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Amy Donaldson: Deserving better in darkest hour

KEITH | 2:00 a.m. June 22, 2009

Great article! and very timely.A zest for life is what is important.If this young man enjoyed what he was doing,their is no better way to go out.Most of us will leave this life after being miserable in our old age for many years.being sickly,hardly able to walk, not being able to controls our bowels,and hardly knowing our love-ones if any are still left.Yes, you can argue that he didn't have time to experience a lot while he was here on earth, but so what.Most of what we experience on this earth is tedious and repetitous.I hope I leave this earth while Rock-climbing,skiing,exploring Utahs slot-canyons,or something else which I enjoy.Unfortunatly, It will probably be in a smelly nursing home after I fall on the floor and break my hip!!

Amy does it again | 5:38 a.m. June 22, 2009

The Dnews should put Amy in charge of editing all the comments. I get so tired of all the negativity against high school players and coaches.

Skinn9704 | 7:34 a.m. June 22, 2009

Thank you Amy. Thank you for these comments.

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Mountain Lover | 10:40 a.m. June 22, 2009

Well said, Amy!

Thor | 10:50 a.m. June 22, 2009

Excuse me. But sometimes criticism is helps us to learn what is right and wrong about things. It is tragic that a young boy was killed in such a way. But I feel that the night events for these younger children should not happen in the first place. This is another case of a "trophy Kid" being able to romp around doing things that are on the edge. Sure the kid did what he loved and the parents let him do what ever he wanted, but now there will always be that void there that cannot be filled. Amy, this is a time for criticism and reflection on the safety of children. We cannot just give good comments and think that life is always great. My heart goes out to the family.

Hermit | 11:19 a.m. June 22, 2009

Kudos to Amy for having the backbone to point out the positives in this heartbreaking story. I've often witnessed how racing can bring an entire family together, sharing a common goal, being there in good times and bad. My prayers have been (and will be) with the family and I highly commend them for their very hard decision to donate organs to others that are in dire need. As for Thor's comments, could not disagree more. Not every child chooses to excel at chess, nor should they.

Monty | 2:50 p.m. June 22, 2009

Thor is wrong, such is not the time for criticism, it is a time for support.

Find a different venue for criticism.

loyal reader | 3:36 p.m. June 22, 2009

We love you Amy! Your unflagging support for young athletes and adventurers is like a breath of fresh air in this sorry age of cynicism.

TAFINKE | 4:26 p.m. June 22, 2009

Amy you put into words my exact feelings. When we got home from Cub Scout Camp last night and I read the news about Logan. Next weekend we will be at the motocross track. Quality family time togther.

mack | 4:52 p.m. June 22, 2009

Amy - I cried when I read this, I have never agreed more with anything. I am a "motocross mom" my prayers are with that family. Anyone callous enough to find judgment with a parent that has just had to bury their son is a coward. They deserve and need our support.

Excel_1 | 4:52 p.m. June 22, 2009

Amy, you are my hero!!

P.S.

Although you have never met Logan or his family, you are much like them. Take a look in the mirror.

You have the same heart, determination and spirit.

Thank you for your story.

kourtney | 1:26 p.m. June 23, 2009

you are so right, im a rider myself and i would go to the races every friday last summer and one thing i know about this sport is its a passion. you go out on the track knowing that theres a possibility that your going to get hurt, but we never expect that were going to die. people should not judge logans parents when they have no idea what kind of sport this is. he was doing something he loved. and he'll be remembered for that. kourt #239

Grandma | 8:36 a.m. June 24, 2009

I have an 8 year old grandson that races. Sure I worry about injury, but we take all precautions and use the very best in safety gear, we utilize a trainer to teach him correct techniques and we pray alot--then we watch and support him fully. Injuries can happen-anywhere--anytime--to anyone--doing anything. We believe that when God is ready to call one home, he calls--that's the plan. Our prayers are with Logan's family and with all the racers. May they have understanding and support as they continue their journeys.

another viewpoint | 9:13 p.m. June 24, 2009

I'm confident that another view, given my experience, will never be posted on this comment board. Unless the writer agrees with Amy, and refrains from questioning her logic, his or her comments will never be seen. This is my fifth attempt to post my opinion. The only one that made it was a phony one I put on as an experiment, gushing over Amy and her wisdom. This comment board is an absolute joke.

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