In memoriam

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has been with us this past week, and for all your letters and messages. I cannot even fathom what the Kims are going through right now, it’s unimaginable.

This whole week has been a blur – caught between hope and dread, myself and my co-workers at CNET have gone through the motions everyday, waiting for any news that came through. In the middle of recording Buzz Out Loud today, we got the e-mail saying James was found, condition unknown. When we finally learned that he wasn’t with us anymore, it was like being hit with a sledgehammer.

I’ve always known, but truly realized today, what a wonderful company CNET is. For everything they’ve done in this whole process, from keeping us updated to making sure we had someone to talk to when things got really bad, I’m thankful to them. But I know CNET won’t ever be the same again. I still can’t believe I won’t see James everyday, or tease him for being late to a shoot, or laugh with him about some ridiculous gadget on Crave.

As many of you have said, James died a hero. I wish you had never left that car, James, but I’m grateful that I knew someone so brave and selfless that he would do anything to save his family.

Someone in my group at work was able to put together a tribute to James. I think it perfectly shows how passionate James was about his work, and how he made everything so effortless and fun.

I am going to miss the hell out of you.

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