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- christetro, on 10/12/2007, -1/+9It s a true shame. My heart goes out to the family and close friends.
- mendosaprime, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5Utterly devestaing, my prayers go out to all his friends and family. I'm gonna miss that voice on cnet, a sad day.
- sqlsamurai, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4What a shame. This is one of those no win situations where you think to yourself, 'if he had only stayed in the car." and then you think, but what if there was a ranger station just down the hill ... and on and on... the what ifs could consume you... This is a TERRIBLE tragedy and I'll pray comfort and strength for his family. :-(
- willamette, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Terrible stuff, if you've been following the the news on it he made a really weird move and started down a drainage ditch instead of continuing back on the road his family got stuck on. This made the rescue efforts really difficult. Being an Oregonian myself, when someone goes into the deep woods, especially if there's snowfall, finding them can be nearly impossible with the density of the trees and underbrush.
Another interesting fact. His family was headed for the coast on a VERY unusual route - one that even locals rarely ever use (that's why it was so hard to find the vehicle in the first place). The local weather guy was commenting on the topography of that area and noted that a GPS navigation unit might tell someone to use that route because by mileage its the shortest - but by terrain, snow, etc it is a bad road. Knowing that James worked for CNET, its likely he was using GPS. - jallen64, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4I am saddened by the loss of James Kim and I'll miss his work at C|Net.
- other, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Thats a real shame he died, my heart goes out to the family.
I've been following the story in hope but I guess not everything has a good ending. :( - JaaX, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3:'(
- jefflundberg, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3This is a tragedy. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Kim family for their loss.
- Yoda716, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2As am I. The first thing I said when I saw this was.... WHAT!? I am crushed, ive been watching/reading/listening to James Kim for years and to find that he has passed, leaving two young daughters and a wife, this truly is a tragedy.
puscifer- have some heart, even if you don't know him, think about what this means to his family, and respect others words in passing... - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3Also praying for the entire Kim family ... what a tragedy.
- dombett, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2According to news reports I've seen, the family was working off a map. They missed the turn for the regular highway (Route 5?) and picked this particular road off a map. However, the map didn't notate that the road was closed during the winter.
The story (AP I think) said the state transportation department clearly says the road is closed, but others like Rand McNally don't Maybe GPS nav units don't either.
Seems to me that tragedies like these could be avoided if roads that are closed had gates across them so you didn't turn down them in the dark or in bad weather. I've seen them do that in parts of Maine in the winter. - jschrab, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2"...a GPS navigation unit might tell someone to use that route because by mileage its the shortest - but by terrain, snow, etc it is a bad road..."
That sounds likely to me. If so, I hope that it comes out in the news. Not that I feel GPS navigation makers are responsible for the tragedy, but awareness of the problem could encourage "route safety level" features be added in future products.
Perhaps future lives could be saved because of this. - JudgeMonkey, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2GPS units in general receive data, they don't transmit. Of course as with any device, things can be added (a lot of car GPS systems come with mp3 players, bluetooth connectivity, and bizarre enough, photo viewers. As if drivers weren't bad enough as is). But even if a "come get me" button were added to one, a device that looks for this signal would need to be released and standardized.
- vertinox, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2It is really a shame and I'm saddened by this incident.
However, we should tragedy at least be a lesson to the rest of us about outdoor survival as many wilderness rescue groups will tell you... If you any of you reads this and one day find that you are lost in the wilderness and in no immediate danger try to stay put as long as possible.
Traveling in certain environments and weather runs the risk of hypothermia, dehydration, and injury. Not only that, you may move to an area where the rescue teams may not expect since they are looking for the last known area. Chances are they will be looking on routes leading from your last known point.
James had his family in mind when he left them to find help and I'm sure many of us would do the same in his situation, but we have to remember that our best chance of survival means for someone to find us.
My heart goes out to all of them. - jromulo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2It was a pleasure to have worked with him. It is truly a sad day. My condolences and best wishes to his family.
- MrViklund, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2Very very sad. I'm totally devastated :(
- rheaume, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I dont own one but are you telling me GPS units dont all have a "COME GET ME NOW" button? Seems... weird
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1This story has sent shockwaves through the technology news sector. So many people were hoping for the best. Especially earlier today it seemed that they may find him alive after reports of finding items and articles of clothing perhaps left to help rescuers.
James will be missed sorely! - CodeCrapht, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1what awful news
- rheaume, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1puscifer
Yes, caring about human life LOL IS SO FUNAY - YoshoKatana, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Wow..I never knew he was 35. The good truly do die young. A classmate of mine just died, and now James. It's just...horrible.
- ArielMT, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I agree with jschrab. GPS road navigation systems (and mapping programs) ought to have basic information about road conditions ("Terrain: forested mountains. No snowplows in winter." for example) for at least the more problematic highways and state roads. At least then, smart but uninformed travelers can make travel decisions less likely to end in tragedies like this, either in advance when planning the trip or on-the-spot because of a missed turn.
- misteraxe1, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0You will be missed.
- Hamsterpotpies, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1A true and well known person is now gone. I had talked to him a few times in the pass, and I know that everyone that has talked to him is deeply sad inside. He was the best person I have ever meet and will ever meet.
You will be missed James. - osearth, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0He essentially doubled his families chance of survival by seperating from them.
I beleive i would have done the same thing.
It's a tragedy i hope we all learn something from it. beware our fierce planet master. - cvismeg, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Known him only by his expert articles and TV presentations. Great loss to the family and the tech community.
Will always remember him.
God bless his family. - RUGUNIT, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Rest in peace, James. You will be greatly missed by everyone in buzztown and the rest of the world. You are a true hero and inspiration.
- ReVRiN, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0I cried today... James you were a true gent. You were looking after you family and always looked out for the rest of us over the years. Rest in peace. You are in my prayers.
- Chickenlip, on 10/12/2007, -13/+3I really hope this is the last one of these James Kim posts ...
- metronil, on 10/12/2007, -16/+1Thats what you get for ignoring the warning signs...figures he was from San Francisco.
Too bad all the california ***** dont get lost and die in the snow...
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