This is such an extraordinarily sad and terrible event. As a fan of the great talent and person of Liam Neeson for many years, I was overjoyed to see him married to an equally talented and beautiful person. To see their love and fidelity flourish in an environment known to destroy even the most dedicated and well intentioned couples was a joy and inspiration. To have it ended by such a random, tragic accident is totally heart breaking. My prayers go out to all of her friends and family, but especially Liam.
As for the accident itself, I have been an avid, and admittedly a risk-taking skier for many years. It is an exciting, inspirational sport that joins you with nature and lift you outside of yourself - and it can, at times be very dangerous. Since attempting, and failing, to help save a 12-year-old girl who died from a head injury a few years ago, my family and I are all committed to wearing helmets – on any and all slopes at all times. I don’t know if it would have saved her, and I’m not assigning blame, I just hope more people will realize the importance of wearing one. It certainly won’t save your from all injuries or even death, but it can help. I like what one expert ski employee said in commentary following this tragedy, “We tell all our clients to wear a helmet, but ski like you're not.” Words to ski by.
R.I.P. Natasha.
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