amberorange 0 #276 October 10, 2007 The grief is too big, too overwhelming, uncomprehensible. I have been in the heart of the grieving friends and family of our friends for three days now. It is unlike any loss I have experienced. Please reach out to help those you know who are still here. We all need help. None of us are really able to function very well. Everyone's grief process is different. Please reach out to those you know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpsat14k 0 #277 October 10, 2007 My heart goes out to everyone, friends, family and the entire skydiving family. Here in Norfolk the coverage has been sparse but I'm sure all here and in the surrounding area are deeply saddened. I know all those lost have families, and many have kids, can we do something as a collective, set up a donation sight here on the DZ for the families and significant others. I haven't a clue how to get this started but I'll help and it's the right thing to do. Anyone? Peace and blue skies forever, Michael MinorParty like it's $19.99 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfairleigh11 0 #278 October 10, 2007 The Seattle Times has an okay writeup on everybody on board: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003938203_planevictims10m.html I know it's not comprehensive, but I wish the media would pick up on this more. People deserve to know about them, even if it's not exactly how we remember them. Personally I choose to remember them in the best light possible, smiles on their faces, laughing at each other after an "unsuccessful" 2-way, running to the plane barefoot because they didn't want to miss the load and couldn't find their shoes, joking with each other when barbecuing after the last load came down. My only regret will be that I didn't get to jump more times with them than I did, but they will jump with me every time I go from now on. Blue skies, everybody."We'll start the ass kissing with you" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aeromobile 0 #279 October 10, 2007 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003938203_planevictims10m.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #280 October 10, 2007 Memorial page donation info: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2975854"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #281 October 10, 2007 Yeah, the transition from hope to despair is palpable. Obviously she won't be returning my voicemail. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #282 October 10, 2007 Condolences to all, and Blue Skies to the departed... 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMPattersonJr 0 #283 October 10, 2007 Quote Quote Found this on exact location. The plane crashed just east of the crest of the Cascades, about five miles south of White Pass and on the edge of the Goat Rocks Wilderness, said Wayne Frudd of Yakima County Search and Rescue. The crash site is about 25 miles southeast of Mount Rainier. Still hoping..... April Thanks. From that and from the TFR also on the FAA's website... http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_7_9470.html ------ FDC 7/9470 ZSE WA.. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS WHITE PASS. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PURSUANT TO14 CFR SECTION 91.137(A)(2) TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS AREIN EFFECT WITHIN A 5 NAUTICAL MILE RADIUS OF 463732N/1212147W OR THE YAKIMA /YKM/ VORTAC 254.0 DEGREE RADIAL AT 38.1 NAUTICAL MILES AT AND BELOW 10000 FEET MSL TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE. WASHINGTON STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES, TELEPHONE 206-949-1022 OR FREQ 123.1, IS IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION.SEATTLE /ZSE/ ARTCC, TELEPHONE 253-351-3520, IS THE FAA COORDINATIONFACILITY. ----- If the TFR is rougly centered on the crash site... then this is the type of terrain we're talking about here... http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=latlong&latlongtype=degrees&latdeg=46&latmin=37&latsec=32&longdeg=-121&longmin=21&longsec=47 ... click on the "Aerial Image" & zoom in / out. Maybe some of y'all "Google Earth" smart folks can add something better. Didn't see if anyone had done it yet or not but here are the coordinates according to the TFR in Google Earth Lots of love to all involved from Florida.Blue SkiesBlack DeathFacebook www.PLabsInc.com www.SkydiveDeLand.com www.FlyteSkool.ws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streaker 0 #284 October 11, 2007 Sad sad times for the families and freinds left to cope with their loss. Condolences to all. Streaker...Have a yippee ki ya day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #285 October 11, 2007 QuoteThe grief is too big, too overwhelming, uncomprehensible. I have been in the heart of the grieving friends and family of our friends for three days now. It is unlike any loss I have experienced. Hopelessly helpful from here.... At this moment I can only offer my heartfelt prayers from here... I would inspirationly do whatever I could to help those in these times of sorrow. But what can I do? Basically nothing from here, so many miles away from the loved ones that remain with their greif stricken souls that desparetly need comfort... BE STRONG you family members and close friends of OUR departed brothers and sisters.. BE STRONG... I so wish that I could be there with and for you.. Each and everyone of you so much. I pray for you all every minute of my day that you are being comforted by our our creator during these hours... God I am so full of sorrow for our family that is so hurting right now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #286 October 11, 2007 Geez...... This sucks! BSBD God speed to all.......... "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #287 October 11, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuote Lando Atkin Casey Craig Bryan Jones Hollie Raspberry Jeff Ross Andy Smith Ralph Abdo Phil Kibler Michelle Barker Cecil Elsner Thank you for taking the time to post this. Although I've jumped many times in Snohomish, I haven't been there in the past few years and never had the chance to meet these beautiful people. Now, taking the time to read their myspace pages, and their posts here on dz.com, in amongst the tears, I feel like they've become new friends. Fly free, young skydivers, and swoop our boogies with your angel wings and laughing smiles, okay? