tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post7445317711507071107..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: LammasDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-63365299700483292942010-08-18T10:16:01.483-07:002010-08-18T10:16:01.483-07:00When I was in training, an instructor gave me a ga...When I was in training, an instructor gave me a gad signal which I misinterpreted. I turned and tracked but then realized I was below pull altitude. I pulled my main rather than reserve, luckily it opened. I was at 1,200 feet.<br /><br />When I bought my own rig my wife insisted I have it retrofitted for an AAD. I never needed it but was glad it was there nonetheless. But I have had that experience when you open and the chute whips you around 180 degrees and you are heading for someone. I was never big on RW anyway.Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-43932139714580236692010-08-05T11:51:46.537-07:002010-08-05T11:51:46.537-07:00Sad, but almost inevitable, I would say. I'm ...Sad, but almost inevitable, I would say. I'm sorry for your friend but mostly I feel 'you take the risk, it's your choice'. Does that sound heartless? There are so many ways that life kicks us in the teeth, so why do something so dangerous? Of course, if it was left to people like me, not a lot would be accomplished. I know that, but I am the one who stays at home with the sticking plasters!<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-1415589479297470982010-08-04T12:06:46.200-07:002010-08-04T12:06:46.200-07:00Tragic. I'm sorry. Yet life itself is a risk...Tragic. I'm sorry. Yet life itself is a risk, is it not? Perhaps he would have been satisfied to go while doing something he loved. Of course, that doesn't make it any easier to bear for anyone right now, particularly John. You are both in my prayers.Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-14545972859947472922010-08-04T12:06:38.082-07:002010-08-04T12:06:38.082-07:00Oh man. I cannot even imagine the horror, especia...Oh man. I cannot even imagine the horror, especially, with one so talented and experienced to have that last thought of, "Well, this is a big price to pay for a mistake". My husband is terrified of heights. I am not afraid of heights, but I would NEVER jump from a plane! My brother has. He was with the 82nd Airborne. Over Granada, he collided with another, but they were both able to deploy their reserves. The collision broke his glasses and cut his face, but that is minor compared to what could have happened.<br /><br />I admire your bravery, but I am so curious to ask, what would you do if you had been in Garl's situation and saw the ground rushing up at you? Would you be glad you were dying doing something you enjoyed? Is that really true? How does dying doing something one loves make death any more welcome?<br /><br />When my narcotics detective fiance was killed on a drug bust, everyone told me, "At least he died doing something he loved". Those comments gave me zero comfort. Especially, since I had dreamt of his death before it happened and warned him about it...<br /><br />I could not shake the fact, maybe in some way, I contributed to it...<br /><br />I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. I can only trust, hope and pray, his death, will in fact, make you even more cautious and careful. God Bless you!!!Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4432603706097758992010-08-04T08:29:22.130-07:002010-08-04T08:29:22.130-07:00RIP, Carl!
You be careful, DJan!RIP, Carl! <br />You be careful, DJan!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5667524515966453932010-08-02T15:56:19.402-07:002010-08-02T15:56:19.402-07:00It takes time to process a death. I find that I f...It takes time to process a death. I find that I feel a little numb while my mond tries to grasp the repercussions. The fact tahe you are feeling in-between means that this person meant something to you. Hope your own jump(s) today help clear your mind and put things into perspective. I can't say if I'd quit jumping after the death of a fellow jumper, since I've never tried skydiving before. Sounds like you're going to be even more careful than usual, which is a good thing.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305293775583665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-53556981957906041482010-08-01T21:09:56.561-07:002010-08-01T21:09:56.561-07:00I hope your jumping today helps to clear out the i...I hope your jumping today helps to clear out the inbetweensness that you were feeling. I am sorry about your friend Garl..and I am especially sad for John..he must be feeling some guilt..it is inevitable. <br />If you die while doing something you enjoy at least you die happy:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-27103513149356942592010-08-01T17:04:59.758-07:002010-08-01T17:04:59.758-07:00How awful...!!! I couldn't jump in the first ...How awful...!!! I couldn't jump in the first place, but after hearing about a friend's demise that way? I could never ever jump again.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5972593150224761212010-08-01T15:41:23.280-07:002010-08-01T15:41:23.280-07:00It is almost like you are saying your friend would...It is almost like you are saying your friend would want everyone to continue jumping and keep enjoying skydiving. By now you have already come home from your skydiving. I hope you had a great day.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10021048844065097802010-08-01T12:55:27.865-07:002010-08-01T12:55:27.865-07:00Sorry to hear about the death of your friend. But ...Sorry to hear about the death of your friend. But I often wonder when I read stories like this - is it better to die doing what you enjoy?Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-70699918170725196662010-08-01T12:11:45.576-07:002010-08-01T12:11:45.576-07:00DJan - I was sorry to read about this. What a ter...DJan - I was sorry to read about this. What a terrible accident.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-32233405617194641182010-08-01T11:53:36.305-07:002010-08-01T11:53:36.305-07:00DJan,
So sorry about the death of your friend. It...DJan,<br />So sorry about the death of your friend. It does cause one to reflect, doesn't it? I hope the joy of skydiving this weekend will help you with the feelings of loss.<br />Jann#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-47213506551076517192010-08-01T09:51:55.468-07:002010-08-01T09:51:55.468-07:00oh, how unspeakably sad for Garl's friends and...oh, how unspeakably sad for Garl's friends and family! But, you know, he died while doing something he really enjoyed. Blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com