Thanks for keeping us updated.

What happened was really a tragedy. I am anticipate a ton of lawsuits against 6 Flags for neglect. It reminds me of that incident that happened last year, also at a 6 Flags when a young girl got her bottom part of her legs cut off.

Brad:
How can this stupidity remind you of the “leg crushing/severing” incident? In THAT real tragedy an innocent young lady had her legs severed while riding what she believed was a “safe” ride-SHE DESERVES ALL OF THE COMPENSATION THE COURTS CAN AWARD HER…

But how can Six-Flags be held responsible for the stupidity of a 17 year old arrogant punk who broke the law by re-entering the park without a ticket, then goes on to commit another crime trespassing, and follows this these bright ideas by scaling not one but TWO fences on his way through a CLEARLY MARKED RESTRICTED AREA?

Brad, maybe you are just a tad young and dumb…or maybe you are a bleeding heart liberal who thinks that people should never be held responsible for their own demise. After all of Six Flag’s efforts to keep Asia out of a known life-threatening area what more could they have done? Two fences and a slew of signs warning are enough for most of us…

Maybe if his family had taught him just a hair more respect for authority, or at least a bit more common sense he might still be here…instead his pride and disrespect cost him his head!

In any case Six Flags should not be held in the least accountable for the fatally flawed actions of this mensa case (smirk).

It is my consedered opinion the two boys that jumbed two fenses to get to the Batman ride were seaching for money. It is a known fact that people riding the “hammer,” and other rides that invert the rider frequently loose walents change, writing instruments and other items.

I find the death tragic and wish it had not happened. If security cameras sceening the area I’m certain this is not the first time kids anxious to find “treasure” have been in the vicinity. Unless parents caution there children, and secuity is careless it shall continue.

Could it be the lad saw something he believed to be a wallet when the rider passed earler, and made a grab for it.

While what happened was definetly a real tragedy…….How can there be a lawsuit - if the sign says NO TRESPASSING/DANGER DO NOT ENTER then what more can you do. Hire someone to stand there and guard the wall. At some point people have to take responsibility for their own actions. That is what is wrong with our world is that people never have to assume responsibility for their own actions.

“I am anticipate a ton of lawsuits against 6 Flags for neglect. It reminds me of that incident that happened last year, also at a 6 Flags when a young girl got her bottom part of her legs cut off.”

How does this “remind” you of that? The kid scaled two SIX FOOT FENCES passing signs all the way to the ride saying to get the hell out of there. That little girl was the victim of a ride malfunction and deserves every penny she gets. This kid made a stupid mistake and Six Flag isn’t to blame for anything.

While I can’t say that Asia’s family will or will not be financially compensated by Six Flags, I can say w/ 100% certainty that they don’t deserve a dime for Six Flags.

Yes a tragedy but how can you call it neglect on six flags behalf? Just bad decision making and a momentary lapse of “common sense” from the victim and his friend.

There shouldn’t be any law suits. He jumped AT LEAST two fences and ignored COUNTLESS signs when walking where he did. It’s a shame but its called Darwinism. Where is the neglect on Six Flags part? The young girl with the accident should get money on the other hand.

My heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends of this young man.
As far as lawsuits in this particular incident, I doubt the amusement park could have made it any clearer that the area was “off limits”. The young man scaled two fences and ignored posted signs that it was a restricted area.

A very sad story. Although I’m sure there will be a lawsuit, it probably won’t get very far. Six Flags did what they were supposed to do…warn patrons of an open and obvious danger.

neglect!?!??! This kid jumped 2 6 foot fences… It is 100% the child’s fault. What do you expect flags to do? set men lining the whole fence? It wasn’t a 5 year old kid that jumped the fence because he couldn’t read. It was a 17 year old teenager! Although it is a tragedy, the child should have read the sings. He terribly suffered for his mistake.

“I am anticipate a ton of lawsuits against 6 Flags for neglect”

for what? It’s horrible that this happened, but they were in a restricted area that was clearly marked as such, and several measures (such as fences) were taken by the company.

Here is a example using your same logic: If I were to climb a telephone pole and start messing around with a transformer/power lines and then be electrocuted, My family/relatives should sue the power company for neglect. Even though “DANGER, HIGH VOLTAGE” is marked on the telephone pole, the transformer itself and I would have to make the effort to climb the telephone pole to begin with.

Lawsuits? Neglect? How? Why? They have signs clearly stating do not enter, restricted zone, it’s terrible this happened, but sadly, it’s his own fault, and the park is not to be held reliable, and it should not be.

Having worked for Six Flags Over GA. I can say that they take safety very seriously and operate to the highest standards set by federal agencies. They realize that they continued operation depends on a safe, fun environment. This is a permenant fixed operation, not your basic carnival that roams from town to town.

