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Ken
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 6:14 pm: |     |
At approximately 09:30 hrs 05OCT04, Slim, encountered line twists on a wing suit jump during a Chinese Government sponsored display From the >1000' Jin Mao Tower.
At last report he landed on a roof adjacent the landing area and was unconscious. No other injuries are known of at this stage.
Slim is a highly experienced jumper with in excess of 1200 jumps. He has competed in numerous competitions over the years.
He was appointed meet/technical director for the 2003/04 World B.A.S.E. Cup.
More news to follow as received. |
Craig
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 8:04 pm: | |
The story is now making news.
And some (http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/05/1096949504416.html?oneclick=true) are using this website as a source so careful what you say.
Best wishes Slim. |
CN
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 8:16 pm: | |
Based on the Chinese media report, he is in the process of rescuing, and still has heart-beating.
the following is the coverage from Chinese media
Shanghai Treated to Skydiving Spectacle
A team of 16 international skydivers successfully finished a group jump yesterday from the top of Jinmao Tower, the tallest building on the Chinese mainland.
This event, organized by the Shanghai Sports Bureau and China Jinmao Group Co Ltd, was the country's first BASE (Building Antenna Span Earth) jumping event.
At 3:10 pm, the first jumper, Terje Halvorsen from Norway, jumped from the 420.8-meter-high tower. After several seconds of free-falling, he opened his parachute to the applause of thousands onlookers who had waited for three hours to watch the event.
Later, jumpers from the United States, Norway, Mexico, Sweden and the Netherlands jumped either alone or in pairs. By the end, the 16 people finished the event with a group jumping with national flags.
The average time for each jumper in the sky was estimated to have been about 30 seconds. Keeping safety in mind, they were asked to open the parachute at least at 200 meters high.
"The feeling in the sky was a little scared, though I had experienced (BASE jumping) about 170 times... But when the parachute opened, it was really -- wow!'' said Lisa Denise Boger from the United States, one of two women jumpers who took part in the event. "I flew like a bird and enjoyed the view. Shanghai is really beautiful.''
Boger, together with Denise Maria Williams, showed the crowd a pair jump. Because the wind was somewhat stronger than expected, their landing was at an intersection about 30 meters away from the destination. The jump drew big applause from the crowd.
"But the landing was good!'' said Boger. "And the construction of Jinmao is the most amazing I have ever seen and jumped.''
"To most of us, the Jinmao Tower is the highest building we have ever jumped,'' said Harry Parker from the United States, the lead skydiver who has jumped from atop about 20 high buildings around the world.
"Actually, I have waited for years to be part of 'China's first high-rise jump','' Halvorsen said. It has been a dream of his to jump from China's highest skyscraper since it was built.
BASE jumping originated in the United States in 1975. It then became popular in Europe. The jumpers are expected to not only be brave, but should also have a wide knowledge of wind direction, speed and gravitation.
(China Daily October 6, 2003 |
Newsboy
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 8:35 pm: | |
Australian skydiver injured in Shanghai jump
October 5, 2004 - 7:35PM
An Australian parachutist was injured on Tuesday in a jump off China's tallest skyscraper during a skydiving exhibition.
Roland Simpson was rushed to a hospital after he jumped off the 421-metre Jinmao Tower and failed to "land safely", the official Xinhua News Agency and other media said. They didn't give any details of his injuries or how the accident occurred.
Simpson, 35, was among 38 skydivers from 16 countries taking part this week in an exhibition of base jumping. Base is an acronym for building, antenna, span and earth - the places used by participants instead of planes to make jumps.
Phone calls to organisers of the event in Shanghai's Pudong financial district weren't immediately answered.
Xinhua said the event continued after Simpson's accident.
A base jumping website, http://www.basejump.org, said Simpson, a former world champion known as Slim, had landed on a roof adjacent to the landing area and was unconscious.
The accident happened as he attempted to perform a jump wearing a wing suit, designed to give jumpers the ability to glide and manoeuvre mid-air.
No other details about his injuries were available, the website said.
The site said Simpson was a highly experienced jumper, having logged in excess of 1,200 jumps.
He has competed in and won numerous competitions including those on the International Pro Base Circuit (IPBC), which organises legal base jumping competitions.
Participants were to jump off the 88-storey Jinmao Tower, free-fall for up to six seconds, then open their parachutes about 200 metres from the ground, organisers said earlier.
The event was to be broadcast nationwide, although it wasn't clear whether that was under way at the time of Simpson's accident.
This is the second year the event has been held in Shanghai.
The skydiving exhibition is one of a series of sporting events meant to promote Shanghai, China's commercial hub.
Last month, the city hosted China's first Formula One Grand Prix car race at a new $US320 million ($444 million) track. The city also holds boat races along its historic riverfront.
The company that owns the Jinmao Tower says it spent the equivalent of several hundred thousand dollars to sponsor the jump, including the cost of a special jumping platform.
A similar highly successful competition was held last December off the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - the world's tallest twin skyscrapers.
Australian Jumpers dominated this competition and are regarded as some of the most skilled in the world. Results are posted on www.basejump.org
The Australian B.A.S.E. Association's (A.B.A.) website is a valuable portal for Australian jumpers and has been instrumental in diseminating safety information to jumpers a spokesperson said.
"Jumping equipment and techniques has advanced so much nowadays that incidents of this type are few and far between. We see less of the 'No Fear' T shirt wearing types involved in the sport."
"In fact compared to activities such as rock fishing, where an average of 50 Australians a year die, and golfers by the score are struck by lightning etc jumping is relatively safe."
"Can you beleive that in this day and age that fast food outlets are allowed to sell to already obviously obese people? Where is their 'duty of care?'"
"Fortunately we live in a free and democratic country where we are allowed to exercise our freedom." He said. |
CN
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 8:45 pm: | |
My apology this was an old story from China's newspapers, the local hospital, Oriental Hospital, refused to release any information of Slim, he is in a monitoring ward, the telephone is 0011-86-21-3880-4518 ext. 7210, the organiser's number is 0011-86-21-5047-5011, Mr. Chen is the spokesman, his colleagues refused to ralk either. |
CN
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 8:49 pm: | |
My apology this was an old story from China's newspapers, the local hospital, Oriental Hospital, refused to release any information of Slim, he is in a monitoring ward, the telephone is 0011-86-21-3880-4518 ext. 7210, the organiser's number is 0011-86-21-5047-5011, Mr. Chen is the spokesman, his colleagues refused to ralk either. |
carth
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 9:13 pm: | |
Just get well soon Slim and start jumping again. |
What da?
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 9:28 pm: | |
Quote:"the local hospital, Oriental Hospital"
What the? Wouldn't they all be Oriental Hospitals over there?...It is China after all!
Get well soon Slimbo. |
Rusty
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 9:57 pm: | |
thoughts are with ya slim, get well soon mate... |
ray
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 10:17 pm: | |
My heart sank reading this....sending good vibes your way from the US. Get better soon mate!
ray |
paddy
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 10:26 pm: | |
free fly soon slim |
Stu
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 11:29 pm: | |
Hey slim, speedy recovery mate ! |
treeboy
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 11:34 pm: | |
i spoke with the hospital 2nite on behalf of the family. Slim is still in very serious condition & for now it is too early to make comment on his recovery.
the situation is very serious for now. In respect for parents & family i wont say anymore, but they & slim need all the good vibes & support that the community can give. SLim is strong guy & if anyone can pull through he can |
treeboy
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 11:34 pm: | |
i spoke with the hospital 2nite on behalf of the family. Slim is still in very serious condition & for now it is too early to make comment on his recovery.
the situation is very serious for now. In respect for parents & family i wont say anymore, but they & slim need all the good vibes & support that the community can give. SLim is strong guy & if anyone can pull through he can |
Mac-UK
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 1:23 am: | |
Get well soon..................
thoughts to all......... |
Faber
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 1:30 am: | |
Heal fast bro,hope to see you in the air soon |
Karen
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 4:17 am: | |
Hey Slim! Heal up fast and get well soon, the girls all want to dance with you in Lysebotn again next summer!
