In memory of Sarah Burke

Rest In Peace!

♥ A big star has left the world in favor of the the sky ♥

On January 19, 2012, the snow industry lost a shining star. Sarah Burke, freeskiing pioneer, six-time X Games gold medalist and beloved wife, daughter, and friend passed away.

Sarah was truly a legendary athlete, role model and an inspiration. She was everything so many of us aspire to be.

Women freeskiers everywhere owe their standing in the sport to Sarah's passionate trailblazing efforts over the last 15 years. As the first competitive female freeskier, she successfully lobbied the Winter X Games to include females in freeskiing events on equal standing. It is because of Sarah's efforts, women winter athletes are one of the only athletes in the world to receive equal prize purses to men.

Sarah brought worldwide recognition and validation to the sport she so loved. Every athlete chosen to represent his or her country at the 2014 Sochi Olympics will feel her influence. Without her, the sport of freeskiing would not be included.

That she won't have the chance to compete in the Olympic games is indeed a tragedy. We always believed her destiny was to win a gold medal in Sochi but instead it is clear that her legacy is to make it possible for all freeskiers to have the chance to compete on that world stage.

Her life and legacy embody the true spirit of action sports; a movement of individuals driven to innovate, master and explore the frontier of physical possibility. Sarah's love of skiing took her life to amazing places.

Her accomplishments on skis continue to inspire girls everywhere to believe in themselves and follow their hearts. Her passing is not a cause to pack up our skis, but rather a reason to step in and ski for Sarah and the dreams that she inspired.

http://sarahburkeski.com/

Song - "What are Words" by Chris Medina
Pictures - Google search

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[TheMapur]

Hey guys! Thanks for all the comments! <3 It's legal to cry! :'(

[goliathdiver]

When ever i here this song i think of Sarah

[TheMapur]

@goliathdiver That so nice! The song is so beautiful, and that's why i picked it to be the song for this girl and this video! THANKS!

[goliathdiver]

@TheMapur thank you for the video :)

[TheMapur]

@goliathdiver no problem, buddy! :) It's my last goodbye to Sarah so why not? I'm from Norway, but is a big fan so ;)

[tonks12341]

R.I.P from Poland

[funkyschik]

R.I.P. from Italy :°°(

[moioonapina]

R.I.P from finland :( we miss you, you were our idol :(

[m4r71jn]

R.I.P from Netherlands

Thank you Sarah, the world will never forget you

[lopez523]

RIP Sarah ): X-Games will never forget you.

[Barreirinhos]

R.I.P from Portugal

Descansa em Paz....