It is unfortunate that this youngster felt that the warning signs and fences were meant for someone else. There is no liabilty on the part of the amusement park in my opinion. They can not be held liable for this young persons terrible decision. My prayers go out to his parents and friends.

I fail to see the problem. Spoiled thug ignores multiple warnings, trespasses in a dangerous, off-limits area, attempts to grab the legs of a rider going 50 miles an hour, and gets decapitated. He got what he deserved - seems the taxpayers have been preemptively spared the financial burden of the criminal shenanigans this Darwin Award winner would have inevitably been involved in had he not done society a favor. Maybe Six-flags should offer free, unfettered park access to any teenager from a “church group” with names like “Asia Leeshawn”.

How could there be a lawsuit…what 6 foot tall fences and signs saying “Danger” aren’t enough to warn you that you could get seriously injured or killed??? It was no ones fault but the boy himself, he was 17 not 7!

such a tragedy- very unfortunate. i feel bad for the family- if they sue I do hope they lose though. it wasnt the parks fault the kid was in an area that he should not have been in. i dont see why the park should have to pay because some bone head kid jumped a fence and ignored the warning signs that said it was a restricted area and very dangerous and all for just a hat. Im sure if he would of asked someone who works there would have gotten his hat for him

Why lawsuits? The teenager clearly went against all the warnings. 6 flags cannot be in the mind of a teenager, nor anyone else for that. Clearly the incident last year was 6 Flags issu, but this clear blatant disregard for the rules and regulations of the place is due to the teenagers fault.

Clearly America is becoming too much of a “sue” society!

I think he deserves have a Darwin Award.

6 Flags should not be held responsible. If the area was clearly marked and the 2 boys proceeded into the danger area then they are resposible for there own actions. It is time we take responsibility for ourselves and stop blameing other people for our actions.
I am sorry that such a youg mans life was ended so sudden and tragically. His family will be in my prayers

How can you blame six flags for neglect Brad? Although a tragedy, the teenager scaled 2 6′ fences and surpassed signs stating restricted area. The park cannot afford nor dedicate the manpower to place a security guard at the foot of each ride making sure nothing like this happens. This kid was a teenager and the effort he had to take in order to even get to for this to happen wasn’t exactly like walking up to a drive-thru window at a fast food restaurant. Again, there were 2 6′ fences and signs stating to not enter the area.

It is a tragedy but lawsuits for neglect on the part of Six Flags? There wasn’t any neglect or error on the part of Six Flags. This incident is nothing like what happened last year. Don’t get me wrong, my heart goes out to both families. As a youth pastor I can only imagine the impact to the families and friends of what happened. I just took my group to Six Flags Over GA and a young lady with our group lost a digital camera on Goliath. The park crew took her name, address, what ride she was on, type of camera and said that when they do the nightly area checks if they find it they will mail it to her. They would not allow her or anyone else to go look for it. Again, it is sad what happened. My prayers and condolences to the family.

How is it ‘neglect’???? the kids clearly ignored the many signs posted stating they were trespassing and not to be there - there is nothing more that 6 Flags could have done!! this is clearly a case where the kids’ refusal to follow the rules put them in the wrong place at the wrong time and the death that ensued, although tragic, was the fault of the kid. You can’t make enough rules to protect people from their own ignorance.

how is this any fault of Six Flags? These boys clearly ignored to 6 ft fences, multiple signs and entered restricted areas. It is sad, but if this family trys to sue, it is my hope that Six Flags quitly counters for lost money for shuting down, and for court and lawyer fees. It was the boy who got himself killed. Instead of using money to file suit, they should start a memorial in his memory

I think it would be unlogiacal for anyone to side with the family in the event of a lawsuit. I research ride accidents regularly and have done reports on them. While I agree that SF Kentucky Kingdom was the complete fault of the park, I think the blame at SF Georgia lies solely on the teens who jumped the fences (God rest his soul).

Six Flags Georgia had two fences and warnings. Other than a prison style wall, it appears that the perimeter of the ride is safe. But, this is an simple act of breaking and entering considering they were sneaking into the park rather than using the main entrance.

SF Kentucky Kingdom deserves all the punishment it receives. The ride was not taken care of properly. Several examples:
- The cables (like the one that snapped) were NOT replacement parts certiied by the ride manufacturer.
- The ride could have been stopped as it was ascending when the initial “snap” was heard.
- The protocal of the ride operaters to report an incident (it took far too long for the ride operators to get a handle on the situation).
- Not to blame the ride ops, but their training could have been better. I mean, call it what you want, they are operating a major piece of machinery with many moving parts that carries people. Training on any ride should be top notch.

Can you say “dumb a@@”??? If the area was clearly marked a danger zone, don’t you think that you would probably stay out? Especially since there is a roller coaster that is in the area going 50 MPH??? I am sorry for the family, but really folks, do you honestly see any neglect on the part of Six Flags???

