I just skimmed through this and didn't read word for word every entry, but I wanted to make a quick comment. First, it is a horrible tragedy. To know someone who was fine one day and going out to have some fun hitting an urban, then dead the next... I just can't imagine. I had a good friend die in a super freak accident with a train right after high school and it really shook everyone up. Rightfully so. So my prayers his family.
However, my comment is mostly that I find it equally sad that anyone who says something with reason other than "SIP/RIP" has been called an "inconsiderate prick" or something along those lines. If you people do nothing with death except lament it and make stickers to remember the person, then the same thing will happen every time and it will only bring a lasting sadness and shallow comments. Instead, why would you not try to learn everything you can from the cost of his life. Those who recommended making some type of awareness sticker about concussions or head injuries had a good idea. Of course he should not have been drinking. How is this not a fore-gone conclusion? Even if just two or three beers, it changes the way you perceive things and how your body reacts to them? You can break your leg while drunk and not feel it. The entire point of me saying this is not to bring shame to the guy who died. But, if what happened to him can serve as a warning and a preventative measure for others, why on earth wouldn't you be shouting it from the roof tops? I hope everyone reads this thread and considers a) always wearing a helmet and b) not drinking or smoking while hitting anything that is a danger to your life. I think it would be a real shame for 1000 rest-in-peace comments and no lesson to be learned. I guarantee you he would rather have others lives saved from his tragic death than just some comments from hundreds of people who didn't know him well.
Lastly to all his friends who have posted - you are right to celebrate and commemorate his life. You should all get together and ski and talk about all the ways he impacted your life. I am really sorry for your loss.
