Hi j2ers,
Its just a thought i have but how does anyone feel about having a book of condolence on the forum ?
The young male Dr that had just died in Val D Isere is someone i knows best friend.
I dont know the chap but it still does`nt stop me from feeling sad.Its not to apportion blame or to be judgemental but to just express our condolences to their friends and families.
We are all passionate about our beloved sport of skiing and boarding and it would be a nice gesture to remember those who never came home to share their wonderful stories.
AJ Adele :(
Book of condolence good idea or not ?
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Started by AJ in Ski Chatter 07-Feb-2008 - 2 Replies
AJ posted Feb-2008
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reply to 'Book of condolence good idea or not ?' posted Feb-2008
Hi Adele,
We need to think very carefully about this.
Every tragedy on the mountain is a crushing loss for all involved, and the feelings (and privacy) of those left behind must be uppermost in our considerations.
To find condolences on your loss, perhaps from complete strangers - but kindred spirits, can be comforting I'm sure... but there is another side.
Sadly it is human nature to be judgemental, and to jump to conclusions, and discussions of tragedies (skiing and otherwise) in public forums are often blighted by insensitive comments that can be very hurtful to those involved.
For the moment I'm going to lock this thread; if anyone has any strong feelings, either way, I'd ask them to send me a Private Message and we'll come to a resolution.
With regard to the particular tragedy you mention; it is, indeed, something that could easily happen to any of us.
I'm sure I speak for all of us, who contribute to j2ski and the wider snow sports community, in saying that our thoughts are with the family and friends affected.
We need to think very carefully about this.
Every tragedy on the mountain is a crushing loss for all involved, and the feelings (and privacy) of those left behind must be uppermost in our considerations.
To find condolences on your loss, perhaps from complete strangers - but kindred spirits, can be comforting I'm sure... but there is another side.
Sadly it is human nature to be judgemental, and to jump to conclusions, and discussions of tragedies (skiing and otherwise) in public forums are often blighted by insensitive comments that can be very hurtful to those involved.
For the moment I'm going to lock this thread; if anyone has any strong feelings, either way, I'd ask them to send me a Private Message and we'll come to a resolution.
With regard to the particular tragedy you mention; it is, indeed, something that could easily happen to any of us.
I'm sure I speak for all of us, who contribute to j2ski and the wider snow sports community, in saying that our thoughts are with the family and friends affected.
The Admin Man
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reply to 'Book of condolence good idea or not ?' posted Feb-2008
Thank you, everyone, for the many PMs I've had regarding this - all of them thoughtful and considered.
The overwhelming majority feel, as I do, that the privacy and feelings of the grieving should be uppermost in our minds.
Grief and loss is an immensely personal thing and whilst some may find comfort from a public "book of condolence", there are others who may find it extremely distressing.
With that in mind, we are not going to take this further at this time.
The overwhelming majority feel, as I do, that the privacy and feelings of the grieving should be uppermost in our minds.
Grief and loss is an immensely personal thing and whilst some may find comfort from a public "book of condolence", there are others who may find it extremely distressing.
With that in mind, we are not going to take this further at this time.
The Admin Man
Topic last updated on 11-February-2008 at 21:22