gjhdiver 0 #1 May 31, 2006 Rather well done I thought. However, as you can see, be careful of what you post here, especially after incedents, as the media are making these forums a first port of call. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/05/31/BAG3UJ4MK51.DTL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #2 May 31, 2006 QuoteRather well done I thought. However, as you can see, be careful of what you post here, especially after incedents, as the media are making these forums a first port of call. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/05/31/BAG3UJ4MK51.DTL Very nicely done!Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #3 May 31, 2006 QuoteQuoteRather well done I thought. However, as you can see, be careful of what you post here, especially after incedents, as the media are making these forums a first port of call. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/05/31/BAG3UJ4MK51.DTL Very nicely done!WaltDITTO"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #4 May 31, 2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites McBeth 0 #5 May 31, 2006 Well done... made me teary eyed again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #6 May 31, 2006 I sent an email of thanks to the writer. I really think he did a decent job and didn't get caught up in the sensationalism of the tragedy. Thanks for sharing the link "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #7 May 31, 2006 Quote as the media are making these forums a first port of call. Even the media are realizing what a great resource DZ.com is.That was a good story for a great person. I applaud the paper for avoiding the sensationalism. It's a crying shame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Elisha 1 #8 May 31, 2006 Nice article. Thanks, Gareth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #9 May 31, 2006 QuoteIt's a crying shame. Yes... I have been doing a hell of alot of crying the last 3 days...I am really going to miss her antics at boogies....we always had so much fun when Shannon was around. Thanks Gareth....I needed another good cry this morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #10 May 31, 2006 QuoteI sent an email of thanks to the writer. I really think he did a decent job and didn't get caught up in the sensationalism of the tragedy. Thanks for sharing the link Great idea. After reading your post, I sent the following to the author, Henry Lee (hlee@sfchronicle.com): Quote You don't know me but I am a BASE jumper and skydiver. I read your article on Shannon and I want to thank you for doing a wonderful piece of writing. Our community is hurting from losing her and it helps that you wrote that article in a sensitive and caring way. I think I can speak for all the dropzone.com regulars in saying you have our gratitude and appreciation. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites guppie01 0 #11 May 31, 2006 Thanks for sharing. It was well written - kudos to the writer. God I'm gonna miss her!!! Have fun girl... g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #12 May 31, 2006 Thanks,Walt"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #13 May 31, 2006 This is a copy of what I said. Quote Dear Mr. Lee I just want to thank you for not mangling the article. Most of the time the mainstream media really screws up when reporting about skydiving or BASE related incidents. We skydivers can tell the journalist gets too caught up in the sensationalism of the tragedy. They’ll forget to report about the person who just left our small and very close knit community. Again, thank you Henry for handling this with care. She was a valuable member of the Skydiving and Dropzone.com community. She will be missed by a LOT of people world wide, not just in Northern California. Sincerely, Shawn Collins (Slappie) "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #14 May 31, 2006 Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #15 May 31, 2006 Quote I sent an email of thanks to the writer I also sent an email thanking the writer.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lovelife22 0 #16 May 31, 2006 That was a really well written article--She will sure be missed, such a happy wonderful spirit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GogglesnTeeth 6 #17 May 31, 2006 Finally a good article from the media about the sport we all love. We have all seen the one sided, poorly written or reported news story about another one of our fallen brothers or sisters. This one finally did it right. I did not know Shannon or any of the jumpers that died over that past weekend, but when one of them falls, we all feel it. God speed Shannon and the others that passed this weekend. You will all be missed. I only wish all news reports, both print and broadcast, could understand what this sport and the community around it mean to all of us.Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #18 May 31, 2006 I just got this from the author of the article in response to my e-mail: Quote Hi Walt, Thanks for your e-mail and the positive feedback. My goal from the moment I started reporting this piece was indeed to remember Shannon as sensitively as I could, and to make sure that she just wasn't another name, that she was someone many others will miss greatly. Henry Lee SF Chronicle Please e-mail him with thanks. His e-maill address is hlee@sfchronicle.com Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #19 May 31, 2006 I got the exact same email. