Sad to hear about Cory

[E-fencer]

Was sad to hear about the death of Cory Stauble in a car accident- I did not know him, but I saw him fence at the Southern Crest in Atlanta last year. At the time, I remember remarking to a friend of mine that he was one of the most promising Junior fencers I had seen since I returned to fencing-

<a href="http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2002/07/11/ke071102s240188.htm" target="_blank">http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2002/07/11/ke071102s240188.htm</a>

[Purple Fencer]

Damn...I was wondering what happened. It's tragic at any time, but only a week after Nats...

Sounds like it was quick, though. I sure hope so.

[D'Artagnan1673]

Geeze that was depressing to read. I haven't a clue who Corey was, but it still breaks my heart.

[DamedEscrime]

It is always sad when someone passes, especially a young person. It gives us all pause for thought of our own mortality.
But then, all things happen for a reason and I believe none of us are taken from this life until our task in it is finished.
I don't know Cory but, I'm sure that he touched. many lives around him in his short time here. How can anyone be here and not do so?
Those who know and love him best are in my thoughts and prayers as they deal with the loss of tomorrows, hopes, and promises.

[reptile]

That's a horrible thing. Sure starts one thinking.
Seize the day, each of us could be the next. Anytime...

[edew]

Carpe Diem, that's for sure. When I started fencing, there was a guy in our area (Southern California). He was around 18 or 19. Maybe 20.
Drive off some cliff or something. Not the prettiest sight at the funeral (why an open casket in such situations, I don't know). I wasn't there for the funeral, but my roommate had a friend who was at the funeral.

Guy's name was Dwayne Townes. They had a Dwayne Townes Memorial Foil Open for a while in Southern Cal.

[135711]

that sounds bad. sorry to hear about your friends. many young people die neadlessly. there doesn't seem to be any way to change this. value life, be nice to one another while you have the chance, drive slowly etc. help others out once in a while, and chant. when i was in highschool we lost a really nice guy to lukemia. i'll never forget him, he was the nicest person, i really couldn't cope with visiting him at home and knowing that he'd be gone in a few weeks. we lost another athlete to a hit and run, while he was crossing the street one night, and then we lost another guy to aids. the aids guy was really great, he was a surgeon, and contracted the disease somehow in the o.r. through contact with body fluids, double glove doctors. that's it, we lost a lot of people from high school over the years. but we still have a lot of people around that we keep in touch with from time to time. i still hear from some of my very best friends there and they're doing okay. the older we get the more we miss.

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[Voldune]

I knew Cory from fencing. I knew him since he was 10 years old. He was a good kid who never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was a remarkably excellent fencer who would have gone a long way if not for this tragic accident. The sport of fencing has truly lost a great asset. I remember fencing Cory many times. I never won a bout against him but he never made you feel like you lost. He was always willing to point things out to you and to help you along as well he could. Many were the times he would give me advice against my oppenents and if I lost words of encouragement. Even though Cory was younger than me I always looked up to him because of his skill, attitude, and personality. There is a tournament coming up in our state soon that I was looking forward to because I would get to see Cory for the first time since my return to fencing. Now all I can think about is the fact that he won't be there. All I was looking forward to was fencing him and being able to talk and joke with him. Cory had a great personality and a way about him that always made you feel as if you were his best friend. I will miss him as will everyone else who knew him. I would epescially like to send my condolences out to his family. And also not to be forgotten was Cory's girlfriend who also passed away in that tragic accident. They were both a great loss to our community that will be felt for a long time to come. My thoughts and prayers go out to both families and with Cory and Jamie.

[135711]

have a competition in his honor.
maybe the event should try to raise money towards a young person who demonstrates ability in the sport of fencing - for his or her scholarship or fencing career? what do you think.

[Iwant2bafencer]

My thoughts are exactly as Dame's are.
I also agree with the Carpe Diem. My favorite saying.
Well wishes to all friends and family of Cory's.
He will remain alive in all our hearts.

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Carpe Diem
Ad Asha

[arcon]

i am truly sorry for the loss the family has suffered and the loss to the fencing
community.

arcon

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[135711]

i wish i could say something that doesn't sound flip, my signature does not help in this instance,but you have my sympathy.