I agree that there may be lawsuits, but they would be groundless. At 17, a person is old enough to know what “keep out” means. They went to the trouble of scaling two fences to do this. It is tragic but completely avoidable.

Why should there be a lawsuit? This was an idiot who failed to follow the rules and it cost him his life. The park should have no liability for individuals who act on there own accord to break the rules. This should be used as a teaching tool to parents. Whatever happened to personal responsibility?

Appreciate the update, and would like to know the real reason for the teens crossing the fences. As you indicate it may not matter but I can’t help, like many others, wondering why they would do something so dangerously stupid.

Lawsuit or not, some of you people are just a NASTY group. I’m sure you and you’re family member’s are perfect. Hope you never feel the pain of losing a child. Good luck to you, sounds like you need it.

Very sad what happened, but still very very stupid what ever the reason for the 2 teens climbing two fences marked danger. if there is a lawsuit, which more than likely will be, I would hope the family doesn’t get anything for this. People are too quick to sue anyone and everyone for their own mistakes. Truth be told I feel more sorry for the people that were on the ride at the time this happened, They will have to live with that first hand nightmare. I do feel sorry for the victim’s family, it will also be hard for them to live with their child’s stupid mistake, that is assuming that they realize it was his mistake.

If anything, Asia not only put himself in danger, but the riders by doing something so stupid. I’m not a roller coaster expert, but having an obstruction on the tracks could have derailed the coaster car. I wonder if the riders felt anything? The warning signs are not just for the safety of the trespasser, but probably primarily for the safety of the riders. He could have tampered with something back there and caused a very tragic accident for a car full of people. I think if the family has the nerve to sue, Six Flags will have enough evidence to countersue if they so choose.

I agree with Brad. Six Flags should has put a bigger fense around it or had guards there or something. They were VERY neeglectful. they deserve too get sewed!! this is so sad! :(( my prayers go out to asia’s family. such an innosent death not desserved!

I’m responding to Tara…..loss of a child.

If you read most of the comments regarding this tragic event, everyone feels heart felt sympathy for the child who died. But we are all very angered by the lack of parenting in this country. What has happened to our society that the parents do not teach our children to be responsible for their actions. These boys, children or teens….could read, write and speak English. If the circumstances were different and they entered the park w/o a ticket, climbed two fences, and were reaching for their hat and were caught by a security guard…they would have been hauled off to jail, punished for violating at least a half dozens laws that they broke and possibly found guilty in a court of law. They were old enough to be tried as an adult! They broke the law! But, because something tragic happened in their juvenile scheme, now the whole theme park has to pay for it? Why? How can a family sue a theme park for something that two young men did while they were clearly BREAKING THE LAW!!!! AND THEY DID SO INTENTIONALLY!!!!

My heart goes out to the family. They will be in my thoughts and prayers. I can’t imagine how they feel. I can’t imagine how embarrassing it will be to explain later in life to others how their child died….he broke several laws, snuck into a place, scaled walls, went past DANGER WARNINGS signs and for what? a baseball hat? Is a $10 hat worth all that?

I am so sad this has happened. But the thought that people in our country actually believe that the family has any right to SUE is DISGUSTING!!!

These boys clearly and intentionally disregarded all the warning signs, DANGER, STOP, etc….and chose to break the law to retrieve a hat. I truly wonder if they were breaking all these laws to retrieve a cheap hat, or was the thought of all the money, wallets, cameras, etc….more enticing to them?

I will say a prayer for the family. I pray that they can forgive their son for breaking the law and loosing his life. I will pray that they can forgive the theme park for not having an armed security guard on post. I will pray that the press and media will back off and give them some peace and time to mourn the loss of their son.

I truly sympathize for their loss, as should all Americans. I do not condone what the boys did, but I do pray the family can heal from this in a positive way.

MO

Oh my goodness!! THIS IS SOO sad!!:(( Pour guy! six flags shud be sewed for every penney its got. they culd of had alot of more protection, like a fense or a even a sign would have been good.at least a sign! my prayers goes out too asia’s family. such an innosent life lost!!

This incident was tragic. This incident was avoidable. NO this was not Neglect. There’s NO room for name calling, he was not being stupid nor dumb he was being a teenager. We’ve all made mistakes, his mistake cost him his life. My prayers go out to him and his family and friends. VALANNIA, you must know him very well to say he was a spoiled thug and you must have been with him behind the fence to know what he was really back there for as you stated. NO one deserves to die VALANNIA for breaking the rules, if that was so you and I would be deceased because we (HUMAN BEING’S) are not perfect and I’m sure you have broken a rule or two in your day.

Tara - my 18 year old is not perfect…but he knows what “keep out” means. Sadly, this 17 year old at Six Flags had to find out the hard way (his friend also). It is not being NASTY…its being HONEST.