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #20 May 31, 2006 QuoteI got the exact same email.He addressed you as "Walt" also"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #21 May 31, 2006 QuoteQuoteI got the exact same email.He addressed you as "Walt" also no it was: Hi Shawn "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micro 0 #22 May 31, 2006 i've just emailed him too... wanna reinforce to him -and hopefully his journalism cronies as much as possible- what a fine job he did. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #23 May 31, 2006 Quotei've just emailed him too... wanna reinforce to him -and hopefully his journalism cronies as much as possible- what a fine job he did. This is what I sent to him. Henry, I just wanted to say thank you for the article you wrote about Shannon Dean's death from BASE jumping. I was Shannon's jump instructor who initially taught her to skydive, and watched her go from a nervous student, to a very accomplished athlete. As a bonus, she also became a good friend of mine, and we chatted most daily in one way or another. In my 20 years as a skydiver and instructor, I've seen accidents that while always devastating, have only been made worse for those left behind by sensational reporting in the local and national media. That you spent the time to learn what happened and why, and presented it in a considered way, whilst also letting those who never got to meet her learn a little of why she was so loved, is a testament to your skills as a journalist, but more inportantly, your respect for the humanity of the subject and the feelings of those she left behind. The skydiving community is small internationally, and more so locally. Shannon's death is being felt all over the world, but it's particularly hard for us here in the Bay Area who called her a friend. Thank you for reporting her death with compassion and professionalism. I shall expect my form letter accordingly. Really though, if we bag on them for getting it wrong, they deserve to know when they get it right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites catfishhunter 2 #24 May 31, 2006 Dear Mr. Lee, Just wanted to thank you for your compassion in writing this article, it was refreshing in this time of sadness. Very seldom do we in this small community of skydivers see an article on a fatality that hasn’t been sensationalized. You have earned my respect. Thank You, MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Revillusion 0 #25 May 31, 2006 I too sent Mr. Lee an email thank you. Just seemed like he "got it" in some small way and respected Shannon, Bob, and her friends. VIRTUS JUNXIT MORS NON SEPARABIT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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McBeth 0 #5 May 31, 2006 Well done... made me teary eyed again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #6 May 31, 2006 I sent an email of thanks to the writer. I really think he did a decent job and didn't get caught up in the sensationalism of the tragedy. Thanks for sharing the link "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #7 May 31, 2006 Quote as the media are making these forums a first port of call. Even the media are realizing what a great resource DZ.com is.That was a good story for a great person. I applaud the paper for avoiding the sensationalism. It's a crying shame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #8 May 31, 2006 Nice article. Thanks, Gareth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #9 May 31, 2006 QuoteIt's a crying shame. Yes... I have been doing a hell of alot of crying the last 3 days...I am really going to miss her antics at boogies....we always had so much fun when Shannon was around. Thanks Gareth....I needed another good cry this morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #10 May 31, 2006 QuoteI sent an email of thanks to the writer. I really think he did a decent job and didn't get caught up in the sensationalism of the tragedy. Thanks for sharing the link Great idea. After reading your post, I sent the following to the author, Henry Lee (hlee@sfchronicle.com): Quote You don't know me but I am a BASE jumper and skydiver. I read your article on Shannon and I want to thank you for doing a wonderful piece of writing. Our community is hurting from losing her and it helps that you wrote that article in a sensitive and caring way. I think I can speak for all the dropzone.com regulars in saying you have our gratitude and appreciation. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites guppie01 0 #11 May 31, 2006 Thanks for sharing. It was well written - kudos to the writer. God I'm gonna miss her!!! Have fun girl... g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #12 May 31, 2006 Thanks,Walt"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #13 May 31, 2006 This is a copy of what I said. Quote Dear Mr. Lee I just want to thank you for not mangling the article. Most of the time the mainstream media really screws up when reporting about skydiving or BASE related incidents. We skydivers can tell the journalist gets too caught up in the sensationalism of the tragedy. They’ll forget to report about the person who just left our small and very close knit community. Again, thank you Henry for handling this with care. She was a valuable member of the Skydiving and Dropzone.com community. She will be missed by a LOT of people world wide, not just in Northern California. Sincerely, Shawn Collins (Slappie) "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #14 May 31, 2006 Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #15 May 31, 2006 Quote I sent an email of thanks to the writer I also sent an email thanking the writer.