In Memorium - James Kim, CNet Editor

[DudeAsInCool]

CNet is running some tribute clips in honor of their Sr. Editor, who died while sacrificing his life to protect his family who were lost in the wilderness. We have posted a number of his articles at Beatking on Technology Gadgets related to music. Viewing the clips, I felt as if I l just lost an old friend...he was knowledgeable guy with a great sense of humor and he will be missed

DAIC

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James Kim was a respected expert on bleeding-edge digital devices, an owner of a trendy clothing store, and a lover of the futuristic-sounding music known as electronica.

Yet most of Kim's life revolved around traditional values, according to friends: sacrifice, friendship and family. Those who knew him say they aren't surprised that Kim, in the last act of his life, demonstrated the ultimate expression of devotion to his wife and daughters.

The body of the 35-year-old Kim was discovered Wednesday in a rugged wilderness area in southern Oregon. He had set out across snow and ice with only tennis shoes to protect his feet. He had eaten little in the seven days since his car got stuck.

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[Kooperman]

A sad story.... :( He grew up here in Louisville, graduating from a local high school.

Here's his last CNET video:

http://reviews.cnet.com/Gimme_gimme_Crave_..._7-6668724.html