RIP, James Kim

James Kim, 1971-2006

Like so many around the country (especially in the small-world of the San Francisco Internet industry), I followed the story of the Kim family over the last week. After the unexpected lift in spirits when the family was found, it was especially disheartening to get the bad news yesterday afternoon.

So, we doubled down. They found the family, we said to each other. Maybe they’ll find the dad too. [C.W. Nevius, SFGate]

I worked at CNET for five years, until May 2006, so my thoughts are with my friends and colleagues there now. I didn’t know James very well. But he was responsive and helpful the one time I made a personal request for his expertise. Every comment and report I’ve seen demonstrates that this was the norm.

I ache for those two children.