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lovelife22 0 #16 May 31, 2006 That was a really well written article--She will sure be missed, such a happy wonderful spirit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GogglesnTeeth 6 #17 May 31, 2006 Finally a good article from the media about the sport we all love. We have all seen the one sided, poorly written or reported news story about another one of our fallen brothers or sisters. This one finally did it right. I did not know Shannon or any of the jumpers that died over that past weekend, but when one of them falls, we all feel it. God speed Shannon and the others that passed this weekend. You will all be missed. I only wish all news reports, both print and broadcast, could understand what this sport and the community around it mean to all of us.Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #18 May 31, 2006 I just got this from the author of the article in response to my e-mail: Quote Hi Walt, Thanks for your e-mail and the positive feedback. My goal from the moment I started reporting this piece was indeed to remember Shannon as sensitively as I could, and to make sure that she just wasn't another name, that she was someone many others will miss greatly. Henry Lee SF Chronicle Please e-mail him with thanks. His e-maill address is hlee@sfchronicle.com Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #19 May 31, 2006 I got the exact same email. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #20 May 31, 2006 QuoteI got the exact same email.He addressed you as "Walt" also"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #21 May 31, 2006 QuoteQuoteI got the exact same email.He addressed you as "Walt" also no it was: Hi Shawn "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micro 0 #22 May 31, 2006 i've just emailed him too... wanna reinforce to him -and hopefully his journalism cronies as much as possible- what a fine job he did. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #23 May 31, 2006 Quotei've just emailed him too... wanna reinforce to him -and hopefully his journalism cronies as much as possible- what a fine job he did. This is what I sent to him. Henry, I just wanted to say thank you for the article you wrote about Shannon Dean's death from BASE jumping. I was Shannon's jump instructor who initially taught her to skydive, and watched her go from a nervous student, to a very accomplished athlete. As a bonus, she also became a good friend of mine, and we chatted most daily in one way or another. In my 20 years as a skydiver and instructor, I've seen accidents that while always devastating, have only been made worse for those left behind by sensational reporting in the local and national media. That you spent the time to learn what happened and why, and presented it in a considered way, whilst also letting those who never got to meet her learn a little of why she was so loved, is a testament to your skills as a journalist, but more inportantly, your respect for the humanity of the subject and the feelings of those she left behind. The skydiving community is small internationally, and more so locally. Shannon's death is being felt all over the world, but it's particularly hard for us here in the Bay Area who called her a friend. Thank you for reporting her death with compassion and professionalism. I shall expect my form letter accordingly. Really though, if we bag on them for getting it wrong, they deserve to know when they get it right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites catfishhunter 2 #24 May 31, 2006 Dear Mr. Lee, Just wanted to thank you for your compassion in writing this article, it was refreshing in this time of sadness. Very seldom do we in this small community of skydivers see an article on a fatality that hasn’t been sensationalized. You have earned my respect. Thank You, MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Revillusion 0 #25 May 31, 2006 I too sent Mr. Lee an email thank you. Just seemed like he "got it" in some small way and respected Shannon, Bob, and her friends. VIRTUS JUNXIT MORS NON SEPARABIT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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Amazon 7 #9 May 31, 2006 QuoteIt's a crying shame. Yes... I have been doing a hell of alot of crying the last 3 days...I am really going to miss her antics at boogies....we always had so much fun when Shannon was around. Thanks Gareth....I needed another good cry this morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #10 May 31, 2006 QuoteI sent an email of thanks to the writer. I really think he did a decent job and didn't get caught up in the sensationalism of the tragedy. Thanks for sharing the link Great idea. After reading your post, I sent the following to the author, Henry Lee (hlee@sfchronicle.com): Quote You don't know me but I am a BASE jumper and skydiver. I read your article on Shannon and I want to thank you for doing a wonderful piece of writing. Our community is hurting from losing her and it helps that you wrote that article in a sensitive and caring way. I think I can speak for all the dropzone.com regulars in saying you have our gratitude and appreciation. