Here is a story many people, myself certainly included, were hoping would not end this way.

Our hearts go out to the Kim family as James Kim, husband and father was found deceased a few minutes after noon today.

The Kim family became stranded in wilderness terrain some 11 days ago when taking a road that is typically closed for winter. A couple of Edge wireless employees were instrumental in tracking down a ping from a couple text messages that would lead searchers to focus on Bear Creek Road in southern Oregon.

After waiting for help for nearly a week, running the car out of gas and burning tires to keep warm, James Kim set out to try and find help for his family. On Monday a helicopter hired by the family of the Kim’s found the mother and children in satisfactory condition and there was renewed hope that Mr. Kim would be found nearby alive soon. Rescue resources increased and efforts intensified. Earlier today help finally arrived for Mr. Kim, but sadly was too late.

CNET, where James Kim worked, has cancelled their holiday party and will be providing as needed their 800 employees with grief counseling. Former workers and friends are beginning to capture and share their thoughts on James including this touching piece by Eliot Van Buskirk:

He died as he lived, doing everything he could to provide for those he loved. This was a happy man, confident enough in himself to have had extra concern left over for those around him. I am proud to have known him and will not forget him.

James Kim was 35. R.I.P.

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