Strength and peace,
Karen |
Raistlin
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 5:24 am: | |
Slim,
Best wishes from the Portland Crew. We wish you a speedy recovery, and hope you will return to action soon. Your contributions to the sport (and to me personally) have been priceless. Your enthusiasm, patience, intelligence, and kind and inviting nature are inspiring.
Be well!
-=Raistlin |
Fitz
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 6:07 am: | |
Great, it's been just over 3-years since I got to watch people jumping from sky-scrapers.
"Chinese Government sponsored"...typical tastelessness.
Anyway, good-luck Slim.
Fitz,
USA |
Mercsix
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 6:41 am: | |
Wow I just got through talking to a friend about this being the day of Dwain's accident a year ago. Lots of prayers to Slim tough guy so I have no doubt he will pull through. |
iiro
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 7:23 am: | |
Lot's of positive thoughts from Finland.
Get well, mate!
iiro |
foji
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 7:28 am: | |
Good vibes from the Austrian Crew,
Get well again soon! |
Deloris
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 8:15 am: | |
Hey Slim, Best wishes to recover, you always have a nack of getting out of the shit and coming out smelling like roses. |
Miki
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 8:25 am: | |
Roland, I hope you are ok, I was surprised to hear the last night news.
Please take care of yourself. Miki |
cas
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 8:53 am: | |
Good vibes from Beijing!
Get well again soon!
www.casballoon.com |
Gordon
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 8:55 am: | |
Just heard the news from deloris, mate hang in there and Get well soon! |
Kylie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 9:15 am: | |
Get well soon Slim - you are my favourite dancer!! |
adam and ben
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 9:25 am: | |
mate..all the best..here's to a speedy recovery. |
Julie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 9:59 am: | |
My thoughts are with you, and hoping for speedy and full recovery |
Dallas
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 10:35 am: | |
Keep fighting n Get well soon |
Kieran
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 12:15 pm: | |
Hang in there mate. We're all expecting to see you out there bragging about yet another mishap you've escaped. If anyone's gonna pull through, it'll be you. |
pall
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 12:45 pm: | |
get well soon and we can fly freely later...see ya next summer mate... |
Melita
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 1:39 pm: | |
Slim...I can't believe you've done it again! Hope you get back on your feet smiling and home to Sydney soon! See you on the dance floor this summer buddy!xxx salsa chica Melita |
Get Well Soon!
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 2:14 pm: | |
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Rebecca
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 2:28 pm: | |
Our thoughts are with you!!
The Great Keppel Girls |
Delmy y Jose
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 2:36 pm: | |
get well soon roland we love you.
your friends. |
Jason Wang
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 4:12 pm: | |
Hi, my name is Jason and I'm a chinese national. I've just got news update from a China's website. Here I translate it briefly to you all.
Simpson had his trial jump at 19:25 on Oct 5, Peking time. His initial execution was smooth and comfortable.
Webmasters Note: Due to the nature of the incident the celebrity of 'Slim' and the hits this site receives after careful consideration I have conceded to the numerous recent requests and have edited this post slightly.
I have done this as the article is: - 'highly speculative'
- 'extremely graphic', and most probably
- 'bullshit' given that a journalist wrote it.
Thank you Jason for taking the time to translate and post this article to assist informing his friends via the website!
If anyone has a problem with this please familiarise yourself with this sites Acceptable Use Policy here.
In the interests of 'free speech' click on the below link to read the full unedited version at another website:
News URL: http://sports.sina.com.cn/o/2004-10-06/10001181055.shtml |
hoohai
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 4:39 pm: | |
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Kieran
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 5:14 pm: | |
Hey Jason, thanks for the translation. He's got a lot of friends all round the world who will all have trouble getting info. Of course, as you said, the press can get it wrong and have a desire to get a story out before the facts. We shouldn't jump too quickly onto any news we get through them.
Does anyone know if his 'better half' is over there with him? If so, can you email me rather than post it up on here.
Thanks from Japan. |
seven
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 6:28 pm: | |
hey slim...
come on...smackdaddy and i are holding our breath...you can do it...
peace love and mungbeans....7 & smackdaddy... |
Tom Erik
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 6:36 pm: | |
Good Vibes from Trollveggen area in Norway to you Slim.. |
Jason Wang
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 7:01 pm: | |
Don't mention Kieran. Sorry to everyone if my translation disturbs you. It's been a big mishap and I feel sorry for 'slim', too, and hope he'll pull through it.
The report released by that press that I quoted is trust-worthy as it's a reputable source of news. However the text may be a little disturbing but I just wanted to get the ppl aware of the incident.
Sorry folks, let's hold our prayer to 'slim'. |
craig simpson
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 7:24 pm: | |
This complete post has been removed at the request of the author, Craig, Slim's brother due to the fact that his words here are being manipulated by the media.
The Family at this time is being harrassed by elements of the sensationalistic media and distraught at the blatant inacuracies and fabrications to date. |
craig simpson
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 8:12 pm: | |
The top portion of this post has been edited at the request of the author, Craig, Slim's brother due to the fact that his words here are being manipulated by the media.
The Family at this time is being harrassed by elements of the sensationalistic media and distraught at the blatant inacuracies and fabrications to date.
Craig: "Please respect the wishes of the family and not pass information on to the media." |
Jason
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 8:39 pm: | |
Hi Craig,
FYI. I've posted a message on a China's forum and ask the people to provide useful contact infos to you. In doing so, I made your email public to the forum.
Hold on to it and dont give up. |
Richard
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 9:28 pm: | |
Hi Craig,
Sorry to hear the sad news, I recon if anyone can bet the odds it allways going to be your brother.
If there is anything I can do to help let me know.
richlawrence@hotmail.com
Richard |
Roxana, Juan, Evelyn Orellana
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 9:29 pm: | |
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. |
2pac
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 - 10:54 pm: | |
Hey Slim,
Hang on man, Croatian BASErs wish you a fast and speedy recovery!! |
Pete
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 12:37 am: | |
Hey Slim,
Piece and Love to you maaaan...You have to come to party with us in Moscow...So, see you there !!!
"••••••• Finns" Pete And Tony |
JJ
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 12:38 am: | |
Come on Slim! Pull through...Fingers crossed and sending the most positive vibes to my BASE idol...Slim. You are an inspiration to us all.
JJ |
Robarsh
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 4:52 am: | |
Prays are with you mate. |
Diesel
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 5:42 am: | |
Hang in there buddy! |
Simeon
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 7:24 am: | |
Hey Slim,
The girls aren't the only ones awaiting your lead on the dance floor. Thinking of you and your family, and sending you positive vibes now that you're a greenie and believe in them. Sim |
Ben
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 8:09 am: | |
Thoughts and best wishes are with Slim and his family.