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonsteyn 0 #288 October 11, 2007 A terrible loss to our family. I never knew any of these people, but their passing saddens every one of us. God bless them and be with their families and friends. Celebrate their lives._______________________________________________ Fat Drunk and Stupid is no way to go through life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #289 October 11, 2007 I already posted on a different thread in a different forum but I just wanted to respond to this post. A little over a year ago, we lost N203 Echo with 6 of our friends including our DZO. We had two survivors which were miracles in themselves but we are all still dealing with the loss here. Reading all these posts sort of brings me back in time to the memories of what we did after N203 Echo went down. We all expressed ourselves and honored our friends in different ways. Some of it was ceremonial and group oriented and some of it was personal and private. And again, I remember wanting to be with my friends, family and especially my skydiving family. I wanted to go home and see my little girl. It is a terrible time for all involved. Things like this really make you step back and realize what is important in life. Please reach out and seek the comfort you need within yourselves, each other and professionals too. Many of us sought outside help from professionals and don't ever think there is ever anything wrong with that; especially after a traumatic event such as this. Don't feel like anything that you feel is wrong. The human brain and emotions have ways of allowing us to cope and it can be different from person to person. And, if anyone ever wants to talk feel free to PM me anytime.Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #290 October 11, 2007 I agree with you about reaching out. I the last two years I lost my father, My grandfather(he past the opening day of Dublin '06) and my two friends at Dublin this year. Not to mention the others that I have known that have been killed this last year or so. The grief and loss have been almost unbearable at times. If any good has come from my experience it is that I have taken a step back and looked at what is really important to me. My wife, my family and my true friends and I have been spending more time working on those relationships. If i had anything to say to the people that are envolved in this tragedy it would be "Don't get caught up in the grief". It is natural to be sad and to mourn but life is too short to let the grief take over. Do what ever you have to do to get past this and get on with your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #291 October 11, 2007 QuoteIf i had anything to say to the people that are envolved in this tragedy it would be "Don't get caught up in the grief". It is natural to be sad and to mourn but life is too short to let the grief take over. Do what ever you have to do to get past this and get on with your life. Someone else said it very well back on page #10 of this thread: "Celebrate the lives lived and cherish the memories" - drunkonlife Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Para_Frog 1 #292 October 11, 2007 We're (Boise area folks) having a get together this evening for Mitchyboo Barker at the request of her sister. If you're in the area and not on Rick's e-mail distro...PM me for details. - C.- Harvey, BASE 1232 TAN-I, IAD-I, S&TA BLiNC Magazine Team Member Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydvrblonde 0 #293 October 11, 2007 QuoteReading all these posts sort of brings me back in time to the memories of what we did after N203 Echo went down. We all expressed ourselves and honored our friends in different ways. Some of it was ceremonial and group oriented and some of it was personal and private. And again, I remember wanting to be with my friends, family and especially my skydiving family. I wanted to go home and see my little girl. It is a terrible time for all involved. Things like this really make you step back and realize what is important in life. Please reach out and seek the comfort you need within yourselves, each other and professionals too. Many of us sought outside help from professionals and don't ever think there is ever anything wrong with that; especially after a traumatic event such as this. Don't feel like anything that you feel is wrong. The human brain and emotions have ways of allowing us to cope and it can be different from person to person. And, if anyone ever wants to talk feel free to PM me anytime. I feel the same way about our loss from earlier this summer, and to add... Phil. Counsel helps. Keep the love for our family of skydivers. lenaOnce you visit Skydive Lost Prairie Your heart will never leave. Boogie with us... www.skydivelostprairie.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim22 0 #294 October 12, 2007 So here we all are Together once again, To mourn the loss Of another great friend From the first jump we make We accept the risk We understand the dangers We are read the list After that first jump We find we are hooked We lived though the first one The second jump is booked The first jump becomes five Five becomes many Jumping becomes our lives And it takes every penny Then one day it happens We lose our first friend We now search our souls Will this be the end? I have been here before My answer is still true Jumping is my life It is what I love to do If we live to be 100 Hiding behind four walls Have we accomplished anything? Have we really lived at all? If my times comes And I leave here too soon I pray I will be doing What I truly love to do I hope those still here Will have a party in my name I hope they will remember I knew the risks of the game I hope they will see That my life was great I lived life to the fullest And had a smile on my face Every story has a conclusion Every song comes to an end We will all meet in heaven We will be together again. Tim Bryan D-1003 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #296 October 12, 2007 That was beautiful Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #297 October 12, 2007 You can post that when my time comes! Well said. Thank you.I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #298 October 12, 2007 Very nice.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #299 October 12, 2007 that was awesome..... you are obviously very talented....thank you for sharing DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #300 October 12, 2007 right on, WOW!!!!!! HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
