Big Nik made his last jump

[Slim]

I had a call last night that was devasting news. I am lost for words where I normally write freely.

There has been a tragic accident in Lauterbrunnen. Big Nik had a wall strike while jumping Murren. He did not recover and was found shortly afterwards at the bottom of the wall.

I am overwrought with grief. I really loved the guy.

The last pints on us mate.

Luv SLIM

[imported_Tom Aiello]

Can't really write much now. I'll try to eulogize properly later.

Anyone who has details on memorial services, please post here or contact me.

--Tom Aiello
tbaiello@mac.com

[sean]

met him briefly during KL Tower 2001 and cant say more than im gutted..fly on mate...

[JJ]

Wow!

Worst news I've heard in a looong time. Nik was a very nice guy and I'm sorry to hear about this tragic incident.

A group of his firends are making a big way jump in his honor and memory here in Norway.

JJ

[guest]

We are here in Switzerland with Nik and will be doing a memorial jump for him here also. Probably tomorrow.

Love you Nikolas Hartshorne

Anne

[guest]

What terrible news. All of us in Norway are stunned.
We are on our way to do our jump for Nik.

Rob Kelly

[guest]

I remember him giving me ##### at Bday 2000... He unpacked my rig and made me repack it for practice--then made ME buy him a beer for his time! I was looking forward to seeing him again this year to let him know I was still ok at over 100 jumps and jump the low bridge with him because he refused to take me at 2 jumps.

Bad news sucks...

[gowaylow]

I will be out near portland next week. someone please let me know if there will be an services in portland . I will be heading to the point to make my jump for Nik.The first jump I ever made with Nik, slim did his very first aerial off a cliff. then we headed out for some jumps off the RV on the near by "S" call me slim if you want to talk. I will sure miss you mate

gowaylow

[guest]

Words cannot begin to express the sense of loss that we are feeling right now.

We love you Nik!

Rob and Kathy Jones

[gowaylow]

news story

http://www.blincmagazine.com/cms/article_284.shtml

cheers mate


gowaylow

[guest]

Your infectious laughter and smile will be missed. You are a true champion Nik.

Love

Jennifer and Jason Bell

[d-dog]

Words cannot convey my sense of loss. Nik was such a big part of so many of our lives. He was (and is, in my memory forever) a gem of a man; I felt fortunate to call him a friend.

Yesterday was a day I wish never happened; that is a phone call I'd trade many years of life to have erased forever. My heart goes out to Dwain and the others who were there with him at the time of the incident.

Good on you, mate: you lived your life fully and completely every day, by your own standards and so often in the service of others. I cherish your memory, and the jumps we had together.

Peace, my dear friend,

D-d0g
ddog@wrinko.com
www.wrinko.com

[guest]

I only met Nik briefly, but I liked him from the start. He had a strength of character that few people have, whether he was elbow deep in accident victims or flicking an object with his undeniable ability and style. Nik, I wish I would have had the opportunity to earn my Psilution t-shirt and loan you some nice things for your next d.q. jump...it would have been so much fun! Good journey to you, Nikolas, and I hope to meet you again someday. You left this life too soon for us, but I suppose from your side you're right on time. Thank you for your contributions to life, to BASE jumping, and to your friends. You are well loved and will be missed.

Peace and love to the PDX crew...
Karen T.

[guest]

Nik

Thanks for the jumps and the fun memories.
You will be missed by many.

Niks family

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Todd

[guest]

It is bad enough when we lose the good ones.
When we lose one of the great guys like Nik,
it really sucks.

This season has been really bad for losing friends.

I join all of you in missing Nik and will miss seeing
him again.

t