Regardless of how Chris died, Steamboat and the world has lost a shining star.
Suicide is so often misunderstood and carries a stigma that is perpetuated by ignorance. Having lost a loved one due to suicide, I have unfortunately been exposed to this ignorance time and time again. Please consider Chris' family before jumping to conclusions or speaking hurtful words about suicide. They are in enough pain and confusion without adding insult to injury by stigmatizing someone who has committed suicide as weak or crazy.
Before just spewing hateful words, accusing innocent people or being consumed by your own denial and ignorance, educate yourself on the harsh reality of suicide, even in our paradise of Steamboat Springs.
Chris is lost to us, a tragedy beyond words, but there are resources, support groups and people to talk to here in this town, to educate us on suicide and even better, suicide prevention.
Go to the Reps webpage, talk to someone about it. Grieving someone who has committed suicide leaves one hanging with so many unanswered questions and a wide range of emotions.
We'll miss Kit's smile and her enthusiasm. Laura, I would like to extend heartfelt condolences and just call if there is anything I can do for you or Ian. Marie Dailey Menk
Moning Side can be scary deep...easy for people to flat out in the recent deep snowfall. I can see where it would be easy to get stuck, fall head first into a tree well or just plain get exhausted. Even after skiing here for 30 seasons, Morningside is one place that I do not go into without losing sight of a buddy skier. Maybe warnings can be posted as such. Condolences to the family of the man who lost his life here.
JazzSlave full of hotair and numbers full of well.... read her posts and you be the judge. You two get together and "do lunch" with the "hounds" . Perfect. haha thanks for the entertainment.
Examiner confident of suicide ruling
Regardless of how Chris died, Steamboat and the world has lost a shining star.
Suicide is so often misunderstood and carries a stigma that is perpetuated by ignorance. Having lost a loved one due to suicide, I have unfortunately been exposed to this ignorance time and time again. Please consider Chris' family before jumping to conclusions or speaking hurtful words about suicide. They are in enough pain and confusion without adding insult to injury by stigmatizing someone who has committed suicide as weak or crazy.
Before just spewing hateful words, accusing innocent people or being consumed by your own denial and ignorance, educate yourself on the harsh reality of suicide, even in our paradise of Steamboat Springs.
Chris is lost to us, a tragedy beyond words, but there are resources, support groups and people to talk to here in this town, to educate us on suicide and even better, suicide prevention.
Go to the Reps webpage, talk to someone about it. Grieving someone who has committed suicide leaves one hanging with so many unanswered questions and a wide range of emotions.
suicide.org
May 22, 2009 at 9:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
'Wonderful' Rice passes away
We'll miss Kit's smile and her enthusiasm. Laura, I would like to extend heartfelt condolences and just call if there is anything I can do for you or Ian. Marie Dailey Menk
September 29, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Skier dies on slopes
Moning Side can be scary deep...easy for people to flat out in the recent deep snowfall. I can see where it would be easy to get stuck, fall head first into a tree well or just plain get exhausted. Even after skiing here for 30 seasons, Morningside is one place that I do not go into without losing sight of a buddy skier. Maybe warnings can be posted as such.
Condolences to the family of the man who lost his life here.
January 15, 2008 at 8:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Charle and Siller released
JazzSlave full of hotair and numbers full of well.... read her posts and you be the judge. You two get together and "do lunch" with the "hounds" . Perfect. haha thanks for the entertainment.
September 7, 2006 at 10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )