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A sad day for my family.
Topic Started: Feb 9 2009, 06:28 PM (391 Views)
La Gringa
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A good friend of my family passed away yesterday in a paragliding accident. Those of you who live in the SF bay area may have heard on the news last night or today about a paraglider that had an accident off of San Mateo. Rollan Kim was a devoted father of 3 beautiful kids, a great friend of my family esp my cousin and her husband Scott. Scott and Rolland were best friends for many years.

I was shocked to hear the news today. Apparently he went paragliding alone and it was windy, and nobody knows exactly what happened. Please pray for his kids and family/friends who are devistated for this tragic loss. Rolland was 46 years old.

Here is the link to the news story on ABC. http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/peninsula&id=6647885

There is also a facebook group posted in his memory. There are some pics of his kids on there. They are young but not so young that they don't realize this loss in their lives. The oldest daughter is especially affected.

I am still in shock myself.

Edited by La Gringa, Feb 9 2009, 06:56 PM.
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So sorry for your loss LG :hug:

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So, so sorry for your loss, and your friend's family. :hug:
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Oh, I am so sorry. We will definitely have them in our prayers.
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I will be thinking of you and your family...

Sorry to read about this..

:hug: :hug: :hug: To you and them

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I am so sorry to hear this. You, your DH and your friend's family will be in my thoughts at this tragic time.
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La Gringa
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Thanks guys. Here is a really nice tribute/blog about Rollan I wanted to share.

http://www.jeffwidman.com/blog/2009/02/09/just-learned-a-friend-died-three-nights-ago-he-was-telling-me-what-mattered-in-life/
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Oh LaG, I am so sorry. :( I heard about this on the news last night - it's not too far from me. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
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I am so sorry LG! :hug: :candle: :candle: :candle:
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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So sorry :hug: :candle:
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LG, I am so very sorry for your loss. :( Big hugs to you, your family, and all who knew him.
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LG I am so sorry! I saw this on the news but your story gives it a personal touch! I have gone to that area to watch the glider types! Exhilerating but oh so dangerous! Hopefully he died doing what he loved! :,( Give my best to all involved! :hug:
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DRAGON BREATH. DRAGGIN' BUTT
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How awful.


HEart healings sent to the family and friends. :candle: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

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