Craig, did Slim have medical insurance for China? If not, maybe ABA could set up some means of donating money to help... |
richard
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 8:10 am: | |
...and then BOOM it opened up with line twists...
cant wait to hear that story |
Robert Evans
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 8:21 am: | |
Roland,
Email has made you the talk of Forests NSW, and all of us with any `religion' at all are praying for you and yours. |
avery
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 10:47 am: | |
Really very sorry to hear of this accident.
Slim you are in our family's prayers. |
babybase
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 11:16 am: | |
If anyone has details yet about Slim's condition can you please let us know as soon as possible?
Prayers and strength to you Slim. We Love you. |
stanley
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 12:50 pm: | |
"Brain death" was reported in today's chinese news website.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2004-10/07/content_2058882.htm
Sorry to hear the sad news, hope for a miracle. |
egon
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 1:54 pm: | |
Man you have done it again, now do the same as last time and pull yourself out of the sh.t. Best of all luck, the old man. |
Bev Sullivan
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 3:12 pm: | |
Dearest "Bart" Simpson,
All our deepest wishes go to you and your family.
Fight hard and get well.
Love Bev (Cumberland Forest Nursery) |
Craig simpson
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 3:53 pm: | |
This post has been deleted at the request of the author, Craig, Slim's brother due to the fact that his words here are being manipulated by the media.
The Family at this time is being harrassed by elements of the sensationalistic media and distraught at the blatant inacuracies and fabrications to date. |
Avery
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 5:02 pm: | |
Craig, this is the worst news we could get.
The BASE community loses another favorite.
Sincere condolences from the Badenhop family.
Avery |
Stu
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 5:35 pm: | |
A tragedy that will long sit heavy in all our hearts.
Condolences to the Simpson family.
We will miss you Slim |
Therese
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 5:36 pm: | |
Our thoughts and prayers are with Roland and his family at this terrible time. What an amazing guy who has the admiration and love of so many people. I still keep hoping it's a bad dream. We love you Roland and we are thinking of you. |
Jay E. Ramirez
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 5:41 pm: | |
My sincere condolences from all of us here in Colorado. We'll pray for Slim and his family.
Jay |
Ray Losli
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 5:48 pm: | |
I and D.J.
dont know what to say except we loved him
like a brother. He was our brother.
Our heart goes out to Andrea and Slim's mother.
Craig,and sisters.
...Ray Losli / D.J. Higgins |
Lucy Bennett
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 5:53 pm: | |
Hello, my name is Lucy Bennett, I'm a journalist with the Australian Associated Press.
I would really like to get in touch with Slim's family.
If you want to, please ring me on 02 93228050 or email me. |
Johnnyb
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 5:56 pm: | |
Love from Norway to Slim on the next level, we will se you again sometime...
Thoughts to family and friends, words are limited.
http://onheading.com |
Kiki
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 6:10 pm: | |
Didn't know him personally, but heard a lot from my BASE colleague Robert P., who was with him in China...I know he will make also angels laugh like he did to his friends.
Condolences to his wife and family... |
2pac
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 6:55 pm: | |
This is really shocking news....still can not belive it...SLIM was/is a SUPERguy which had understanding for everyone....deepest condolences to his family and friends...Croatian BASE jumpers will miss you!!! |
Mac-UK
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 7:12 pm: | |
Fu(k
Thoughts to all close...........
A bad time for all.
Condolences to family, friends, the aussie crew and the world BASE family. |
rainer
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 7:18 pm: | |
Condolences to Slim's family and his closest friends. We'll miss you.
Austrian BASE jumpers |
Anna
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 7:55 pm: | |
Slim was one in a million. Our thoughts are with Andrea and the Simpson family. We'll all miss him. |
audacium
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 8:19 pm: | |
My best wishes go out to Slim and his family and friends. Though I have not met you personally I know people for whom you are an exceptional person and jumper.
Send all your good vibes to Slim in China, maybe there is hope!
Eduard (from Munich) |
Deloris
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 8:52 pm: | |
Craig, remember I'm just down the street and Gordon is just around the corner if you need anything, My thoughts are with you all. |
Rosa Zenel
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 8:57 pm: | |
Condolences to Slims family. I will miss him. What I loved about Roland was he was honest and a straight shooter. He accepted me even though I was the new kid on the block. He always had time for me and I will miss him. So, to his family if there is anything I can do please call 03 9530 5276 or rosa77@bigpond.com
My prays are with Slim and his family.
With Love
Rosa |
Lika
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 9:52 pm: | |
My condolences to Slim's family and friends.
I met him just a few times but... i will miss you Slim.
It hurts. |
PeterCs
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 10:50 pm: | |
Praid much for you today, and will continue.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. |
SimonB
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 11:01 pm: | |
What a terrible loss. I only knew Slim this year from Norway and Russia, but he was a top bloke. No ego, just friendly and fun to be around. You will be missed,
Simon (UK) |
FINGERS
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 8, 2004 - 12:01 am: | |
OMG
I am lost for words. My heart goes out to family and Andrea. |
FastPete
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Finnish Crew sends deepest condolences to Slim`s family and friends...
We are out of words now...dont know what to say...
FastPete |
Faber
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Slim..... We only talked abit on mails,but even there i could see a special person.
Thourghts to the family,close freinds,ABA the BASE world we have again lost one of the finest persons...
Fly free Brother
Faber |
AdamF
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This is terrible to read. My best goes to friends and family. |
den
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Our deepest condolences to family and friends...
no words no coments
C-Ya SLIM...
from russia with love
den sveta dima kaplay tolis alex sergei masha
and all russian crew
keep mooving be safe don't die... |
TrubaDur
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SLIM... we will remember you... |
Tolis
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Slim - thank you for good time in Moscow.
Deepest condolences to the Slim's family and all Slim's frends.
Moscow B.A.S.E. Open Air Org. |
IAN
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My deepest deepest condolences to Slim's family and friends.
It was a joy and honour to meet Slim this June in Norway.
What a bad year.
ian |
Fly Boy
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Skydiver brain dead - Herald Sun Australia
08oct04
AN Australian skydiver seriously injured after jumping off China's tallest building is brain dead.
Roland Simpson, 35, was listed as "brain dead" by neurological experts at Shanghai's Oriental Hospital, China's Chengdu Business Daily said.
"The concerned departments of Shanghai have placed much importance on this and have brought in a lot of neurological experts for diagnoses. Most of the experts said Simpson's condition conformed to brain death," a head nurse said.
Simpson failed to land properly after leaping from Shanghai's 420.5m Jin Mao Tower during a practice on Tuesday for an event sponsored by the Chinese Government to celebrate National Day. |
JJ
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Throughout life we have different heroes depending on what goal we decide to accomplish. When I decided to get into BASE aerials, Dwain and Slim became my heroes and as one does with heroes, I put them both up on a pedestal. I watched videos of them and was amazed at the acrobatics they could pull off!
Then one dark night in California, I unexpectedly ran into them while walking out to the exit point of a bridge. They welcomed me, a new BASE jumper in their sport. I wanted to tell them how much I looked up to them, respected them and wanted to be like them. I could not believe how friendly these guys were! After the jump, they told me they were going out to jump a dam and that I should head out there - I did - and as I was sneaking out to the middle to jump alone I heard a "pssssp" from the bushes, it was Dwain. I said, "where is Slim?" Dwain replied, "ahhh mate, he only has three rigs so he's somewhere in the bushes packing and I'm just waiting for him." I thought packing in the dark?! In the bushes?! Only three rigs?! It was nearing dawn and I asked, "how many jumps you guys make tonight?" Dwain replied, "I think we've made seven so far."