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[sallearmourer]

I have know Cory for 2 years and he was a very fine and upstanding fencer. I for one am going to miss him.

Tim

[JEC]

This is from the USFA website:

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Helvetica, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Helvetica, Arial"> First, we have been touched by the cards, letters from fencers, and donations to the scholarship fund that has been established in Cory's name. These mean more than you will ever know.

Secondly, it is very important to us that people (especially the teenagers) know that Cory was killed by a drunk driver. His blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit. This makes the loss so much more difficult to bear, but if it makes one person stop and think before driving drunk, it will have served some purpose.

Thank You for remembering my son,
Karla Stauble
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Helvetica, Arial">It is sicknening to hear what alcohol and driving can do.

[Mergs]

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[Craig]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Helvetica, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Helvetica, Arial">
Secondly, it is very important to us that people (especially the teenagers) know that Cory was killed by a drunk driver. His blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Helvetica, Arial">And that's exactly why the DA's need to spend more time crucifying the drunk drivers and less time on non-violent crime.

That much over the dude should have been in a hotel, having a friend drive, or taking a cab.

Craig

[D'Artagnan1673]

I had no clue it was a drunk driver.

That is pathetic and irresponcible. I have a very, very hard time being sympathetic to drunk drivers who die in accidents.

[reptile]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Helvetica, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Helvetica, Arial">Originally posted by webmaster:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Helvetica, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Helvetica, Arial">
Secondly, it is very important to us that people (especially the teenagers) know that Cory was killed by a drunk driver. His blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Helvetica, Arial">And that's exactly why the DA's need to spend more time crucifying the drunk drivers and less time on non-violent crime.

That much over the dude should have been in a hotel, having a friend drive, or taking a cab.

Craig</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Helvetica, Arial">Exactly the same could be said about the country i live in. So much tragedy and it's still not "dishonourable" to drive drunk

[135711]

craig, to tell you the truth, i don't think there's any such thing as a non-violent crime. all crime leads to some form of violence, either before, during or after the 'commission' of a crime, the criminal tries to hide their actions, and they become violent in an effort to continue to conceal their actions. i can't think of one non-violent crime.

[Catlady]

On the subject of non-violent crimes, I think what Craig is referring to is drug possesseion--not dealing,and not operating a vehicle under the influence thereof, but being caught using drugs, or having them found on your person, in your home, or in your vehicle. I don't necessarily subscribe to that point of view, but I think it's stuff like that that people are talking about when they say non-violent crime.

As for the drunk driving angle, what always amazes me is that usually the person committing DUI gets off with only minor injuries or no injuries at all--in this case I understand that the other driver died as well though. There was a case recently where a family was coming back from Nevada to Utah. It included a man, his wife, three or four of their kids, as well as the sister-in-law and one or two of her kids. They were struck by a drunk driver and all but one of the primary family's kids were killed, along with one of the sister-in-law's kids and the wife and the other child both needed to be hospitalized. So this poor family was nearly wiped out in one instant. The drunk driver only sustained minor injuries. Yes, this family had a lot of people in one car, or rather van, and they weren't all wearing seatbelts, but that doesn't mean they deserved this devastation. How many of us have taken at least a short trip and not worn seatbelts? I know in my youth I certainly rode in more than my fair share of overloaded vehicles as well--this is how you learn that as much as you love your friends, they still have very bony bottoms.

I do sympathize with the other driver's family a bit though. I have a cousin who has been convicted of DUI numerous times. It's led to him losing a job--thankfully he never drank or drove drunk on the job, but he drove a delivery truck and the rule is that you have to have a clean record--and has lost his driving priveleges and his lisence numerous times, as well as having destroyed more than one car, but we're still not sure if he's learned his lesson. The last time, he totaled a car that he'd only had for a month or two (granted not a new car, but new to him) and the cops that investigated the accident said that from the damage the car sustained they thougth that if he had had anyone in the passenger seat they would have been killed and that he was lucky that he got out of it without being hurt worse than he was. I certainly would hate to see him die, but I'd hate for him to be responsible for killing someone else even more.