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She “defined her sport”. She was “a trailblazer”. She was “women’s freestyle skiing”. That “she”, was Canadian freestyle skier, Sarah Burke. Critically injured in a January 10 training session at Park City Mountain Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah, Burke was unable to recover and her death was announced today.
As the tweets came through today, it was hard not to think about her family and friends. It was hard not to think of her fellow skiers who are left to continue to build on the legacy she left. Searching for words to write, I came across this poem From the website: www.breakthroughonskis.com I thought it was appropriate for today.
The Magic of Skiing
by Don Lemos
The Magic of Skiing
And surely it’s there,
The body in motion,
The downhill dare.
The sensual feeling
Of arcing a turn,
The satisfaction felt
The better we learn.
And like a newborn babe
Marvelling at the feat,
Watching its movement,
An extraordinary treat.
Thus it is so,
When the forces we tame,
Ultimate control,
The master game.
And it ends not there,
Not just with a grin,
For powerful feelings
Are retained within.
They reflect in life
A value strong,
To handle the difficult
When all goes wrong.
My way of helping the memory and legacy live on when someone in sports dies, is to capture what the Twitterverse had to say. Prayers of comfort for Sarah’s husband and family.
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Sarah Burke "passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved," her publicist says in statement. She was 29.
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NBC News (@NBCNews) January 19, 2012Heartbreaking news - Cdn freestyle skier Sarah #Burke has died of her injuries. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Such a loss.
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lisa laflamme (@LisaLaFlammeCTV) January 19, 2012So, so awful. MT @bevewake: So sad to learn of skier Sarah Burke's death. Continues to help others by donating her organs.
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Vicki Hall (@vickihallch) January 19, 2012I'm so sad to hear that Sarah Burke has died from her injuries. What a terrible loss. Much love to her family. bit.ly/xUwfhJ
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Julie Lalonde (@JulieSLalonde) January 19, 2012The very talented Sarah Burke has passed away. Condolences to all who knew and loved this very special woman.
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steve simmons (@simmonssteve) January 19, 2012Just read online that freestyle skier Sarah Burke died from injuries sustained in superpipe accident. Sad, sad news...big loss for Canada.
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Sophie Merven (@SophieMerven) January 19, 2012This hits home for many reasons, RIP - RT @CTVBC: BREAKING: Canadian freestyle skier Sarah #Burke has died... more to come
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Corey Eastman (@coreyeastman) January 19, 2012RIP Sarah Burke. You passed doing what you love and made a huge impact on snow sports and its periphery.
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Dean Seguin (@Dean_Seguin) January 19, 2012She died doing what she loved.Something that hopefully will be a source of comfort to her family. Trailblazer & competitor - RIP Sarah Burke
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Hockey Chick (@HockeyChick_) January 19, 2012So sad, I really hoped she would pull through RT @globalbc: Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke has died
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(@amyjudd) January 19, 2012Sarah Burke was 4-time X Games champ who helped her sport get on Olympic program for 2014.
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Philip Hersh (@olyphil) January 19, 2012A sad day for Canadians and the skiiing world -- freestyle skier Sarah Burke has passed away in Utah after last week's superpipe accident.
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FM96 (@FM96Rocks) January 19, 2012Thoughts and prayers go out to Sarah Burke her husband and family.We love u sweet heart and forever will
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The Dingo (@TheDingoInSnow) January 19, 2012Sarah Burke - Respect. My heart goes out to all family and friends. Salute to a beautiful life.
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Chris Rudolph (@Rudolph_Chris) January 19, 2012What a tragic loss for Sarah Burke and her family. Such a bummer to lose friendly souls in this world. One Love and Hugs to the ski industry
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Mason Aguirre (@MASEintheplace) January 19, 2012Shock, dismay, and sadness are only words. The entire DCS team is at a loss regarding the passing away of Sarah... fb.me/1vehV9QOv
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Diecutstickers (@diecutstickers) January 19, 2012OMG! How sad! I loved her! RT @foodfinery: I am so sad to hear Sarah Burke died 😦
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Evil Shenanigans (@bakingblog) January 19, 2012Sarah Burke, my thoughts are with you and your family. You Define the word beauty and are an inspiration to us all... Rest in peace xxx
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Aimee Fuller (@aimee_fuller) January 19, 2012Extremely sad day for Winter Sports. RIP Sarah Burke, you will be greatly missed, thoughts are with your family
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Transworld Snowboard (@TWSnow) January 19, 2012We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of our friend #SarahBurke. A member of the WSF family for 7 yrs -- we will miss her greatly.
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Women's Sports FDN (@WomensSportsFdn) January 19, 2012Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Sarah Burke's family and friends. This true champion will be missed.
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CDN Olympic Team (@CDNOlympicTeam) January 19, 2012Rest in peace Sarah Burke. Your courage, generosity and spirit is forever inspiring.
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Jocelyn Stott (@Jocelynistic) January 19, 2012RIP Sarah Burke. Thanks for teaching the world how to properly tear-up a half-pipe. You were awesome.
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Jason Becevello (@guaritore) January 19, 2012Awful to hear about Sarah Burke passing today, super pipes taking out alot of people lately, first Pearce and now Burke who wasn't as lucky
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Brendan LeComte (@TuukkaTime40) January 19, 2012So sad, a feeling we know too well. My thoughts are w her family RT @USATODAY BREAKING: Skier Sarah Burke dies 9 days after superpipe crash
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Elizabeth Hagwood (@VT_emh) January 19, 2012I’m saddened by the passing of @sarah_j_burke. She was a great friend to all of us and gave so much of her (cont) tl.gd/fe5rrr
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Billie Jean King (@BillieJKing) January 19, 2012*
If you watch anything today on Sarah Burke, please watch the video in the next tweet (click the link):
This film excerpt about Sarah Burke and her husband is just heartbreaking. theprov.in/yw845L
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Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) January 19, 2012*
According to this tweet, a memorial fund has been set up:
Appears Sarah Burke's family incurred $550,000 in medical expenses, now fundraising: giveforward.com/sarahburke
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Dawn Walton (@waltondawn) January 19, 2012*
Her very last tweet? A tweet to friends:
@DaniaAssaly @GRETEGIRL @jessicadawnmari @catosterman @sholand @all4myspirit I think I like 2 the best. Enjoy Ladies!
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sarah burke (@sarah_j_burke) January 10, 2012*
