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RIP Sarah Burke

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jblaski
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Well, my Twitter wall just blew up with the news.

A part of me is really hoping that it's just false news. But I don't think it is.

I never had a chance to meet her in person, but she was definitely someone that the ski industry will sorely miss and certainly never forget.




I'll post more details as soon as they come.
Jan 19 2012 3:50PM
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WikiWiki
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wow FUCK that- SIP
Jan 19 2012 4:05PM
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B1kessk1s
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omg:( yesterday was my grandma (was so close to her :( ) and now sarah burke :( R.I.P
Jan 19 2012 4:05PM
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Toasty.
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R.I.P.


Jan 19 2012 4:05PM
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Sitch.
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RIP
Jan 19 2012 4:05PM
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Asiansethsation
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RIP :(
Jan 19 2012 4:06PM
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cj
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The world lost a beautiful person today. RIP Sarah. You will be greatly missed.
Jan 19 2012 4:06PM
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Mike-O
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Horrible, absolutely horrible...

tearing up here.
Jan 19 2012 4:06PM
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stupendous-man
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Mega vibes to rory and her family, SIP.
Jan 19 2012 4:07PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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link i know how you feel, i dont know who you are but im from HS aswell, i remember meeting he a couple of times before she got really good and she was nothing short of being an amazing, positive person :( we both had the same first freestyle coach aswell. im acually crushed by this i was hoping she would get better D;
Jan 19 2012 4:07PM
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oil.
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RIP Sarah, still cant believe it...
Jan 19 2012 4:07PM
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Bar_Down
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holy fuck RIP. And my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and Rory, i cant even imagine what this must be like for them
Jan 19 2012 4:08PM
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bdowning
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Oh My God... RIP Sarah
Jan 19 2012 4:08PM
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Candyman.
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I cant believe it.. :( RIP Sarah... :(
Jan 19 2012 4:08PM
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b.utters
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RIP :(
Jan 19 2012 4:08PM
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The_Future
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Shred in Peace Sarah... you will be missed. She will always be one of the best and most progressive girl shredders in my book.
Jan 19 2012 4:08PM
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lanks
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Devastating.
Jan 19 2012 4:09PM
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[~_~]
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:(
Jan 19 2012 4:09PM
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Toasty.
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Just found this article posted 13 mins ago. Died at U of U


Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke has died after a head injury suffered Jan. 10, at the Eagle Superpipe park at Park City Mountain resort in Utah.

A statement from Burke’s family said the 29-year-old freestyle skier – a four-time winner at the X-Games, died at 9:22 Thursday morning at the University of Utah Hospital “ from injuries sustained in an accident on the Eagle Superpipe at Park City Mountain Resort ... She was training for upcoming winter events.”

The statement said she suffered a ruptured vertebral artery, one of the four major arteries supplying blood to the brain.

The family expressed deep gratitude to the skier’s friends for their love and support, and for travelling to Salt Lake City to comfort the family.

Jan 19 2012 4:09PM
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nCrow
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RIP Sarah
Jan 19 2012 4:10PM
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@skiinmitch
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S.I.P Only the good die young
Jan 19 2012 4:10PM
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ktd619
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So sad :'( RIP.
Jan 19 2012 4:10PM
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.Blake.
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shit. like i honestly don't know what else to say. sitting here at work just stunned and completely disengaged from everything going on around me. ski in peace Sarah, true innovator taken too soon in such a shocking way.
Jan 19 2012 4:10PM
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jamodeo
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Rest in peace and massive vibes to Rory and all of her family can't believe it
Jan 19 2012 4:10PM
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DrZoidberg
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I was under the impression she was improving. RIP/SIP
Jan 19 2012 4:12PM
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~East~
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Jan 19 2012 4:12PM
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Brenone
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ski in peace sarah......
Jan 19 2012 4:12PM
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*Dos*Planker*
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this is so terrible, completely shocked . SIP
Jan 19 2012 4:12PM
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will_powder
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RIP and SIP Sarah. One of the greatest halfpipe skiers in the sport.

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Jan 19 2012 4:13PM
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garrets
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Sam here, this is horrible. RIP
Jan 19 2012 4:13PM
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eirikdl
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RIP
Jan 19 2012 4:13PM
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Pastucka
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Damn... Such sad news. Vibes to Rory and the family. I cant imagine what they are going through.

RIP Sarah - I will never forget the time you brought me my ski after eating shit
Jan 19 2012 4:13PM
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send_it
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SIP
Jan 19 2012 4:13PM
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Mr.Turtle
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damn, ski in peace
Jan 19 2012 4:14PM
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jblaski
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Here's a really good article already by KSL.
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=18933739&nid=294

I'm honestly tearing up a bit just reading everything about her. I can only hope that one day, when I leave this planet, I leave the legacy and impact that Sarah did on everyone she met, and those who never had the chance.
Jan 19 2012 4:14PM
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Anathema
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RIP. thoughts go out to her loved ones. awful, awful news..
Jan 19 2012 4:15PM
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jdubbs.
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unreal. I am completely crushed. Sip and Rip Sarah
Jan 19 2012 4:15PM
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lukewalnuts
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sad day in skiing :(
Jan 19 2012 4:15PM
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scottishskier
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SIP
Jan 19 2012 4:15PM
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*cowboy*
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This is so devastating... I've been watching her ski in videos and comps for over 10 years. Prayers go out to Rory and her family. RIP. :'(
Jan 19 2012 4:16PM
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TheMajesticLife
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this sucks.....  RIP Sarah
Jan 19 2012 4:16PM
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Yossarian
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This is just awful.

Thoughts and prayers to Bushy and her family. Ski in Peace.
Jan 19 2012 4:16PM
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rudager
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Incredibly shooken up. I'll miss you Sarah. You did so much for our sport
Jan 19 2012 4:17PM
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[BRI]noceros
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sad day. wow. 29 is way too fucking young. vibes to Rory and her family. it's been said, but I can't even begin to fathom what they're going though.
Jan 19 2012 4:17PM
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Poops_McGee
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Very sad news, thoughts and prayers.

Jan 19 2012 4:18PM
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JustDidIt
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RIP
Jan 19 2012 4:19PM
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B.Fantana
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RIP I am truly speechless....
Jan 19 2012 4:20PM
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joly.sp
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rest in peace sarah.
Jan 19 2012 4:20PM
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B.Aussie
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RIP Sarah Burke, a true inspiration in the sport. Inspired so many girls to get into freestyle skiing.
Jan 19 2012 4:20PM
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