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maddezmom

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Sun Jun 2, 2013, 11:05 AM
Jun 2013

Colorado storm chaser Tim Samaras killed in Oklahoma tornado along with son, longtime partner


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Posted: 06/02/2013
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Colorado storm chaser Tim Samaras, his son Paul Samaras, and longtime chase partner Carl Young were killed in the EF-3 tornado that tore through El Reno, Oklahoma Friday.

Tim and Paul were both born and raised in Lakewood, Colorado but most recently were living in Bennett.

Tim Samaras was considered a leader in storm chasing expertise and worked with 7NEWS, National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Boeing, and the federal government.

A family member posted this statement on Tim Samaras' Facebook page at 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning:

"I'm Jim Samaras - Tim Samaras's brother. Thank you to everyone for the condolences. It truly is sad that we lost my great brother Tim and his great son, Paul. Our hearts also go out to the Carl Young family as well as they are feeling the same feelings we are today. They all unfortunately passed away but doing what they LOVED. Chasing Tornado's. I look at it that he is in the 'big tornado in the sky...' We (the family) will keep folks aware of what the funeral estrangements are, but please in the meantime keep Tim and Paul in your thoughts and prayers."

More:http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/colorado-storm-chaser-tim-samaras-killed-in-oklahoma-tornado-along-with-son-longtime-partner

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More here maddezmom Jun 2013 #1
May they rest in peace. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #10
Bad deal. But it is a risky hobby. Some people skydive, some climb mountains. If they enjoy.... Logical Jun 2013 #2
It was more than just a 'hobby' Cirque du So-What Jun 2013 #4
Job/Hobby ok. He had a reality TV show. Sold DVDs. But he did contribute.... Logical Jun 2013 #12
they had the ultimate tornado experience and probably blew their minds Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #25
Over the Rainbow ThoughtCriminal Jun 2013 #28
Not a hobby at all. The info they gathered saved lives. alphafemale Jun 2013 #17
And had a reality show. n-t Logical Jun 2013 #18
We get it. Being on TV negates any accomplishments Hugabear Jun 2013 #19
No, I love reality TV. Great accomplishment of the USA! n-t Logical Jun 2013 #20
So science that saves lives came from entertainment. certainly is not going to come from government. alphafemale Jun 2013 #21
Did you watch the show? Ever? Hyped up drama shit. I do not think.... Logical Jun 2013 #22
Making meterolgy cool was awesome. alphafemale Jun 2013 #36
Yes, because 'Storm Chasers' = 'Jersey Shore' right? Hugabear Jun 2013 #32
So what? cordelia Jun 2013 #42
Tragic Cirque du So-What Jun 2013 #3
It was just a matter of time before a chaser was killed. Itchinjim Jun 2013 #5
I've been thinking that the last couple days. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2013 #40
Tragic. I guess his son was 24 but as a dad I'm not sure if I would ever take my son into... Poll_Blind Jun 2013 #6
Oh man, that's sad laundry_queen Jun 2013 #7
What happened? RobertEarl Jun 2013 #41
That's too bad, dangerous job. rl6214 Jun 2013 #8
watched them on the show warrior1 Jun 2013 #9
Apparently not careful enough proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #15
I think he means comparatively laundry_queen Jun 2013 #24
As these storm chasers take bigger risks to capture the best images Arkansas Granny Jun 2013 #11
I agree. When I think of a really dangerous job, I think of something like deep-sea welding. Poll_Blind Jun 2013 #14
Also, one from Austin working for the Weather Channel ... ananda Jun 2013 #13
Oklahoma series of tornadoes were very off the charts that night. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #16
RIP. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #23
Storm chasers do a service for this country. May they rest in peace. hrmjustin Jun 2013 #26
They died doing what they loved. Terra Alta Jun 2013 #27
TWISTEX FarCenter Jun 2013 #29
That's what I mean when I talk about legitimate research. kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #30
Those guys save countless lives every year laundry_queen Jun 2013 #31
According to poster above, none of that means anything Hugabear Jun 2013 #33
Well, if they were the sort to do all the over-the-top fakey kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #38
Oh no! I remember Tim's crew from TV. I am so sad to hear about this, and offer my GreenPartyVoter Jun 2013 #34
tornadoes are to be avoided or else.... spanone Jun 2013 #35
You don't tug on Superman's cape. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #37
Way too early for this... hootinholler Jun 2013 #39
There is still a lot of research done on tornadoes to increase warning time strategery blunder Jun 2013 #43
About Tim Samaras, and spotters pay tribute. Iterate Jun 2013 #44
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2013 #45
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