At the exit I watched, amazed at their skill as they each did multiple flips. As we walked up the road back to the car, I told them how amazing their jumps were and how cool aerials in BASE are. Both Dwain and Slim told me they were only scratching the surface of aerials in BASE...
A few months later, at a campfire in the middle of the desert, Slim and I told our party that we were going back to the top of a volcanic neck cliff to make our second jump. Talk about going hard, earlier that day, Slim mistook a cholla cactus for a handrest. He actually turned green and went into shock as Anne pulled out about 50 barbed prickers from the palm of his hand – holy shit, that must have been painful... As Slim and I were hiking up that night, the wind began to get stronger and stronger and as we reached the top it was near gale force wind. I knew I was turning back, but Slim told me he was jumping. I thought he was nuts! He jumped, I heard a crack, and then I saw his canopy flying away from the cliff back to the campfire. As I was hiking down I was thinking, "how did he do that, how did he know he could make it?" It was amazing to me.
I wanted to have the knowledge, the skill and the experience my heroes had. I wanted to be like them and have their ability. They changed my life and they inspired me more than anyone else - in the sport of BASE and in life. They were both genuine, admirable and two of the nicest guys I had ever met.
Later, I learned that they worked very hard to get to that level of greatness. Nobody had the passion for BASE jumping that Dwain and Slim had. Nobody went as hard as Dwain and Slim. These were my heroes. I will never forget them. They will forever be on that pedestal. I know they are going hard, joking and laughing somewhere together again…
My heart and deepest condolences go out to Slim's loved ones. I deeply regret hearing this news.
JJ |
NickD
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Nice, JJ.
Sweet dreams, Slim . . .
NickD |
karen
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Thank you JJ...
Thanks for calling, Nick. It was much better hearing it from you than reading it on line.
Condolences to Andrea and all of Slim's family, friends, and loves ones.
I am awed by his courage, determination, and perseverance in coming back to a sport that had battered and broke him once before. He faced down the demon of fear after his recovery and re-entered the sport with humor and panache. "...and cripples can fly.." he said at exit. What an inspiration that was, as I was also coming back from a shattered leg. Thank you Slim, for your strength and courage. Thank you for setting such a great example in BASE. Thank you for being such a good friend and enriching the lives of so many people around me. Thank you for dancing with me in Lysebotn and making me look so good, like I actually knew what I was doing! You were a leader in so many respects, and you will be sorely missed.
Goddess bless,
Karen |
D Spink
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There aren't words for the emotions I am feeling today. Slim was rightly a legend, and his passing cannot be measured.
Condolences to family.
D. Spink |
Tree
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I remember Slim at BD99, or maybe it was 2000, well after midnight in the lobby, with 3 or 4 other blokes, circling and dicussing a round laid out to pack. THere was much technical discussion, movement from canopy to line, back to canopy, down to container, back to canopy, flake, fold, re-flake, re-fold, back to lines, check container, back to canopy, examine, discuss, hour after hour this went on. Beer after beer. The blokes were obviously trying to learn all they could from the master. After many hours of this, finally Slim decided it was just too late, to drunk to pack, and got up and left. It was a funny scene to watch, and I'll always remember Slim, cheery as always, drunk as hell, but spending his time at BD helping out others.
RIP
Tree |
Foolpix
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Slim,
Now you have no more limits for jumping all the cliffs around where you are.
Have some good jumps with the ones who went there before.
As usual evaluate a huge big way for all of us together on your new cliffs.
Open some nice spots. You don't need any more canopies and protections, now you fly!
You are now part of it, in a rock, in the wind or whatever.
Don't blow too strong when we are in the exit.
We'll join you soon, for some new figures and f..cking nice jumps.
C-ya soon.
Love and respect. |
Tara
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My deepest condolances to Slim's family and Andrea... He was an incredible soul that touched many and that could cheer you up no matter how heavy the sadness... he made the world a brighter, happier and much more exciting place to be.
Thankyou Slim for your friendship and for that great vegetarian dish of chicken that you shared with us.
All our love, Tara, Simon and baby Zoe. |
Ferry
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My condolences to Slim's family and friends. Met him in KL this year, where he surprised me how someone that walks like he did can jump like he did.
RIP |
Tim
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Condolences to Slim's family and all that knew him. We've lost another great man.
Tim Rigby |
Diesel
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Just got back from Shanghai - I am crushed to hear Slim died... the very same day Dwain did a year ago... Life does have a sick sense of humor.
Thank you for inspiring so many, you will not be forgotten man!
You can find the pictures of the event at the following URL.
http://www.xof711.com/shanghai/
If some of you would like to have Slim's pictures, I'll be more than happy to set up a folder with all the High Definition files in order for you guys to have print quality photos, free of charge and copyright.
RIP
D. |
BranchFlower
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Fly with the Angels Slim |
Robert
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One thing can be guaranteed; we will all die one day.
Please learn from Slim's incident, BASE jumping is risky, and life is precious.
Tom showed us this too: www.tomislav.org
My condolences to his family and friends. |
Mick
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It is terrible to hear of the passing of another person that is a pioneer in their sport. From what I have read, Slim is widely known and loved.
I am sure that I speak from many that are outside the BASE community who want to share condolences, I do, in particular from my end of town - the white-water kayaking community.
We share the same motivation, we are aware of the many possible ends.
My prayers for all who are greiving from this tragic loss - AMEN |
Nikko Oslo BASE #9
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After spending 4 years in australia, and lurking various BASE forums in the past 5 years, i feel like a small part of the aussie BASE scene (even though i only did one jump down under, and i will never be as hardcore as you guys). Slim is one of the aussies i was looking forward to meeting one time at an exit point... I was so sure i was going to bump into him somewhere in the world.
Heard so much about you from your friends, read so many posts of yours and had so much respect for your person...
I didnt want to post anything as i was sure you were gonna pull through this as you did when you had your cliff strike..
Words can't express my sorrow.
To his loved ones, his family and to the aussie BASE scene.. My thoughts are with you.
And to Slim: fly free and may the force be with you.
Always... |
iiro
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Slim was not only one of the greatest base-jumpers ever, but he was also one of the nicest persons i have ever known.
My deepest condolences to all Slim's loved ones.
Fly free, brother!
Iiro |
Mel
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You were a larger than life character, one that was on the fringe of my life for more than 18 months, yet we never got to meet. Those closest to you will mourn your loss for a long time to come.... yet somehow they take comfort in knowing you went the way you would have wanted....
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear".....
Fly free Slim x |
David Z
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I feel compelled to write a few words... I've only briefly ever heard about base jumping having seen it a couple of times on tv, so after reading the article on the Sydney Morning Herald about the tragic accident and the link to this site, I logged on here to find out more... and what I found out is what a wonderful and well loved person Roland Simpson or "Slim" was.
It's sad, when accidents as this happen and the feeling of a life taken away so early. I am sure however he'd be looking down upon all of you now with a good cheer in his heart, seeing all the love thats clearly evident from all his friends and family. Everyone will reunite one day, up above.
My regards,
David Z/Sydney Australia |
Mike
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"To live on in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
My deepest condolences to all Slim's family and friends. |
simone
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I don't know anything about the sport but I was really upset reading about the article in the sydney morning herald.
I logged on to this website & I was touched by everybody's kind words, it was really heart warming.
