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Avalanche victim led an active life

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Erin | 1:00 p.m. Dec. 15, 2008
Poor Heather. It's too danged bad that something that is supposed to be fun can be so inherently dangerous. I feel awful for her family.
shocked and sad | 1:55 p.m. Dec. 15, 2008
I knew Heather and attended Butler Middle and Brighton High with her. She was a deeply beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed.
Brian | 2:45 p.m. Dec. 15, 2008
Heather was the big sister I never had. Her smile was as infectious and unique as her way of talking to everyone she encountered. My heart goes out to all of the others whose lives were touched by this amazing young woman.
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A sad day | 5:32 p.m. Dec. 15, 2008
I never knew her. Her picture shows a beautiful person who I would like to have known. God bless her family during this difficult time.
Kate | 6:28 p.m. Dec. 15, 2008
I also knew Heather in middle school and high school. I know I speak for all of my classmates - we will miss Heather, and are better people because she was in our lives.
how sad | 7:06 p.m. Dec. 15, 2008
at least she apparently lived life to the fullest.
Mike | 8:03 p.m. Dec. 15, 2008
In my short time knowing Heather she proved herself time and again with her constant optimism and perfect aptitude at everything she did. I will miss you friend, but celebrate in knowing you. To your dear family and the friends you leave around the world I express my sorrow as well as give my hope that Heather will remain with us all forever.
Sid Vic | 1:47 a.m. Dec. 16, 2008
Heather, thank you. Vaya con Dios!
Ted Wilson | 8:09 a.m. Dec. 16, 2008
My prayers go out to the Gross family. We all search for that fine line between adventure and danger. But someone said, "A life well lived is better than one well preserved."
matt | 8:37 a.m. Dec. 16, 2008
i didnt know heather either but Iam inspired by her lovely life she led. She lived a life most of us dream of living. A spirit like hers will un doubtingly be missed.
Laura | 8:51 a.m. Dec. 16, 2008
My very sincere thoughts and prayers for Heather's family and friends.
Jim | 10:14 a.m. Dec. 16, 2008
Although I did not personally know Heather Gross, her loss to family, friends, and society is tragic. What an ideal human being - reaching out to better herself and others such that we could become a much better world for her past and potential example. Thank you to the Gross' family for Heather's life. I am deeply saddened at her leaving us all less enriched.
Richie M. | 10:16 a.m. Dec. 16, 2008
I was completely shocked to open this article and realize that this was a girl I had classes with at the U. I spent two semester of Chinese with Heather and I thought she was just a great person. Full of spirit and friendly to everyone. My deepest condolences go out to her family.
Jeff from AZ | 1:04 p.m. Dec. 16, 2008
I appreciate the article and comments. I appreciate reading comments that are void of blame and bitterness that accompany other tragedies. Accidents do happen. I did not know Heather but I see her in myself, I love languages and I love to travel, and I love adventure. Those who mourn her have been blessed to have known her.
Miguel from SLC | 2:51 p.m. Dec. 16, 2008
Our deepest condolences to the Gross family. We are a family of skiers and we love skiing at the Bird. Heather is in our prayers. Que Dios te bendiga.
Edie | 5:33 p.m. Dec. 16, 2008
Heather sounds like a wonderful person. Our prayers go out to the Gross family.
Ed Clinch | 8:03 p.m. Dec. 16, 2008
It is always a high tragedy when a child reaches death before the parents; God bless this sweet sister and her loved ones.

I am glad that I believe in a merciful heaven and afterlife. This life would indeed be sad without the promise of life everafter.

Peace and my sincere condolences for the loss.
Lynn Keller | 8:26 p.m. Dec. 16, 2008
I have never met Heather or the Gross family! Reading about her life and accomplishments were uplifting. Heartfelt empathy to the Gross family!
She will continue to excell!
Barbara Keen | 7:37 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008
Heather was my sister-in-law's cousin. I would like to send my deepest sympathies to her parents and sister. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Gina | 10:13 a.m. Dec. 18, 2008
My prayers go out to her family and friends. I do not know her; she sounds like an amazing person. This is a tragedy. I can't get this off my mind ever since i read it.

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