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Re: Andrew McAuley's likely kayaking death
Posted By: Marcus In Response To: Re: Andrew McAuley's likely kayaking death (Scott Lovrien)
Date: Friday, 2 March 2007, at 1:15 p.m.
We don't really know who Andrew McAuley was, and why he did what he did. We should be cautious in expressing anger towards him or his failed attempt to cross the Tasmanian Sea. Our knowledge about Andrew is based on too many unknowns, and should not be mixed up with our own beliefs ("I have a child too, and would never ...").
We dont know if he left a huge estate, a life insurance package, or something similar, behind for his wife and son? We dont know how much his wife agreed, encouraged, and motivated to do what he wanted to do. We do not know about the conversations he had with his wife, family and supporters. It looks risk taking was part of Andrew's personality, which does not have to be in conflict with Andrew being a loving and responsible dad, husband and friend.
: I had followed Derrick's blog for days and felt/feel so bad for him, his wife
: and his child. However, as bad as it is, Andrew's own pain is over as the
: sea has claimed him. But what about his wife and child's pain? Especially
: his child, who had no voice in Andrew's "acceptance of this
: risk".: Sorry, but it angers me more than just a little bit as I have small children
: too. Taking on high danger/low chance of success expeditions for no other
: reason to see "if it can be done" seem foolhardy and
: unacceptable where wife/children are concerned. Some might say that he had
: a noble cause, a just reason to take on this challenge. However, we all
: know he did this by choice, not because he HAD TO DO THIS. This doesn't
: compare with the Inuit qajaqers who had no choice but to put themselves in
: high risk situations in order to survive and bring home food.: Maybe I am getting too old, but his acceptance of risk for sake of adventure
: showed he put his own desire to succeed above the needs of his wife and
: child. Because of it, they will no doubt suffer their entire lifetime
: missing him.: I know anyone who dips a paddle into water takes risks - as this or just
: about any sport can result in injury or death. Heck, any of us can die
: doing almost anything. But, putting yourself into an incredibly dangerous
: circumstance like his with no safety net and a small child at home hints
: of a disregard for everything but his own desire for achievement.: My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Andrew's child especially, who will no
: doubt wonder why when they get older.: Scott
: "Flame shields up"
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