I was reading about his prognosis & then I started to read that he had died.
I was in total shock as I wasn't expecting it.
I feel for all of his family & friend's & I hope
that they know that there are so many caring people out there.
He looked like a brave soul.
I can't believe too that his friend had passed a year earlier on the same day. I too remember reading that article.
If there is any sense in any of this, at least know that two great friends who shared so much, are together again.
My thoughts are with you all.. |
tomec
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I have nothing to do with this scene, but have read what has happend to your friend Slim.....I am so sad for all of you. To his family, I also have lost my brother tragically, and although you will never feel better you will learn to accept the loss. My heart goes out to you all..... |
MK
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Fly free angel. Now you have wings. |
C
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A friend of mine had been a sky diver for many years and progressed to BASE. Several years ago I began regularly reading the forum and articles to try and gain an understanding.
While I've never met Slim, from his posts I was able to see why he was so loved and respected.
My deepest condolances to his family and friends. |
Jazz
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Fly free my friend. You're missed already. |
Jason Bell
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Here's a pic I took of Slim in Norway, June 2004. He was one of the best.
PIC HERE |
D
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Slim will be a guardian angel watching over all of you when you jump now..... |
jayson
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Does anyone know if the Red Bull Airforce base jumpers were also at this event? |
Liv
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Since the tragic news of Slims condition was released the number of enquires from the media has increased. The ABA is in the process of preparing an informative official statement. If all jumpers and friends could refer any media enquiries directly to livia.d@ozemail.com.au it would be appreciated. |
G
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I met Slim and DW on my first base trip at a big wall in Norway. I had no idea what huge personalities in the sport I was dealing with. It was only after two days and a Salsa party that Jimmy told me about their exploits!
I was looking forward to running into Slim on a trip to Oz in January but now I count myself very lucky to have brushed shoulders with the man and having him give me advice and encouragement when I started out.
I am very sad
Thanks S
Live fast, Die young, as late as possible.... |
Glenn
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Slim you were one of the most inspirational men I have met. A joy to be around. I will miss you |
DexterBASE
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No, no, no....
Slim, I'm so sorry. I wanted to make a jump with you so badly, I even talked to Ray about it hoping we'd get to flick something together. I'll be jumping this weekend, hopefully you can still join me for a 2-way. What do you say?
Of all the jumpers out there, you are one of my biggest inspirations. I will miss you. |
Carl V
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I studied with and knew roland as a young and crazy guy at uni in canberra although I would never suggest that we were friends. He was always a person of infectious spirit and irrepresable humour. he was universally liked and shone with unbeleivable energy and enthusiasm for everything he did.
Although we had very little in common, it does not suprise me to read here he was so well liked and respected. It saddens me to hear of his death.
The world needs more people like Roland. They remind us of the value of a life lived without restraint
Respectful condolences to his family and to the many people who obviously had love for him.
Carl |
Tony
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slim
i didnt know u that well. I said g'day at lunch times. walkin in the elevator at work or in the lunch room. A nice guy with a great spirit
my prayers go to u and your family
ps.....FAT whoever u r.......get a life |
Kylie
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To my favourite dancer, you will be missed. |
Julie
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Thanks Tony re Fats horrible message I concur
I've know Roland 'Slim" for almost 20 years and watched him grow up, we are all taking his death very hard |
lilly
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His best friends are staying with his family to sort things out.
So far no any chinese media has reported his death.
His spirit always flys with peer.
Deepest condolence to his family and friends. |
nik
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12 years ago I walked into the YMCA in Canberra and was asked, "What do you want you snot-nosed greenie?" Guess who? Always crazy, always extreme, I owe Roland for showing me the joys of rockclimbing and teaching me how not to behave at a party! He sure knew how to push the envelope.
To Sue, Craig, Kylie and Clare - my deepest sympathy. |
TB
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12 months have passed since we went through the pain of DW accident. I came on here to write a few words only to find more bad news..
Condolences to Slims wife, family, friends, and admirers.
The thing I liked the most about Slim was his incredibly infectious zest for milking every last bit of enjoyment, action, and adventure out of life.
I found this to be very motivating and invigorating. It was great to see a person with a "can do" attitude. Most humans would winge and complain if they had the wonky body Slim had.
Love your work, your stories, and your adventures.
I think Slim would like it best if we all followed his example.
Moje Saocesce
Stay Safe
Good Luck
Have Fun |
Valery and Natasha
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One from last Slim`s fotos:
http://www.ruexp.ru/jinmao2.php
Our condolences to his family and friends. |
Coop
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Thanks for so many good BASE memories Slim. I'll never forget ya. |
kylie simpson
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hey guys,
This is Rolands sister, I am with roland in Shanghai. For what it is worth I have read some of these messages to slim, I know he cant hear them but I just wanted to let him know that his BASE family from around the world have sent there best wishes for him. BASE was his life, his passion and he was with his mates having a wicked time till the end. Thanks to all for your support and I think everyone would agree this is the passing of a great man, a hero to so many of us, a best friend and my big bro.
Cheers guys and keep it real,
kylie simpson |
douggs
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slims final days in shanghai were filled with laughter and fun and giving sh!t to his friends as good as ever.im devestated by whats happened as he was my teacher, my hero and my friend.he went beyond anything and anyone and did it with a smile and a relaxed attitude that can never be matched. fly free my brother
your buddy
douggs |
Julien
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I saw slim in shanghai several days ago...
i asked him "how are you",he told me:"fine!"
he smiles all the time and full of confidence and quite active...
2days ago i have recieved someone's phone to ask the latest info about slim from Australia...may be it was one of you here...
so sad to get the bad news from a chinese news page which has disappeared now strangely...can't believe it...
waiting for miracles...
Julien |
andrew
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i dont know anything about the sport, but as an australian living in shanghai, i was shocked and saddened when i read about this in the sydney morning herald. since the initial article, i had been regularly checking the herald site, hoping for the best. my condolences go out to his family, friends and anyone who knew him. he sounded like a great man. |
Stein Edvardsen
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After one of the longest, saddest flights I ever had I’m back home in Norway. Reading all the condolences make me cry and thinking of his families, I’m so sorry for what happened and have no words for it. I’m feeling so helpless in this situation, as an organizer I keep thinking, “ is there anything we could do different to prevent this accident ” I hope to find an answer so we at least can make it safer for the future. Slims accident is a reminder that it can happen to even the best jumpers, so please be careful out there everyone.
My deepest condolences to Slims wife, family and friends.
Stein |
maha
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Deepest condolences to the Slim's family and all Slim's frends.
Moscow B.A.S.E. Open Air Org.
bsbd
maha |
Jose
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Roland
You will always stay in our hearts and we will never forget you, continue your flight towards the sky.
Fly our dear friend, your soul is now free like the wind, fly like the birds and the butterflies. You always were happy flying.
You leave a great void in our lives, may god protect you forever and we will not say goodbye, but rather, we'll see you later!
Our deepest condolences to Andrea, his parents, brother, sisters and friends
Your Friends Jose, Delmy, Evelyn, Roxana and Jose Jr |
ebbe3
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Hi Slim,
you are are flying with the angels,
we are watching towards the sky with tears...
We can`t see you, but know you are there |
mountain guy
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If a man is a reflection of those around him, Slim was truly a beautiful spirit.
Fly on....
My deepest sympathies to both family and friends. |
Robert Pecnik
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Dear Slim,
One day we gonna fly together again! One day you gonna make me laugh hard again! One day we will go hard again as we went this summer.
