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RIP Kristian Anderson, Epic owner

Gone to soon. Condolences to all - a reminder not to sweat the the small stuff in life.
 
KETCH ROSSi said:
Very sorry to hear this.... it seems we are loosing so many people so fast this days... :(
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I'm also very sorry to hear this. This should never happen to such a young family.

Its happening mostly because the air is dirty, the water is polluted, and the food is contaminated. Chemicals are killing us and mutating our DNA.

Didn't know you at all Kristian, but RIP and peace to your family. Life is sacred.
 
Prayers and love to Kristians loved ones.
 
We were honored to have Kristian as a part of the RED family, albeit for a way too brief period of time. His enthusiasm, candor, and outlook on life are fine examples to people even in far less trying circumstances. He will be missed.

BC
 
Sitting here at Age 36, I have a beautiful wife, a beautiful daughter, a boy on the way and this really hits home. Cancer seems to pick and choose as it pleases and I can't help but be thankful for the life we have in this moment, knowing that at any time it can change, life can take a major detour. I never knew Kristian but I do remember seeing the video and it made me choke up the first time I saw it, and even more this time. I feel for his family. My wife and I are my daughter's world and to take one of us out of that equation would be devastating. Their two kids deserved to have a dad in their lives until they are much older. We need to find cures for these diseases and more importantly we need to strive for preventing them in the first place by fixing the world in which we live in and raise families in. This is a heartbreaking story. To all those who knew him, my condolences.
 
My condolences!
 
Steve Sherrick said:
Sitting here at Age 36, I have a beautiful wife, a beautiful daughter, a boy on the way and this really hits home. Cancer seems to pick and choose as it pleases and I can't help but be thankful for the life we have in this moment, knowing that at any time it can change, life can take a major detour. I never knew Kristian but I do remember seeing the video and it made me choke up the first time I saw it, and even more this time. I feel for his family. My wife and I are my daughter's world and to take one of us out of that equation would be devastating. Their two kids deserved to have a dad in their lives until they are much older. We need to find cures for these diseases and more importantly we need to strive for preventing them in the first place by fixing the world in which we live in and raise families in. This is a heartbreaking story. To all those who knew him, my condolences.
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Steve, once again whether it's tech on Red or an overall comment you hit the nail on the head. I have faced death in the face but the words below help me to accept. God bless Kristian's family and while it seems hollo words now, believe me, you never ever forget but time is a great healer.

Death is nothing at all

I have only slipped away into the next room

I am I and you are you

Whatever we were to each other

That we are still

Call me by my old familiar name

Speak to me in the easy way you always used

Put no difference into your tone

Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow

Laugh as we always laughed

At the little jokes we always enjoyed together

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was

Let it be spoken without effort

Without the ghost of a shadow in it

Life means all that it ever meant

It is the same as it ever was

There is absolute unbroken continuity

What is death but a negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind

Because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you for an interval

Somewhere very near

Just around the corner

All is well.

Nothing is past; nothing is lost

One brief moment and all will be as it was before

How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!



Canon Henry Scott-Holland, 1847-1918, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral
 
Steve Sherrick said:
We need to find cures for these diseases and more importantly we need to strive for preventing them in the first place by fixing the world in which we live in and raise families in. This is a heartbreaking story. To all those who knew him, my condolences.
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Exactly. As a father I can't imagine the sorrow trying to impart my love onto my children as I was dying. Harsh reality.

My perspective is that this is it. One charmed life and just one. And here we are. That life exists as it does is incredible.

Which is why it is SO important to prevent these diseases. Major overhaul of how we live needed, to start limiting the future damage to our young.

In my view the best (and unfortunately, like the causes, invisible) legacy for all victims of modern cancer.
 
Oh, that's so sad.
I remember how moved I was by that birthday video for his wife.

My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
 
This really shook me pretty hard. Cancer has a long history in my family, including several family members who died in the 20s and 30s from it. Being a husband and father of three, I can't even begin to understand how somebody could be so graceful in dealing with the reality of his situation. Peace be with his wife and children.
 
The real tragedy is Kristian's condition could have been easily treated if they found it earlier, before it spread. He was in pain for quite a while before seeking medical advice, assuming it was DVT.

It's a reminder to us all to get checked out regularly, even if we aren't in the danger age or have a family history.
 
The little bit of time I spent with Kristian, he was always talking about his children. He fought so hard to be here for his children. He would always talk about longing for them and his wife during the span of 72 hours we worked together.

I'm so glad he found me on Twitter, but I regret not knowing him for a longer amount of time...

I appreciate the kindness shown by the RED team towards such a kind and compassionate individual.
 
Hi Jim,

Very sorry for your loss and for all of Kristian's friends and especially his family. My wife had also just read about Kristian's very sad passing in the newspaper. We are well acquainted with cancer. Such a very beautiful and heart rending video, just sat next to my wife and cried our eyes out watching it.

I have some stories to share in relation to cancer, and with your gracious offer on the other thread, I may get a chance to speak with you which would be nice.
For now I'll just say my current project is inspired by my first experience with Cancer and the loss of my best friend at age 23. The film, should it prove to make any money, has a goal to raise to raise 1 million + for leading cancer research, which one of our family members is strongly involved in.

My wife just echoed your words before I read them a few posts ago JIm about the importance of getting checked up. Doesn't matter what your age. We men, are the worst. I have always been hopeless in this regard. But I now appreciate it's not just about me, and it's so many people who get affected. So get checked regularly. It can make all the difference.

Best wishes to all

Lliam
 
My thoughts are with Kristian and his family and friends. I didn't have the good fortune to know him like some of you but from what I have seen since his passing he was truly the kind of person we need more of in this world. And although his time with us was too short, his love for his family will live on with them, and the courage he showed will inspire the rest of us for a long time.
 
So sorry for this terrible loss. I'm sure Kristian was a fine gentleman and his heart will always stay protecting his family.
Rest in peace.
 
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