James Kim: In Memory

Alright, so I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who spends more time researching a product than actually buying and playing with it. With this in mind, I've been a devoted visitor to cnet.com for many years now, seen it go through several iterations, and grown familiar with the pleasant faces introducing me to the many toys in life I will never play with like they do. One of these familiar, happy faces was James Kim. He was in charge of reviewing mp3 players, and although I never met the man, I must say it surprised me how emotionally involved I became upon learning of his plight and that of his family. I was even more heartbroken today at work, keeping up with the updates, and learning that James had passed away while trying to find assistance for his stranded family. I care not as much as I normally would for the specifics of how they ended up lost on a road they probably shouldn't have been on. More importantly, they were a family in need, and I admire and relish the devotion I'm sure James gave to them in their hour of need. I am truly heart broken, knowing that he probably died a terrible death, certainly having kissed his wife goodbye for what he may have feared would be the last time. I'm sure that's why he did not leave until they had been out there for a week.

God rest and keep James' soul. Please watch over and care for his family in their time of need. I never knew the man, but I am certain he was one of the good people on this earth. This is just so sad, so very awfully sad. I also hope the CNET family can move on as well. Knowing that they were probably a very tight-nit group, I'm sure this is more than difficult for them to move on from. Best wishes to them as well.

RIP JAMES...peace
http://www.cnettv.com/9710-1_53-25119.html
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061207/ap_on_re_us/missing_family
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/anderson.cooper.360/blog/2006/12/wilderness-survival-rule-of-threes_07.html
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/12/08/kim.survival/index.html
http://cbs5.com/topstories/local_story_342151633.html
http://cbs5.com/video/?id=18949@kpix.dayport.com

Go see The Departed

Marriage is an important part of getting ahead. It lets people know you're not a homo. A married guy seems more stable. People see the ring, they think, "At least somebody can stand the son of a bitch." Ladies see the ring, they know immediately that you must have some cash, and your cock must work.
~The Departed

Wiser words have never been spoken.