It is hard to accept that you went to another universe to play w Dwain.
Slim, I am so proud that I had opportunity to spend nice time w you in China. Having dinner and super great time in the piano bar night before you left.
Fly long, fly fast like never before my dear friend
Condolences to Andrea and all his family.
Robert |
Gabriel
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Dar Slim
I will miss you very much , I always enjoyed talking with you and I know you were one of the Best Jumpers around .
Thank you for your advices.
Tu amigo
Gabo |
Richard
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Roland,
We have done some cool stuff over the years, some of it not so clever but always a blast. I going to miss seeing your happy face, it will be strange not having you dropping around for a visit, at about dinner time as luck would have it....Your timing was always spot on.
I am very sad at this time, I will not remain sad but celebrate the life we shared, as this is what you would have also done for me.
Andrea, Sue, Craig, Kylie and Clare my thoughts are with you, give the handsome one a big hug from me.
Richard |
Anne Helliwell
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Slimmer, we were playing tug of war the other day. It was the same day Dwain died a year ago and he wanted you to go play with him. We wanted you over here and he wanted you over there so we were tugging over you. I went and visited you in the Shanghai ICU, I wasn't allowed there but barged my way in to see you and we were still playing tug of war. All your friends wanted you, Andrea, your sisters, brother, your Mum, all you family, and your friends at work. Dwain and Nik wanted you.
They won.
Love you Slim.
Will miss you heaps!
Anne |
Douglas
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Slim
words seem so inadequate to express how devastating your departure from this earth is. You were there giving me encouragement when I first started Skydiving and again helped so much when I began camera work. Then you were there for my first base jumps and looked after me in KL. You were an inspiration and a good friend that will be missed by everyone whose life you touched.
Craig
I know how much Slim meant to you and how proud of him you were. I can only offer my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Andrea
I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I'll see you soon so we can talk then but my thoughts are with you. Be strong.
Love Douglas |
Rhondi
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Slim,
Even though I only visited with you a couple of times I'm glad you became a part of our family when you married my cousin. You were so handsome on your wedding day and I know for a fact you completed Andrea's life. With your enthusiasm for life and adventure you were definitely her match. You will be greatly missed but I know you will still be with Andrea in your own way.
My condolences to your family, especially my beautiful cousin Andrea.
Take care until we meet again,love
Rhondi |
Mrs. B
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 9, 2004 - 3:05 pm: | |
Slim,
I will miss you.
"A bloody disaster" you said when you FINALLY showed up LATE with me and Spence's wedding bands, done up in a pull up cord. We wouldn't have had it any other way.
Cheers!
Sandy
I tried to count to three, I really did. |
Anna
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 3:14 am: | |
No words can express the sorrow of losing a dear friend. But for your family, I can't even imagine their pain of losing their son...brother...husband....
Slim, I was so looking forward to our catch-up in Sydney later in the month, on our salsa and hearing your latest stories. I never expected to hear them like this....
Your zest for life; your passion for your sport and that unquenchable thirst for adventure; your kick out of those dips and those elbows (on my head!!!)on the dance floor; your party tricks; your friendliness, your encouragement and your time for all; your infectious smile and your open embrace....you were a package that will never be matched. You lived life to the max and left the way you would have chosen.
We love you and we will miss you, but will cherish the memories we have of you.
My deepest condolences to Sue, Andrea, Craig, Kylie and Clare. You're all in my thoughts and I will see you soon.
Anna |
Bernhard Sauer
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 3:43 am: | |
I will always remember Slim - whom I have first met at my very first BASE jumps in Norway in summer 1997 with the BR-group - as an extraordinary person with a very special kind of humor. It was unbelievable to me that he came back to the sport following his accident with serious results. Hard to understand and accept what happened now. I am sad and will always remember the good time we had in Norway. Fly forever Slim, it was good having met you and shared some great jumps together.
Bernhard
Frankfurt, Germany |
neilj
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 4:02 am: | |
We heard the news that Slim had been hurt whilst checking the internet at the Horner pub in LB. Needless to say everyone was pretty shaken up. It was only this morning when checking the news from NZ that I realised this had turned worse. Respect and condolences to Slim's wife, family and friends.
Neil-NZ |
Helma
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 7:19 am: | |
My dear Slim – So many feelings and thoughts in my head right now. I was allowed and proud to be part of your life for many years and it brought so much to my life being next to such a strong willed, lively and intense person as you were. I admired your spirit, the fact that you did not accept boundaries and I simply had made an eternal place in my heart for you. You made me the Austri(al)ian I still am today (living back in Vienna since 2001 for all those who know me).
I still remember driving you around in the get-away car when you had less than 10 BASE jumps. Remember El CAP and running from the dogs in December 1993? Checking out European, American and Australian mountains, buildings for opportunities to leap off? And the terrible pink filming helmet I built for you? - Honestly BASE was not always my friend – it frightened me terribly, I was angry at it – but BASE was always there next to you. You were so proud of your pioneering in BASE, you said it made you feel alive and you wanted to show people how to make it safe. I wished you so much that you succeed in this.
I wish your wife and your family all possible strength!! I am so so sorry
Where-ever you are spreading your wings now you stay in our hearts and you will be present through your stories, your incredible charisma. Slim – send us one of your bright smiles now and then. We will feel it.
Helma (alias The Boss) |
aunt carley
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 7:54 am: | |
slim,
i know you can see us from up above and are feeling the love that is being sent your way. the Lord is good. He gave you a life many people could only dream of. from the moment i met you, i remember telling andrea she did good. you were a keeper! somehow, you were the missing piece, the part that completed her. together, you possessed a love that none could deny.
i remember the first time i saw you and andrea dance. my gosh....i was in awe! didn't think anyone out there could be her match ! and there you were, leading her. it was if you two were the only ones on the dance floor. you were in your own little world. it was beautiful!
thank you for loving andrea so much and making her whole being come alive whenever she was with you or whenever your name was mentioned.
the love you shared is forever.
so until we meet again, dear slim.....
my aloha to you & your family. |
Liane
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 10:57 am: | |
Dear Slim,
Thanks for teaching me to live and for making my days at Cumberland more than just a job. Events such as climbing up the flag pole, folding up parachutes on Monday mornings in the Information Centre and picking up the 'beast' are some of my fondest memories.
I will never forget your spirit and love for life and for that you will always have a special place in my heart.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Be free and fly forever
Your friend, Liane |
Therese
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 12:29 pm: | |
What happened to Treeboy? Is he in hospital in China? He was on line after Slim's accident. We hope he is ok. Our thoughts and prayers are with Slim and ALL his family and friends. It's hard to think about anything else at the moment. |
David
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 9:47 pm: | |
Has Slim's status changed??? The SMH are saying that he may not be brain dead ?? Wow, maybe we can believe in miracles again!
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/10/1097346698000.html
David Z/Sydney |
Hang in There Mate
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 10:52 pm: | |
Injured Australian may not be brain dead
October 10, 2004
Diplomats called in over 'brain dead' skydiver
An Australian BASE jumper badly injured in a jump from China's tallest skyscraper may not be brain dead and his condition is improving, a hospital official and media report said.
Roland Simpson, 35, suffered serious injuries last Tuesday when his parachute lines became twisted and he landed on a building rather than the patch of lawn designated for the jump.
Hospital officials, the Australian embassy and the Shanghai Government - which organised the jump as a publicity event for the city - have given no details of his condition.
