Welcome, guest [login | register]

Posted by Alicia on August 30, 2007 at 3:47:57 pm EDT
In reply to NOLS director killed by rock trundled by hiker posted by Bill S on August 16, 2007 at 11:30:34 am EDT

Here’s the link: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Climber-Death.html (membership might be required)

It's such a senseless tragedy all around, obviously the most for the family and friends of Pete Absolon, who leaves behind a wife and young child. I don’t think it’s possible to truly imagine what anyone involved in this incident is going through, unless you’re one of them.

I do have sympathy for the man responsible though. I’m sure he would do anything to take back throwing that rock, but he’ll have to live the rest of his life knowing he can’t. I’m not absolving him of his mistake (and I hope it serves as a warning for others), but I think it’s between him and the family and it sounds like he is doing what he can to take responsibility now, for what that’s worth. Everyone does something stupid at some point in his/her life, but most of us are lucky enough to not cause a tragedy like this.

It’s a very sad situation for all involved.

Replies

View: flat | threaded

There have been no replies

Post a Reply

Before replying, please read the complete thread.