RIP: Jamie Pierre

[kingdom-tele]

It isn't any different. That's why people are making the comments that they are.

Were you pissed off when many people said, "I'm not surprised," when Amy Winehouse died?

As you can imagine, I'm a huge Jerry Garcia fan. Some of the best moments of my life were seeing that man play the guitar. I grieved when he died, but wasn't surprised that it happened.

That's pretty much what people are saying about Jamie Pierre. He was an immensely talented individual who pushed his life to the limit and cheated death many, many times. Eventually that caught up to him. It's sad that he's gone, but not surprising.

my comments regarding Amy Winehouse are still there I'm sure. I never claimed to be surprised in either situation. My contention is with someone who thinks their standard of choice is far superior to another's, as if they had some incredible insight to the inner workings of another person at any given moment in time or situation

I applaud you for having no response to the people who bashed Jerry for his choices, maybe I need to do the same

apologies for cluttering this thread for those who care

 

[deadheadskier]

I was pissed at him actually. I had tickets to all 6 nights of the closing of the Boston Garden run the upcoming fall. :lol:

 

[John W]

I have read all of this... I think everyone needs to take a step back and relax. There seem to be 2 sides to this.. One hand this is a tragic event because the sport of skiing/snowboarding lost someone who loved what we all love to an extent.. But took risks many of us would not take. Putting their own life in jeopardy. And that seems to be how he lived........ Not just with Skiing.. And good for him... I am glad he lived his life the way he wanted. I personally have no love for it. I can agree with the Judgemental bias and the bias that says we are in no position to Judge...

The facts are we can all poke holes in what happened. And we all have opinions. If you don't agree with someone's opinion that is fine. And you don't even have to respect someone else's opinion if they state it here. But don't be surprised or offended when ideas you disagree with come up.

I have never put myself in the position he did. And if I do I am doing my damn best to get out of it. And based on that I expect to be on this planet for the long haul or at least until I can't control it. For myself and my family. He didn't agree with that line of thinking so Jaime Pierre died leaving people behind who depended on him.. For that I have no love and a littel bit of anger. But it was his life.

Person puts their life in danger fine and it doesn't effect anyone else so be it. In his case there were others on the hill and family to consider.. So I think his behavior was stupid and selfish. But others may not. Harsh... Yes. But I didn't create the scenario. Neither did the rest of you. Judge, Opine, comment, but don't get mad at each other for your opinions........

This is a great Forum. Let's keep it that way by not getting mad at each other....

 

[kingdom-tele]

But it was his life.

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[JimG.]

This is a great Forum. Let's keep it that way by not getting mad at each other....

I'm not mad...and I wasn't trying to be judgemental.

And certainly not happy about another's misfortune.

 

[2knees]

maybe a thread that says RIP isn't the proper place for all the passing judgement and second guessing ...

couldnt agree more.

 

[John W]

Kingdom Tele - My only issue with how he lived his life is that it effected the lives of others for the worse - His children.. Other then that like I said. Good for him.

Jim G, I wasn't speaking about you being mad... It was more about everyone maybe taking the tone of the conversation down a notch because it seemed to be getting a bit personal....

I like the forum, the people, and the conversations that take place here. Just wanted to see all of it continue!!

Hope you all have a great weekend and turkey day!! And for those of you out in Jackson hole or close, WATCH THE SNOW PACK!!!! Avalanches could fall... 13 new inches...

 

[Nick]

Yeah, I agree. If it weren't for kids I wouldn't have anything against this. I would still think PERSONALLY it was insanity... but that's his choice to make, right?

Besides, who wasn't at least entertained or left with their jaw on the floor after he hucked that 255' or whatever it was cliff... even if it was dumb it was incredible. Just like that guy that rode his motorcycle off the Arc de Triumph



That stuff is crazy but also wildly entertaining to watch, to image doing something like that.. makes my palms sweat.

 

[John W]

He certainly was impressive.. There is a certain type that can do that sort of thing... I am not built that way and am in AWE of people that are. And that is part of their alure... Like that crazy SOB Travis Pastrana - Jumping out of planes with Parachutes.. Doing the craziest tricks.. Breaking things in the process.
Push the limits of your skillset..... Sure... Hucking off anything more then 4ft drop gives me the willies!! But I might try it.. 250 is something I can't comprehend..

 

[John W]

I don't believe you can call that hucking it either.... Corbets MUST be a joke to people like him.. And to people like me its pretty much undo-able.... Impressive.