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Ian Flanders Obituary
Flanders plunged into a river and died when his parachute ropes got wrapped around his legs during a jump from the Karanlik canyon in Turkey's Erzincan province on July 21. His body was pulled out of the Karasu river, a tributary of the Euphrates, by rescue boats and taken to the Erzincan state hospital morgue.
The Dogan news agency said the 37-year-old from southern California had leapt from an altitude of some 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) when the accident occurred.
The Erzincan Municipality said the International Nature and Culture Festival was canceled because of Flanders' death.
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Skye Styles
October 4, 2015
You're in the arms of the Angel. Light and love to all that love him.
September 19, 2015
It was an honor to have known Ian and a loss to all who knew him. He will always be in my heart.
Patti Knotts (Kroening)
August 31, 2015
Traci, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ian when he was a little boy, always so full of life. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
July 31, 2015
Offering condolences for your loss. May God's loving promises' bring comfort, peace, and joy (Acts chapter 24,verse 15) during difficult times.
Betty-NC
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July 29, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God comfort you and give you the strength to cope with this difficult time.
July 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May your family and friends find comfort in your memories of him and through prayer. Philippians 4:6, 7
A D
July 25, 2015
Please accept my Condolences for your loss. I can't even imagine what your going through, just know that God will be there for the needed comfort & support (2 Cor 1:4). You are in our prayers.
Toula Kontaxis
July 24, 2015
I can recall 3 years ago meeting your friend Mathias and you for dinner and a movie after you both had gone skydiving earlier that day. You mentioned that you were recovering from a base jumping injury. I could see in your eyes just how passionate you were about your sport and how the risk was worth every moment! Even though our encounter was very brief, that moment still remains in my thoughts to this day and is an inspiring driving force in my own life! I was truly deeply saddened to read the news. May we all be so brave to follow our passions and dreams that bring us joy and live life to the fullest! May your kind soul rest in peace Ian...your beautiful spirit will remain in every life you've touched! Toula
July 24, 2015
Sorry for this tragedy accident God promise in John 5:28
Matthew 5:5
July 23, 2015
I am sorry for your loss.
July 23, 2015
Rest in peace
D. Tyler
July 23, 2015
What a great tragedy to your family and friends. I wish to extend my deep condolences. Though we was never created to die , hope your family can gain strength knowing that our creator just view us as being asleep. John11:11,13,14. Just as Jesus viewed Lazarus. please draw comfort knowing that the conditions we suffer now are only temporary.
Jim Reed
July 23, 2015
Those who dare sometimes pay the ultimate price. But theirs is not to sit idly by and let the sands of time tediously drain away. While the body may be gone, the spirit continues to soar and inspires those who unflinchingly choose to follow an adventurous course for what brief time we have on this mortal coil. Rest In Peace.
July 23, 2015
I am so sorry for such a loss. Doing what he loved. God Bless him and his loved ones. May he rest in peace.
Samantha Mendelowitz
July 23, 2015
My thoughts go out to Ian's family and friends. Always remember the wonderful memories and happy times together and continue to celebrate a life well lived. Gone too soon and will be truly missed.
July 23, 2015
My son is his age, so sorry for your loss. I am sure he loved what he was doing, everyone has to follow their dream, but it doesn't make it any easier. Prayers are with you.
Marlene
July 23, 2015
It is nevery easy to lose a love one, I pray you find comfort in God's promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will all see our love ones again. My deepest condolences to your family.
July 23, 2015
OH SO SAD!!! :-( R.I.P. IAN!!!
July 23, 2015
God bless you and your loved ones ~
July 23, 2015
I did not know this young man but feel so terrible about this loss. I cannot imagine how his family will cope with this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gail T.
JULIE ROSARIO
July 23, 2015
IAN MAY YOUR SOUL FLY TO REST IN PEACE. YOU LEFT DOING WHAT YOU LOVED THE MOST TO DO. MAY THE LORD GIVE COMFORT TO YOUR LOVE ONES. R.I P.
V. Wilson
July 23, 2015
May the family experience the support of friends and the loving comfort God gives to those who lose someone so dear.
Ro
July 23, 2015
What a tragic accident. Gone too soon, my thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he RIP.
July 23, 2015
Bless and res, oh fearless one.
Phil J. W.
July 23, 2015
This is very sad news. I am sorry for your loss. May the peace God gives help you through this time of bereavement.
July 23, 2015
My condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this time of sadness. 2Cor 1:4
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
July 23, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
Susan Burwell
July 23, 2015
May you find peace in knowing your son loved "flying"! My son base jumps too...
Adrian Barnette
July 23, 2015
We'll miss you !
July 23, 2015
Alone and without his nest shall the eagle fly across the sun.
Cathy OConnor
July 23, 2015
Soar free, Ian.
Sheila
July 22, 2015
Gone much too soon. God bless you Ian and all those who loved you.
D. Hunter
July 22, 2015
Sincere condolences to Ian's family and friends, from his classmates at Indian Trail Elementary and Kesling Middle School.
July 22, 2015
May the God of all comfort be with your family during this time
July 22, 2015
My heart goes out to everyone that has loved him.
M
July 22, 2015
Ian you died doing what you loved to do. What a shame it had to be so soon.
Buzz G
July 22, 2015
Ian, you did more than most of us couch potatoes did in a lifetime. You died doing what you loved to do, and risking your life in doing so.
I still sit here on a couch, wanting to do what you have done but lacking the courage. I salute you, my friend.
Scott Chamberland
July 22, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
July 22, 2015
A life taken far to soon. May you rest in peace. Condolences to the family.
July 22, 2015
Ian was an outstanding human being. He was kind, adventurous, outgoing and fun. I am sad and reminded of all the good times I had with him.
July 22, 2015
How awful he left us so soon. His legacy will live on through his family and friends.
John Eberhart
July 22, 2015
I knew Ian for many years but not as a talented base jumper but a member of the medical community that was looked up to as a very technically savvy and talented Registered Sleep Technologist. He has helped countless people deal with their issues related to obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep related problems. Ian was a great man with a thirst for life. My condolences and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed!
July 22, 2015
Extending heartfelt condolences to family, friends and associates on the loss of Ian. May fond memories comfort you during this time of grief.
July 22, 2015
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We look to God's guidance and strength during these difficult times. He states in his Word at Psalms 29:11, "He will give strength to his people. He will bless his people with peace
July 22, 2015
My condolences to your family during this time of grief.
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