Tragedy in town
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Topic: Tragedy in town
Posted By: SNobsessed
Subject: Tragedy in town
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 1:11am
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A terrible tragedy today. Driver ran over 9 yr old boy at our ski club lake.
The mom was in the boat at the time. No words can express my sadness for the family & also the driver. http://www.kwwl.com/story/15285556/9-year-old-waterhawks-ski-team-member-killed-in-boating-accident - accident ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
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Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 1:21am
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Oh man I hate to hear this kind of thing. As a parent I cannot imagine the loss of a young child, and as driver I cannot imagine being responsible for such a terrible accident. Its rare to hear these kinds of stories where the driver was experienced and sober. Just goes to show that safety has got to always be number 1 on the boat-ALWAYS.
------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: dwcar
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 1:24am
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That is terrible. Sorry to hear it. Prayers to the family and friends. ------------- 83Ski |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 1:37am
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Tragic for everyone. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 1:13pm
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tragic, and terrible! sorry for the family... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 2:18pm
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I posted this thread as well Chris, horrible deal. Ski Bellevue and Five Seasons ski teams have the family and the Waterhawks in our thoughts. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 2:28pm
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That is awful. Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends in a time of suffering ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 8:37pm
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
bj ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 8:47pm
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It's got to be tough on so many people. Yes, my sincere concerns as well as best wishes and prayers from the other part of the Brainard family. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Terp
Date Posted: August-22-2011 at 4:20pm
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Probably the worst nightmare for those of us w/ children this age on the water. Our family's thoughts and prayers go out to his family & the driver.
Chris, any details on exactly how this happened? Any lessons to be learned or re-emphasized? |
Posted By: KFD14
Date Posted: August-22-2011 at 4:36pm
Awful tragedy, my thoughts and  are with his family and friends. Here is the news story that gives a little insight to how it happened. Got to be aware where everyone is ALL of the time. So sad to see accidents like this. 
www.kcrg.com/news/local/Evansdale-9-Year-Old-Killed-in-Water-Skiing-Accident-127967898.html ------------- %20http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4380" rel="nofollow - 83 2001 SN |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: August-22-2011 at 4:38pm
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My local Show Ski Team had our last show on Friday. We opted to send every dollar we collected in our donations to the Peterson family memorial fund. We made over $600.00 which is twice as much as we normally average.
Obviously nothing to replace the young boys life, but hopefully some to help with any expenses due. Too sad.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: August-22-2011 at 4:53pm
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I've been skiing with a retired waterhawk the past few weekends so it was interesting to hear what he had to say about the accident. I guess the driver has been extremely dedicated to the team for a long period of time and comes back to Iowa in the summers from his home in Florida just to drive the ski team. From what my buddy said, he's an extremely nice guy and obviously an experienced driver.
It's a wake up call to all of us to be sure we stay sharp when behind the wheel or in the boat spotting or skiing. My deepest sympathy to the family and driver. ------------- |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-22-2011 at 5:29pm
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Myself, my family, and the Spray Masters Show Ski Team send our sympathy and prayers to the family of the young skier, the driver, and the rest of the Waterhawks team/family. Out last show, this past Thursday, we took time to discuss this accident, and reinforce how complicated it can be on the water, practice or show. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: August-22-2011 at 8:48pm
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Fear of this is one reason I raised my drivers seat. I never like anything between my eyes and the water except some sun glasses. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: August-23-2011 at 1:11am
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The WaterHawks went ahead with their season finale, at the request of the family. I couldn't make it but understand it was very heartfelt.
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waterhawks-pay-tribute-to-their-young-teammate/article_d361fa37-b0cf-5e5e-a7eb-9bed2060c719.html - Article ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |