James Kims body found
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 by Island Dog | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
James Kim was a senior editor for CNET, and was once an on-air personality on TechTV. His family was recently missing in severe weather in Oregon. His family was rescued a few days ago, and James had taken off several days ago to find help for his family.
Unfortunately they found James body today.
Corky_O
Reply #2 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 6:41 PM
Reply #2 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 6:41 PM
The 'Pacific Northwest' (my neck of the woods - being in Seattle, WA) can be very dangerous. It is always sad when we hear these stories, which happen all too often.
We were taught early on (here in the Northwest) to always pack some extra items in case of emergency - the operative word here being "were". I suspect that with the advancements in technology - cell phones, computers, GPS devices, internet, etc. - people sometimes forget that the world is big compared to a human, and that mother nature does not typically accommodate the technology of mankind.
I feel sad for the surviving family members, and hope that others will pack boots, sweaters, hats, gloves, whistles, compasses, rain shells, and water when traveling away from home.
We were taught early on (here in the Northwest) to always pack some extra items in case of emergency - the operative word here being "were". I suspect that with the advancements in technology - cell phones, computers, GPS devices, internet, etc. - people sometimes forget that the world is big compared to a human, and that mother nature does not typically accommodate the technology of mankind.
I feel sad for the surviving family members, and hope that others will pack boots, sweaters, hats, gloves, whistles, compasses, rain shells, and water when traveling away from home.
tjesterb
Reply #4 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 8:03 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 8:03 PM
This is so sad. I've been following this since I heard about it on a podcast last week. Once they found his wife and daughters alive, I really thought they would find him alive as well.
Erk.
Reply #6 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 10:37 PM
Reply #6 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 10:37 PM
It is such a tragic thing when these unfortunate events occur. I too had been following this story over at CNET, and felt sure that he'd be found alive & well.
My heart goes out to his wife & kids, and those close to him.
My heart goes out to his wife & kids, and those close to him.
Skinhit
Reply #7 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 10:53 PM
Reply #7 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 10:53 PM
what an awful tragedy and time for this to happen...Pray for this family now and especially on Christmas 
mrs_starkers
Reply #8 Thursday, December 7, 2006 3:08 AM
My thoughts and prayers got out to his family and friends
Reply #8 Thursday, December 7, 2006 3:08 AM
| what an awful tragedy and time for this to happen... |
My thoughts and prayers got out to his family and friends
kona0197
Reply #9 Thursday, December 7, 2006 12:59 PM
Reply #9 Thursday, December 7, 2006 12:59 PM
Well this has been all over the news here in Oregon. My thoughts go out to his family. Very sad.
starkers
Reply #11 Thursday, December 7, 2006 3:44 PM
Reply #11 Thursday, December 7, 2006 3:44 PM
Too, too sad! It would have been a tragedy at any time of the year, but so much worse for his family just as Christmas and the holiday season is about to begin. My thoughts go out to his family and friends for their loss.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, December 6, 2006 5:58 PM
MY thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, kids, family, and friends.