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Andy Holmes, 50, of Eagle Vail, Colo., died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident on Saturday. Holmes was CEO and president of Northern Star Ski Corporation, owner of the Burke Mountain ski area, from 1995 to 2000.

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Despite the fact he was wearing a helmet, he suffered severe head injuries. He was transported by helicopter to Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs where he remained in a coma and was placed on life support. His brain was so damaged, even if he had come to, doctors said he would be paralyzed and would not be able to speak, Holmes said.

"He was very fit and healthy," Holmes, who lives in Lyndon, said, speaking by phone from Colorado Thursday. "The boys and I and Andy's mother knew he would not want to live in a vegetative state."

Andy Holmes was taken off life support Tuesday night and died early Wednesday morning. He leaves three sons, Oliver, 23; Charlie, 21; and Rory, 16. He is also survived by his mother, Susan Goodhew of England. He was predeceased by a brother, Hugo, who also died of a head injury 20 years ago.

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Commentary:

If he died from his injuries, that means he wasn't euthanized, right?

Despite the fact he was wearing a helmet, he suffered severe head injuries.

Hmmm.

His brain was so damaged, even if he had come to, doctors said he would be
paralyzed and would not be able to speak, Holmes said.

"He was very fit and healthy," Holmes, who lives in Lyndon, said, speaking
by phone from Colorado Thursday. "The boys and I and Andy's mother knew he
would not want to live in a vegetative state."

Uh huh. Tell us more. Obviously he didn't have a written directive, or they
wouldn't have to read his mind to know what he would or wouldn't want.

Andy Holmes was taken off life support Tuesday night and died early
Wednesday morning.

Such a loving family. 

 

Former CEO Of Burke Mountain Dies In Colorado

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Family and friends of an 18-year-old Corpus Christi man seriously injured in a one-vehicle rollover earlier this week continued to pray for a miracle Thursday after doctors said tests showed the teen showed no signs of brain activity.

"Right now we need help. He’s a good boy and a strong person. We just need to have faith," said Roberto Velasco, Jesus Ballesteros’ grandfather.

Commentary: I'm still waiting to read, just once, that doctors performed these mysterious "tests" on somebody, and actually found brain activity. They never find any brain activity.

My commentary: Do we suppose his organs will not be donated?

Family hoping for miracle for student injured in rollover

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>> Jason Strickland nearly beat his 11-year old stepdaughter, Haleigh Poutre, to death. He and his wife adopted Haleigh when she was five after her mother’s boyfriend was (apparently falsely) accused of molesting the little girl...

An excellent short recap of Haleigh Poutre's sad story. Here, tongue in cheek, Haleigh's wicked stepfather is nominated for a "parent of the year" award. Her even more wicked stepmother could have been nominated for parent of the decade -- except grandma shot her dead. (And who says there's no good news these days.)

Which leaves only the DSS, the supposed Massachusetts "child-protection" agency in the Haleigh-abuse business now. The agency tried unsuccessfully to kill the poor battered girl, yet still has legal custody. This is insane.

P.S. Keep praying for Haleigh.

Parent of the Year Contenders... Jason Strickland

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Yes, the same passage caught my eye instantly -- "The boys and I and Andy's mother knew he would not want to live in a vegetative state."

He didn't leave a directive. "WE" knew. "WE" decided he should die.

Call me a teensy bit cynical but I'll bet Andy left lots of money to "the boys and [me] and Andy's mother." A sizeable estate is another fast track for getting taken off life support.