what kind of world do we live in?
I wish we could bring in the new year with better than bad news. Our New Years eve was fine—low-key as planned. We fell asleep sometime after 10 PM, waking just in time to watch “New Years at the Needle” and listen to our neighbors light off louder-than-legal fire crackers. The Space Needle fireworks had a last-minute computer glitch causing the show to have to be manually—and sloppily—choreographed (improvised) by the technicians.
Charlie with Shannon at the Solstice parade
It was late on New Years Day when Charlie’s Uncle Jim called to inform us that their close friend was tragically killed the night before. We’re all in complete shock and are having a hard time figuring out how something so terrible could happen to such a kind, wonderful person. Shannon had not a single bad bone in her body and, in fact, had dedicated her life to the environment and making the world a better place.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Lori, Uncle Jim and everybody who knew and loved Shannon Harps.
January 3rd, 2008 at 8:05 am
I am so sorry for your loss. That is just awful. What a terrible way to start the new year. So, so, sorry.
January 3rd, 2008 at 8:23 am
That is very sad. I’m so sorry to hear that
Yes, what kind of world DO we live in?
Prayers to the family…
January 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 am
I’m so sorry. That is just absolutely terrible.
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:43 pm
What a sad way to start the new year. I will be thinking of you and all the lives who are affected by this tragedy.
January 4th, 2008 at 2:47 am
I am so sorry, what a sad way to bring in the New Year for you and your familes. Wishing you much love and compassion.
January 4th, 2008 at 7:19 am
oh, I’m so sorry for your loss.
you and your family are in my thoughts.
xoxo steph
January 4th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. They all mean so much to my family in this time of grief.
As the shock of the situation wears off and true sadness sets in, we are sincerely touched by how supportive the community—from across town to around the world—has been.
Thank you.