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #11 May 31, 2006 Thanks for sharing. It was well written - kudos to the writer. God I'm gonna miss her!!! Have fun girl... g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #12 May 31, 2006 Thanks,Walt"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #13 May 31, 2006 This is a copy of what I said. Quote Dear Mr. Lee I just want to thank you for not mangling the article. Most of the time the mainstream media really screws up when reporting about skydiving or BASE related incidents. We skydivers can tell the journalist gets too caught up in the sensationalism of the tragedy. They’ll forget to report about the person who just left our small and very close knit community. Again, thank you Henry for handling this with care. She was a valuable member of the Skydiving and Dropzone.com community. She will be missed by a LOT of people world wide, not just in Northern California. Sincerely, Shawn Collins (Slappie) "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #15 May 31, 2006 Quote I sent an email of thanks to the writer I also sent an email thanking the writer.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovelife22 0 #16 May 31, 2006 That was a really well written article--She will sure be missed, such a happy wonderful spirit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #17 May 31, 2006 Finally a good article from the media about the sport we all love. We have all seen the one sided, poorly written or reported news story about another one of our fallen brothers or sisters. This one finally did it right. I did not know Shannon or any of the jumpers that died over that past weekend, but when one of them falls, we all feel it. God speed Shannon and the others that passed this weekend. You will all be missed. I only wish all news reports, both print and broadcast, could understand what this sport and the community around it mean to all of us.Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #18 May 31, 2006 I just got this from the author of the article in response to my e-mail: Quote Hi Walt, Thanks for your e-mail and the positive feedback. My goal from the moment I started reporting this piece was indeed to remember Shannon as sensitively as I could, and to make sure that she just wasn't another name, that she was someone many others will miss greatly. Henry Lee SF Chronicle Please e-mail him with thanks. His e-maill address is hlee@sfchronicle.com Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #19 May 31, 2006 I got the exact same email. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #20 May 31, 2006 QuoteI got the exact same email.He addressed you as "Walt" also"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #21 May 31, 2006 QuoteQuoteI got the exact same email.He addressed you as "Walt" also no it was: Hi Shawn "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #22 May 31, 2006 i've just emailed him too... wanna reinforce to him -and hopefully his journalism cronies as much as possible- what a fine job he did. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #23 May 31, 2006 Quotei've just emailed him too... wanna reinforce to him -and hopefully his journalism cronies as much as possible- what a fine job he did. This is what I sent to him. Henry, I just wanted to say thank you for the article you wrote about Shannon Dean's death from BASE jumping. I was Shannon's jump instructor who initially taught her to skydive, and watched her go from a nervous student, to a very accomplished athlete. As a bonus, she also became a good friend of mine, and we chatted most daily in one way or another. In my 20 years as a skydiver and instructor, I've seen accidents that while always devastating, have only been made worse for those left behind by sensational reporting in the local and national media. That you spent the time to learn what happened and why, and presented it in a considered way, whilst also letting those who never got to meet her learn a little of why she was so loved, is a testament to your skills as a journalist, but more inportantly, your respect for the humanity of the subject and the feelings of those she left behind. The skydiving community is small internationally, and more so locally. Shannon's death is being felt all over the world, but it's particularly hard for us here in the Bay Area who called her a friend. Thank you for reporting her death with compassion and professionalism. I shall expect my form letter accordingly. Really though, if we bag on them for getting it wrong, they deserve to know when they get it right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 2 #24 May 31, 2006 Dear Mr. Lee, Just wanted to thank you for your compassion in writing this article, it was refreshing in this time of sadness. Very seldom do we in this small community of skydivers see an article on a fatality that hasn’t been sensationalized. You have earned my respect. Thank You, MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revillusion 0 #25 May 31, 2006 I too sent Mr. Lee an email thank you. Just seemed like he "got it" in some small way and respected Shannon, Bob, and her friends. VIRTUS JUNXIT MORS NON SEPARABIT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
