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by Chaplain_Jim from Soulard

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Hello All,

First things are first, PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL!

Now lets get to the point here, I just got home from a mini vacation. I went to Six Flags in Atlanta, GA. Then went down to Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL. While I was at Six Flags in Atlanta, there was a very BAD accident that claimed the life of a 17 year old man from South Carolina. As I walked around the park after the accident, I saw some sad faces and some faces that looked confused. Very few HAPPY faces, like you would think you would see at a theme park.

So, I am writing this blog entry to ask everyone, PLEASE, stop and read all the signs. If the sign says DO NOT ENTER... PLEASE Do not enter. At the time you may think nothing will ever happen to me, or this is silly there looks to be nothing that can hurt me. Well there is a reason for everything.

Life is too short to take too many chances.

So after the accident in Atlanta, I got to thinking, enjoy life, treat everyday as if it were your last. Tell your loved ones you LOVE them, HUG your friends, tell your KIDS how special they are to you, enjoy your job, be kind to others and above all, LOVE YOURSELF! After all, you never know when your time is up!

Thanks for reading and please be SAFE!

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michelle4wellness read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2008 | 4:59 PM

Thank you for the reminders!!

jeanette read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2008 | 5:40 PM

Thank's a sad situation. People just don't ever think it will happen to them A day of fun turned into a day of tragedy.

rosie read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2008 | 6:52 PM

amen... but i was wondering why anyone would go to georgia to go to six flags, i wouldnt drive to eurika to go to six flags

Chaplain_Jim read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2008 | 7:28 PM

Well, I went to Georgia Six Flags, because I go to EVERY Theme park in the USA every Summer at leaste once a summer... Major Coaster freak here!

michelle4wellness read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2008 | 8:07 PM

Wow!! EVERY one??? Have you been on the new Evil Kneival ride at Six Flags? (Not sure if I spelled that correctly).

rosie read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2008 | 9:04 PM

wow chaplain...if i had the money i'd go to cancun every year..i hate six flags... cant imagine going outta state to go to theme parks...but hope ya enjoy them..

Patch_W_Adams read my blog
Jul 2, 2008 | 10:07 PM

Kings Island Ohio...lots o fun!..
much better than six flags in Eureka...

But not as Good as Disney...of course...lol

Patch_W_Adams read my blog
Jul 2, 2008 | 10:08 PM

Oh I forget... In reference to the Blog


AMEN TO THAT CHAPLIN!

Lostnthe80s read my blog
Jul 3, 2008 | 6:25 AM

I saw that article on the computer about 1/2 hour after the press release.

Yesterday we went to HOliday World and I thought of that happening. Darn shame, he was only 17. Wonder why he did it? We'll never know.

mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Jul 3, 2008 | 8:43 AM

A very tragic accident brought on by the reckless actions of a kid.......

A lot of our youth die for senseless reasons......

mama_of_2_62258
Jul 3, 2008 | 12:27 PM

I hate coasters but I love the theme parks. Sounds lame but its nice to enjoy the day with family and see them excited to ride the rides. I must say I did enjoy King's Island however my boyfriend says Cedar Point in OH is much better. We are going to Holiday World this year for the first time. Hope its fun too.

mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Jul 3, 2008 | 1:50 PM

I love the coasters..... I'm too old to ride them but I still ride once in a while......

I wonder how long it will be before a lawyer files suit stating that the theme park did not do enough to prevent this accident......

A fence and warning signs were not enough....... "Right"

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Chaplain_Jim

I am a Fire - Emergency Services Chaplain. I live in Soulard, I am also a Certified Veterinary Chaplain and work at a local Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant and as the Chaplain. I am an ordained member of the clergy. I spent 10 years in the US ARMY as a Medical specialist. I am a volunteer of the St. Clair Special Emergency services (we handle WMD, Haz-Mat, Trench Rescue's, High angle rescues, Search and rescues and water rescues.) I have 2 pets, a Boston puppy and a Tabby cat. I am also an AVID ROLLER COASTER FREAK! I love riding roller coasters! the faster the better! If you like roller coasters, you have to go to Six Flags New Jersey and ride King Da Ka and or El Toror! OMG They are the best! Oh and you also have to take a road trip to Cedar Point Ohio and ride Top Thrill Dragster and Millinium Force! WOW!

Member Since: 2/8/2008