jumpinfarmer 0 #1 November 2, 2004 All day since I read about Chris Martins passing I've felt bad. I never met him and I don't think I ever talked directly to him on here either. However I feel like someone I have known has died. What I wonder is how many others feel like I do now. Is It normal for someone to feel so sad at the passing of someone they never had the chance to meet? Blue skies Chris Hope to meet you someday. Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #2 November 2, 2004 Yes....I'd never met Chris or talked to him but I am feeling very sad just reading the posts about him. I think any time we lose a fellow skydiver it is very sad, whether you knew him personally or not. You still feel connected to the person because you shared a common bond. RIP Chris and condolences to your family and friends. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 November 2, 2004 Marc, Its actually far worse when you have met the person.. spent time with them.. talked with them at length... jumped with.... and have them make sugggestions to you that have saved your life. Chris was a great guy and he affected many people in this sport.. When I saw that post saying who it was.. who had died at Eloy, I was just numb... and have been hurting ever since. I went up to the high country above my house yesterday... and just spent the day thinking about life. I made a few snow angels in the freshly fallen snow.... and layed there crying. I have seen others die before.. and it does not get any better whether you are a direct observer or not. It still hurts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 November 2, 2004 Everyone deals differently and no way is wrong. Here's my take: Chris is a friend, a pretty good one. He is a shining example of a person who's enthusiasim is infectious. That's probably why people are hurting. I choose to accept people will move in and out of my life, as I will do to others. What I keep of them in my mind and heart is what matters. I feel sorrow for MY loss, but choose not to tarnish my good memories with too much sorrow. I will have a few good crys to help heal myself for sure. I will share a bit of grief, and a lifetime of good times with other friends of Chris. Above all I choose to celebrate what time I enjoyed with my friend. My personal beliefs don't define if there is an afterlife, or what not, at this stage it doesn't matter. What matters is in the here and now I choose to go on, retaining value from my experience. Each time I think of Chris I will payback a little of the happiness of my memories of him onto those around me. There is a large, yet close comunity both here on DZ.com, and in skydiving so it's not surprising that those who may not have met Chris or spoken to him, would be touched by this event. To those people, all I can suggest is ask those who did know him about him. You'll help them heal, and learn about a great person, and his wonderful life. BSBD -jp- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #5 November 2, 2004 Well said JP. How is it that you know how to find the perfect words?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 November 2, 2004 JP, that may be the best post I have ever read. Many have tried to explain what you had posted and have gotten close, but That post is definitely the most concise interpretation of the way I feel about this life and our sport.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinNover 0 #7 November 5, 2004 Quote Each time I think of Chris I will payback a little of the happiness of my memories of him onto those around me. "When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am in who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me. It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart. For as long as you remember me, I am never entirely lost. When I'm feeling most ghost-like, it's your remembering me that helps remind me that I actually exist. When I'm feeling sad, it's my consolation. When I'm feeling happy, it's part of why I feel that way. If you forget me, one of the ways I remember who I am will be gone. If you forget me, part of who I am will be gone." -Frederick Buechner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
