in on August 18th, 2015."At 19, Riley received a DWI.

Renee says since that day, Riley struggled to forgive himself.