A Chinese newspaper last week reported he was brain dead, citing unidentified hospital sources.
However, a receptionist at Shanghai East Hospital's intensive care unit said hospital president Liu Zhongmin on Saturday announced an improvement in Simpson's condition.
"He has taken a turn for the better. He's not brain dead or anything as the reports were saying," said the man, who asked that his name not be used.
Shanghai's state-controlled media did not report Liu's remarks. However, the Beijing Evening News quoted Liu denying Simpson was brain dead, and said he was still receiving care.
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"His blood pressure is stable. Now we are trying to revive his brain and support his breathing. We are not now making the appraisal that he's brain dead," Liu was quoted as saying.
"The biggest problem is his brain injury. Recovery from a brain injury takes a long time," Liu said.
Last week, Simpson's brother Craig posted a message on the Australian BASE Association's website saying Simpson was effectively dead when he landed.
"It took 20 minutes to bring him back but after 20 minutes of no oxygen to his brain there is nothing left and he won't be coming back," Craig Simpson's message said.
Shanghai's Chengdu Business Daily last week reported Simpson was listed as brain dead by neurological experts at the hospital.
"The concerned departments of Shanghai have placed much importance on this and have brought in a lot of neurological experts for diagnoses," a hospital head nurse told the paper.
"Most of the experts said Simpson's condition conformed to brain death."
Simpson, known to his friends as Slim, was among 38 highly-experienced base jumpers from 16 nations invited by the Shanghai Sports Bureau to take part in the jump off the 421-metre Jinmao Tower.
Simpson was injured in a practice jump the morning of the event, which went ahead as planned that afternoon.
Base jumping - an acronym for building, antenna, span and earth - refers to jumping with a parachute from a permanent surface rather than skydiving from an airplane. |
?
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??????????? |
anonymous
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 9:35 am: | |
you don't know what you've got till its gone |
Anna
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 9:35 am: | |
All, just to let you know that I have spoken to Kylie and confirmed that there was no official comment from the hospital, and she requested that I re-iterate that no one listens to the media reports and to ignore the latest article.
And sorry for the false hope. |
Bert
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 9:51 am: | |
Can someone say for sure what is happening? |
Deloris
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 10:20 am: | |
Helma,
Just letting you know my thoughts are with you as well.
Feel free to call if you want to talk. |
Heidi Holmes
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 11:22 am: | |
Hey slim, your one of the 'realest' people I know. Your nature was so refreshing and honest, and a heck of a lot of fun. Sim and I will carry on the salsa dance crazy moves phenomina like mad and make sure it never gets too serious!!! well'e have a dance again one day...maybe not now but sometime...
To your family I send a hug and some strength, i only met slims sister and wife but my heart goes to you all. love from Heids in Oz |
Nigel
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 12:28 pm: | |
I spent time with Slim when he lived in Old Bar,we surfed ,windsurfed ,went hang gliding etc and he taught me some skydiving ,he has lived more lives than anyone I know and enjoyed them all to the absolute maximum. I will miss you "Ugly". |
Stacey
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:34 pm: | |
After visiting you in the hospital after the 'oops' three years ago, I asked you whether laying there with a variety of broken bones was going to stop you jumping. You said 'Everytime they adjust my catheter I think maybe, but then I think..NAH!'
Im not a basejumper, but we spent a fantastic New Years together,had lots of fancy ballroom dancing,drank a fair amount of tecquila together, Ive even lent you a shirt (Im a size 8 and it looked, mmmm, interesting on you)and best of all heaped the hot and steaming on all those with too much ego in this sport and others. I have had my life in your hands a number of times, and felt supremely confident..something that a self-confessed scaredy cat would rarely be able to admit.
There are few people that you meet in life who encourage you to live your own life all the more richly. Slim was one of those people, and Im glad I had the experience.
My sincere condolences to his family and to all those who have been touched by him. No more nervous pisses to test the wind eh mate, but you wont need one where you are.
x |
craig Simpson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:35 pm: | |
I can’t add anything to slims status because everything that I have said so far has been quoted all over the news papers and media |
Donna
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 2:20 pm: | |
I knew Roland a long time ago. During high school I knew him from Kambah Venturers bush walks and at uni I knew him from geography and forestry field trips. He was always a funny guy up to some kind of mischief and always good for a laugh. My friend and I were remembering him and some of the other forestry guys and their antics only recently. I'm sorry I didn't keep in contact with him after I left uni 13 years ago.
My deepest condolences to Roland's family and friends.
Don't really know what else to say except that I remember the good times with Roland (aka Slim).
Donna from Canberra |
Stu
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 3:28 pm: | |
Hey roland. You were a mad mad nut at school and at Uni. I remember break-dancing with you in the squash courts and at various formals ( although perhaps thats best left forgotten ). How many bikes did we total testing the dirt race tracks in the area ? Your status at ANU bar was almost legendary, but then you were a forestry student  After losing contact with you after uni, it seems now a crime that I only just recently re-established a long lost friendship. You were a best mate at school for over 10 years - Dont go changing mate. You are, and have been an inspiration for so many people. This forum is testament to the influence you have had on so many people - and that can never be lost or forgotten. You will be missed mate
Stu |
Liv
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 5:20 pm: | |
Doctors have released no further information regarding Roland Simpson’s medical condition. All statements to the contrary have originated from unreliable sources. The last statement released by doctors treating Roland was that his brain was unresponsive and he requires the assistance of a respirator. It is too early to make statements or speculate about Roland’s final prognosis. |
Stay Tight
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 6:37 pm: | |
Please, please, please do not give your versions of what you surmise may have happened regarding this unfortunate incident to any media hyenas. This, of course, means any and all of them.
This is a no-news period for the media so they are lurking for a feeding frenzy on the misfortune of Slim. His family have been, and will continue, bearing the brunt of this incessant attack.
Offenders include:- SMH
- news.com
- 60 Minutes
|
Nick D
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 6:38 pm: | |
Roland,
Best wishes mate from a very old school friend to you and your family.
Seems like you made quite an impression on the world over the past 25 years or so and looks like a lot of people are behind you for a speedy recovery.
Nick D |
_----_
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 6:48 pm: | |
I remember a little incident when ch 9 and the westpac whirly bird stole footage.
Every skydiver and dz ci looking like a complete toolface not knowing what the hell they were talking about. |
Helma
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 9:34 am: | |
Deloris
drop me a mail on helma_brandlmaier@hotmail.com
I cant access your e-mail number
Helma |
Rick with a Silent P
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 10:10 am: | |
To my great friend with whom I have shared so many adventures, misadventures and drunken stupidity, my heart is heavy for your family and the loss of such friendship, you are a pioneer and history will bear that out when base jumping becomes more mainstream, who knows what will result from your efforts? Maybe one day we will share adrenalin each again. I will miss your spirit more than you know |
Anne
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 10:13 am: | |
Oh my gosh
That is so just like Slim
Playing jokes on us to the bitter end
I'm dead, no I'm not!!!! |
Rick
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 2:26 pm: | |
Helma I can't get in touch with you at that address, would love to catch up and wax on about Roland |
trevor
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 2:55 am: | |
the wednesday edition of the age newspaper in melbourne australia has an article which says that he is improving in condition. |
NickDG
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 3:20 am: | |
Thanks Slim, that was really cool. The pleasure of taking someone (not to mention it's you) "off" the BASE Fatality List doesn't happen often enough . . .
Come on, man . . .
