thoughts and prayers for injured kiter in la ventana

Sella · Thu Dec 11, 08 3:49 pm

Never a bigger smile from someone helping me launch or land a kite. Christina, you will be greatly missed by many. God speed joven madre.

undertow · Since 15 Feb 2008 371 Posts BeaversBurg Obsessed

Going to miss that smile on the sandbar, My prayers and sympathies to the family

superstyles · Since 18 Jul 2008 111 Posts Stoked

I posted the same subject on on pskite.com to get the word out on our tragic loss

If there is anything we can do please pm me asap so i can get the word out to help her family in need..

vinhr1@me.com

HoodRat · Since 30 Mar 2008 199 Posts Stoked

rest in peace

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

my condolences to your family and friends,

always smiling for sure....such a good vibe....
and my gf was always jealous of you, smiling and kiting...

life is precious and pure.... you will be missed

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

That is so sad to hear about an accident that serious when she was probably down there having the time of her life till the tragedy occurred. My sympathy goes out to her and her family and friends. Hoping for a miracle for Christina!!!

mojo1time · Since 28 Jul 2005 186 Posts Stoked

My wife and I will be praying for you and your family, I hope that you are going to be OK. If there is anything that you need or want, please let me know, we will do anything that we can to help.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Tragically, the sun sets on another kite enthusiast.
The worst kind of loss is one that leaves behind young children.
My heart goes out to them.

Remember the following so her loss
may remind you to ride another day.

This sport is extreme,
You can be severely injured or killed.

Something that should be printed
in big bold yellow letters
on the leading edge of every kite.
A duty to warn by the industry

Take a moment to think about that phrase,
when you take the loop in your hand,
place it over your harness hook,
and give the thumbs up.

LP · Since 05 Apr 2007 115 Posts HR Stoked

I didn't know Christina as well as many in town, but she was my friend. Christina was a kind, wonderful person and an integral part of the hood river community. She radiated joy and positivity. She was an amazing mom to her 2 girls. She was a talented artist and a master gardener, who delighted in giving away the bounty of her garden to friends. She was a ripping skier and kiter. She was both a total sweetheart who gave great hugs and a bad ass, who used the F-word prolifically, but it always sounded sweet.
She is so loved.
This is hard for so many.
Seemed like a hundred people held hands at the waterfront park last night at a short notice gathering, thinking good thoughts for her and her family.
Like someone said last night, Christina believed that "life is too short to be grumpy."
She would want us all to Enjoy.
Know that her family will be watched over well by the community, especially by an army of Hood River Moms.
If I find out there are ways for the kiting community to help, I will post it here.

hiker1 · Since 01 Jul 2007 125 Posts Portland Stoked

I did not know Christina, but her passion for life and obvious love of family and friends will live on. If I did see her dancing on the waves, I'm sure she was an inspiration to see. She played in the wind...and now she is the wind.

I'll light a candle for her.

My heart goes out to her children and all the people in the kiting and HR community that are deeply affected by this tragic loss.

Richard

moondog · Thu Dec 11, 08 10:17 pm **a wind dancer departs**

I will miss sharing the swells, the hucking, the passing smile at the white salmon bridge. There will be a big void up there next year without your presence!

harriet · Since 10 Jun 2007 64 Posts

So sorry to hear, a candle is lit for her here in Idaho....

seamonkey · Since 02 Dec 2007 12 Posts Seattle,WA

I hardly pray for anyone, but I will pray for you tonight. Not in my power but in my thoughts and heart.

laura · Since 22 May 2007 110 Posts Stoked

you all have said such warm things about christina and i feel the exact same way, her energy was amazing. I will miss her ripping on the water, she truly was an inspiration. thank you christina for the bright light you shared with us.

kitegrommet · Since 14 Aug 2007 3 Posts Kook

One last word for her, I wasn't a real "friend", just another kiter on the spit, another person she smiled at, used her eloquent English so funny, always grabbed and launched my kite, and ripped it up in water.

DAMN!!!!

That's for you girl.....

RIP

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Very sad to hear.

Kitesail · Since 23 Jun 2006 108 Posts The Gorge Stoked

She will surely be missed -

Christina was always out there with the guys on the super windy days, swell riding and going big! Usually 5-6 guys and Christina with her purple board. I'd see that thing overhead; wow.
I always looked forward to her being out there sharing the stoke.

Thoughts and Prayers, Crying or Very sad