James Kim found deceased in Oregon wilderness

It pains us greatly to report that, unfortunately, James was found dead by airborne rescuers earlier today. Words can't express our grief concerning this terrible tragedy, so we'll simply close by saying that our utmost, heartfelt sympathies are with James' family, friends, and coworkers right now.

More information at CNET.

Note: We've had an extraordinary amount of requests for information about donating to a James Kim memorial fund for his wife and two children. Please rest assured that you will be among the first to know when an official Kim-family sanctioned fund has been established. Thanks to everyone who's poured out their heart over this tragic, terrible loss.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 7th 2006 9:30AM]

There are times when an opinion should be kept to yourself. Some may agree with you, but that's not a reason to express yourself inappropriatly. My two cents.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 7:29PM]

He had GPS. Moral of the story? Plan your route out using a real map, know your way, and stop traveling if road conditions get too bad.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:45PM]

I hope he is alive!! I am praying for you!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 10:15PM]

Sadly James has died.. It's great to see all the comments are rated highest. I shed a few tears for him, God I never knew I'd be in so much pain over this. Fuck this world!!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:44PM]

http://www.kgw.com/

Local news w/ live streaming broadcast.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:48PM]

My prayers are with James and his family.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:48PM]

No, he has passed.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:50PM]

So Sad. Prayers go out to his family.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 15th 2006 11:14PM]

oh no...

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:58PM]

Sadly it's been confirmed. James didn't make it.

Peace and blessing to his family, loved ones and those who worked so hard to find him.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:28PM]

He Died :-(

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 6:29PM]

God be with James and his family.

[Mr B Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:51PM]

Prayers go out to the family

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:52PM]

I praid for you James, and I am sad to here this. May his family somehow find peace.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:52PM]

Rest in Peace James Kim

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:52PM]

CNET will never be the same. I bet all the ass holes who joked about this before feel bad.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:55PM]

if the assholes joked about it before and didnt feel bad, what makes you think they would now? you said it yourself; they are assholes.

[Blurb Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:53PM]

Sad to see it end this way, my prayers are with his family.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:33PM]

God bless the guy, without him his wife and kids would have not made it. He's a hero; R.I.P.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:09PM]

I'm so hurt by this news. RIP James Kim.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:55PM]

CNN is reporting that he was found dead. It's really upsetting ... we were all rootin for ya James!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:58PM]

Im not saying they do but Im saying they should

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 5:26PM]

Sorry to hear this, James sounded like a good person to know. I used to read and watch the reviews that he did. He will be missed in the tech reviews.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:39PM]

so sorry

[billy5000 Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:56PM]

Sad :(

[anonymouspimp Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:58PM]

:(

So sad... prayers go out to his family and friends.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

Rest in Peace, James

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 3:59PM]

Prayers for his family...he went out trying to save them. God bless ya James.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:01PM]

fuck, that sucks. he was a great guy.

[tonyvduke Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:06PM]

My prayers go out to the Kim family.

[AJerman Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:01PM]

I'm very sorry to hear the news. My prayers go to the Kim family.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 6:40PM]

Prayers go out to the Kim family and all of their friends. Cnet won't be the same without him.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:45PM]

I am very sorry to hear this. Losing a father is difficult, I know because it happened to me a couple of weeks ago. During this event, I have been hopeful that it would end positively. My thoughts are with the Kims as they figure out how to continue on with out a wonder father like James.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:02PM]

this is really said. i feel so bad for his family.

cnet really won't be the same. i got so used to reading/watching his reviews.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 6:04PM]

RIP we will all miss you. May prayers go to your family.

[sergiothatguy Posted Dec 6th 2006 10:58PM]

Same here man. He'll truly be missed

[Fatface Posted Dec 6th 2006 6:22PM]

I am sorry to hear this news.... :(

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:02PM]

Awful news.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 7th 2006 8:19AM]

this is like hearing Steve Irwin died. why does this keep happening =(

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 8th 2006 4:17PM]

the worst thing is if he had stayed with his family he would be alive now, but he took a brave decision to save his family. R.I.P

[JohnCz Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:24PM]

Rest in Peace James!!! I loved his enthusiasm.


Note to Engadget..James, deserves the top spot...no more posts

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

That Sucks i watch cnet every day God Bless him And his family

[meshcount Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:04PM]

What a tragic loss. So, so sad.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:06PM]

My wife called me to tell me the news a few minutes ago. We are both saddened to hear the news we all dreaded.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

:( This is horrible news

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

So sad. James always seemed like a real nice, genuine guy on TechTV. He'll be missed.

Please try and have some sense for just ONE post would be idiot posters and refrain from posting on this thread.

[citizenlambda Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

Prayers for his family and friends.
May you rest in peace Mr. Kim

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2006 4:05PM]

I just don't understand why he didn't stay with his family. That was not a smart move to separate from them. Poor James!

[Zakk Posted Dec 6th 2006 10:56PM]

Kevin H, I just wanted to say that until you are in that same situation ( and may you never be) Don't judge any bodies actions. Sad news no matter who are the people concerned. He did what his heart felt was best and that was to save his family.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 7th 2006 12:00AM]

ditto...so easy for you to say in the comfort of your chair. he stayed with his family for 9 days and had to make a decision for his family, considering no sign of help and lack of resources. he's a hero