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THE4RINGZ

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Apr 3, 2010 3:09 AM
Will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Apr 2, 2010 11:09pm
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devil1197

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Apr 3, 2010 3:49 AM
WOW

That is terrible news as this kid had a very bright future for ND.
Apr 2, 2010 11:49pm
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Speedofsand

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Apr 3, 2010 3:51 AM
Tragic news. So awful, and it happens every year. He is the 2nd one in PCB this spring break.
Prayers to his family and friends.
Apr 2, 2010 11:51pm
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sjmvsfscs08

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Apr 3, 2010 5:05 AM
WHAT THE FUCK. That is absolutely terrible news.
Apr 3, 2010 1:05am
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Apr 3, 2010 5:28 AM
My deepest prayers to the family
Apr 3, 2010 1:28am
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cview

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Apr 3, 2010 5:52 AM
Damn, this is unfortunate. Prayers to the family and community. I can't say it surprises me though. Panama City Beach is out of control. We were there before for spring break as college students(at least a little more experienced than HS kids) and a local volunteer emergency medical worker told us there are about 15 deaths there per year. Very sad.
Apr 3, 2010 1:52am
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Apr 3, 2010 7:47 AM
Once this kid committed to ND, I knew he would never win a bowl game.
Apr 3, 2010 3:47am
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Apr 3, 2010 11:35 AM
Wow, absolutely terrible news.
Apr 3, 2010 7:35am
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OneBuckeye

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Apr 3, 2010 12:07 PM
Wow. He was one of the best ol recruits in the country very sad
Apr 3, 2010 8:07am
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Apr 3, 2010 12:28 PM
Just saw this. Absolutely horrible. I was looking forward to watching this young man play for the Irish. But that pales in comparison to the life that was lost. I can't imagine what the family is going through. RIP
Apr 3, 2010 8:28am
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Apr 3, 2010 12:32 PM
Wow this is terrible.

What happened...is there any newer reports out?
Apr 3, 2010 8:32am
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why so serious?

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Apr 3, 2010 12:37 PM
wes_mantooth wrote: Wow this is terrible.

What happened...is there any newer reports out?
To be honest, I doubt the whole truth comes out to the public. They'll say it was an accident, but my friends were all just down there for spring break and said a lot of people get really really drunk on the balconys, and so alcohol was probably involved.

It's one of the saddest stories I've heard involving death to a young man, especially one with such a bright future, and I feel so terrible not only for his family, but the friends that were down there with him.
Apr 3, 2010 8:37am
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Apr 3, 2010 12:38 PM
The only thing I've seen is that he fell from a 3rd floor hotel balcony. One week shy of his 18th birthday.
Apr 3, 2010 8:38am
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Apr 3, 2010 12:40 PM
lhslep134 wrote:
wes_mantooth wrote: Wow this is terrible.

What happened...is there any newer reports out?
To be honest, I doubt the whole truth comes out to the public. They'll say it was an accident, but my friends were all just down there for spring break and said a lot of people get really really drunk on the balconys, and so alcohol was probably involved.

It's one of the saddest stories I've heard involving death to a young man, especially one with such a bright future, and I feel so terrible not only for his family, but the friends that were down there with him.
I agree with everything you said.
Apr 3, 2010 8:40am
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Apr 3, 2010 12:59 PM
Tragic news! Prayers to the James family,.
Apr 3, 2010 8:59am
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Apr 3, 2010 1:21 PM
This is from WNDU.com
There was mention of an argument.
Very sad, can not imagine what his parents are going through right now, my son is not that much younger.
http://www.wndu.com/sports/headlines/89816527.html
Apr 3, 2010 9:21am
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Apr 3, 2010 2:47 PM
Wow. My prayers are with the James family. So sad for a parent to lose a child so prematurely.
Apr 3, 2010 10:47am
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Apr 3, 2010 3:32 PM
unreal--a parents' worst nightmare...my thoughts and prayers go out to the James family--God bless
Apr 3, 2010 11:32am
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steel_curtain

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Apr 3, 2010 4:29 PM
Just horrible, my prayers are with his family.
Apr 3, 2010 12:29pm
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Apr 3, 2010 6:26 PM
What a shame. Won't even graduate high school. Very sad news.
Apr 3, 2010 2:26pm
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Apr 3, 2010 9:23 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5053059

The article mentioned he was "drunk and belligerent" in the time leading up to the fall. Leaned over the rail too far.
"Witnesses and friends indicate he had become drunk and belligerent," Humphreys [policeman] said. "He had leaned over the balcony rail, was shaking his finger at the people in the next room over. He fell over."
Apr 3, 2010 5:23pm
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Apr 3, 2010 9:36 PM
^^^
Was about to come post that.

Can't say I was surprised hearing he was drunk.
Apr 3, 2010 5:36pm
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devil1197

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Apr 3, 2010 9:42 PM
I figured it was alcohol related, but that doesn't take anything away from this terrible incident.

All that kids can do is learn from incidents like these and just take extra precautions.
Apr 3, 2010 5:42pm