NickDG
BASE 194 |
Kali
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 9:49 am: | |
I know we have to be careful what one puts on this site...but do we know anything about his updated condition???Has anyone had direct contact with Slims family???? |
Liv
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 10:02 am: | |
The situation remains unchanged.
Doctors have released no further information regarding Roland Simpson’s medical condition. All statements to the contrary have originated from unreliable sources. The last statement released by doctors treating Roland was that his brain was unresponsive and he requires the assistance of a respirator. It is too early to make statements or speculate about Roland’s final prognosis. |
Stu
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 10:10 am: | |
Come on Slim, I am happy to retract every nice thing I have said about you on this Forum if you pull through.
Keep battling.
Stu |
Delmy
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 10:14 am: | |
Andrea e tratado de comunicarme contigo por todos los medios posibles, y no e podido, estamos preocupados por el accidente de roland aunque hemos tenido algunas noticias.
si puedes comunicarte conmigo te lo agradeceria mucho....mi direccion de correos es..
gdorellana@hotmail.com
estamos rogando mucho a dios por la pronta mejoria de nuestro querido amigo.
y pidiendo tambien te de fuerzas a ti ,a sus hermanos y padres. |
Oscar
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 12:45 pm: | |
I met him once and made me laugh
Now I know why
He has millions of friends and
Everyone thinks he is a great guy
He has touched so many souls
He has reached so many goals
Whatever the outcome
He is already an immortal man
I am hoping really really hard
That we will soon see him talking to us |
Yurgi
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 8:11 pm: | |
I have just spoken with family members in Shanghai who have asked me to pass on this message:
On behalf of the Simpson Family,
1. Please don’t believe any speculative messages/posts on the baseboard regarding Slim’s condition or any other information – the family is on the spot and knows what’s going on and will post information themselves directly.
2. Even if people do know information, please do not post them as this can be emotional and upsetting for family members and friends especially in Shanghai at the moment.
3. The Family would like everyone to know they have been receiving outstanding help from all the doctors concerned, the Australian consulate and the building management in Shanghai – which is greatly appreciated.
4. Slim’s family wish to pass on to everyone who has posted their best wishes that they are also greatly appreciated and are being passed onto Slim. They also appreciate the BASE community’s interest and they will be kept up to date and informed of developments by the family themselves.
Thank you all |
rainer
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 8:49 pm: | |
Come on SLIM!!!!
battle, battle, battle !!!! |
audacium
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 11:19 pm: | |
My father was in a similar condition three years ago and pulled (at least to some degree) out of this all. Not to say it is easy or even very probable, but miracles DO happen. So as long as Slim's heart is beating there is hope.
To Slim, the family and all friends I send again my best wishes and a lot of strength. Talk to Slim, he might hear you.
Keep the faith!
Eduard. |
Stacey
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 11:17 am: | |
Just wanted you to know that there is a huge contingent of healers of all kinds from all over the world..Reiki, Wiccan, Shaman, Spiritual...you name it...that have been notified about Slims condition and are sending power his way. (And to his family).
Whether you believe in this stuff on not, the power of focus and intention is pretty strong!
Keep fighting SLIM!! |
Nives
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 7:38 pm: | |
Slimbo,
Always remembering your happy, smiling face. Your level-headed, mature approach to life always help me realise my dramas are actually not dramas at all! I'm changed for having the luck to have you as a dear friend. I loved hearing about the mishief you'd been up to and I miss dancing with you...
And when am I next coming over for another barbecue out on the balcony so we can give crap to Dyldo again!
Pull through for us all Slimbo...
Hugs and love always,
Nives
(GHD) |
Liv
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 22, 2004 - 6:03 pm: | |
Thanks to everyone for the best wishes and the prayers. The Simpson family regretfully inform the BASE jumping community that Roland Simpson (Slim) died today in Canberra at 2:30pm on the 22nd. Information concerning the funeral will be posted as soon as arrangements are finalised.
Sue Simpson (Slim's mother).
Slim was surrounded by family and close friends when he passed away.
Livia |
Ken
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 22, 2004 - 10:42 pm: | |
If you have been redirected to this page from another website and you do not have the menu pane on your left then please Click HERE to get to the Main Page. |
Mickknutson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 3:07 pm: | |
This is Mick knutson.
I have a VHS tape of Slims first BASE-Jump
off a large cliff in California with another
buddy of mine Rob, who does not base jump.
This tape was the very reason that I started base-jumping.
If the family contacts me directly, I would be willing to burn this vhs onto DVD and send them a copy.
This offer is _NOT_ good for anyone else, but the Family. (sorry).
I can only be contacted by this form as I do not want to post my email on this site to reduce SPAM.
So please do not re-post my email address here.
http://www.blincmagazine.com/forum/private.php?do=newpm&userid=1
I thought I would also show a posting I made about older posting from Slim and his humor:
http://www.blincmagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=52284#poststop |
Mickknutson
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Clickies
Click here for Slim's humour thread on BLinc Magazine
contact Mick here |
Anne
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 5:59 am: | |
Slim's funeral will be held on Friday 29th in Australia, time and place will be posted later.
Andrea, Slim's wife, will be speaking at the church during the funeral. She would like to carry from any of us who wish to share a verse from the bible or a word of wisdom appropriate to say in the church. If you are interested in your words being expressed send them to Andrea at andreahola@hotmail.com
Thanks
Anne |
Fast_Al
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 10:20 am: | |
I will be reading out messages from those who couldn't attend at the grave site. If you can't make it but would like to express something that you feel would be best said at the burial (as opposed to the church) please send your message to me at aussie_base@hotmail.com |
Fast_Al
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 10:42 am: | |
I have just spoken to the family. Full details of the location of the funeral and times etc will be posted tomorrow, Tuesday. It will be held in Canberra some time on Friday. We are making plans to have a wake later that day. We are organising a venue next to accomodation just in case someone has more than 2.5 standard drinks in the first hour. |
Stoney
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 11:58 am: | |
See you all on friday,
If you have any problems organising anything in Canberra let me know....
Stoney (ACT's Only BASE'r ;o)
0403 78 10 21
ps: Al, let me know where you are booking the Accom' so i can find the nearest (decent) pub. |
Fast_Al
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 10:05 am: | |
Funeral Details are as follows:
There will be a Requiem Mass at the Catholic Church St Thomas the Apostle on Boddington Street in the Suburb of Kambah in Canberra starting at 1 pm on Friday 29 October.
This will be followed by the burial at the Gungahlin cemetery. (Cars can follow in the procession if people dont know where to go.)
The burial will start at about 2.45 pm.
There will be a wake afterwards. Details will be given out at the burial. If anyone would like to say something at the buriasl please email me on aussie_base@hotmail.com. |
Kaleiilima1
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 9:59 pm: | |
Aloha `oe, aloha `oe
E ke onaona noho i ka lipo
One fond embrace, a ho`i a`e au
Until we meet again... |
Fast_Al
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 12:39 pm: | |
For those friends of Slim who want to say goodbye, there is a final viewing of Slim tomorrow Thursday at 3pm.
Please be at the Funeral Directors Grantley Perry & Sons, 12 Sandford Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Phone 6241 4101.
There will not be an open coffin on Friday so this is your last chance if you wish to see him. |
Fast_Al
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 12:42 pm: | |
If anybody would like to make a speech at the grave site please let me know. We have room for one more speaker. If you want to pen something witty & insightful please email me on aussie_base@hotmail.com. |