What is wrong with some of you people?!?! Especially you, Valannin! You don’t know this poor teenager who was killed or his family. Were you at the scene when the accident happened-doubt it! Someone lost their life, a family will be forever changed. Yes, the teenager jumped 2 fences, not heeding the warnings, that gives you NO REASON to call him names such as “spoiled thug” or insinuate he was not with a church group because of his name. What an idiot you are! Think of all the people who actually saw the accident, people who were actually on the ride, and again the teenager’s family. This is something these people will never forget and they sure don’t need idiots like you saying terrible things about a person who is now deceased. You have no heart and no feelings for others.
I am sorry for the family and all those who may have witnessed this horrific tragedy. May Asia Leeshawn rest in peace.

What about the person who was responsible for this boy while he was with his group. What was he doing on the other side of the fence to begin with. His death is tragic. I think the family should start asking questions to the church, I know I would!! I’m sure this family is being contacted by some low life scum attorney who will put dollar signs in their eyes. He may loose, they may pay him. If anyone from Six Flags is reading this. Don’t settle. Let this family and the church tell you why it is your fault. I see no fault of anyone but the young man and the church. I’m sure the church or this family needs to pay all the counseling bills the employees are going to have to get past what they may have seen that day. I heard on the radio this morning that he went back in to get a hat that had fallen off his head during his ride earlier that day. I think he was told that they would not be able to get his hat until the park closed. I know what you all are thinking right now….

To those who share Tara’s opinion,

Some people on this blog site may be coming across as indifferent to the overall horrifying situation, but are rather just expressing complete and utter disdain for the absence of common sense.

These people, as am I, are totally astonished at the demonstration of brazen disdain for authority. This recklessness may have been disguised as two boys off on an adventure, but truthfully when a sign is repeated “DANGER ZONE” over and over, it cannot be lightly brushed over.

Furthermore, many people want to blame someone else for their own failures. 6-Flags is in no way responsible. This kid could read and certainly ascertain from high closed off fences that he was trespassing. He chose to willfully defy the rules. He chose to put himself in danger.

This is horrible. The family will never be the same. But it was a wretched mistake made by this young man of which he paid with his life.

Lawsuit? 6 Flags should sue the parents of the 2 boys. Their unlawful actions caused 6 Flags to shut down a major attraction and endure negative press. Even though 6 Flags was not at fault, these types of incidents create the belief that theme parks are unsafe.

Tara - believing in personal responsibility is not nasty. There are those who would rather an act of pathetic stupidity resulting in a big payday - those whose chances of that happening are greater than winning the lottery or making money the old fashioned way:earning it. Some of us are a little sick of those people because we do not enjoy living in a nanny state environment. The first think people like that think when something bad happens is “How can I turn a profit here?”. Of course, they don’t say that….the usual public statements are “I want to make sure this never happens to anyone else” and “He was just turning his life around”, all with great big crocodile tears of grief.

Six Flags is not responsible for the limited intelligence of some patrons. The rest of us do not want to buy a ticket to enter, and then have to stop at the legal booth to sign a bunch of forms before we can enjoy the park. Conceding in any way that this young man has any claim on the park, will force the park to presume that his level of stupidity is common to all patrons, and revise their policies accordingly.

AFTER READING SOME OF THE COMMENTS I FELT SICK IN MY STOMACH. I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW HEARTLESS THEY ARE. REMEMBER KARMA FOLKS. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY WHO LOST THEIR CHILD. GOD HELP YOU PEOPLE WHO ARE SO VERY CRUEL AT SUCH A SAD TIME.

Definite Darwin Award!

I could not imagine the loss of a loved one, especially it such a horrible fashion. It is not anyone’s place to say who deserves money or who doesn’t or who’s fault it was. Yes, the facts are clear that rules were broke, but THE fact (and really, the only fact that matters) is, everything happens for a reason, and there is something that will bring THE ONE who sustains life and brings life through death the glory. I hope the young man was a christian man, and if he was, all I can really say, is he is lucky. This world is coming to a quick destruction and all he has missed is mere pain in eternity’s sense. So, with this being said, I think the only right that any of us have is to pray for the loved ones who were just simply, left behind.

Why is everyone getting worked up so much about how stupid it would be to blame Six Flags and sue. The family already said they weren’t suing. This is natural selection at work.

I am saddened by this tragedy, I would never want to lose a child. Allow me to be the devils advocate; what if the young man had a disability and was unable to read the posted warning signs?

And people wonder why it costs so much to go to these places??? Or why insurance is so high. Cause we have to pay for everyone elses stupidity. How about if our lawmakers put a cap on what you can collect when you are sewing a company etc of $10,000. I remember the days that the subject was never even brought up.

These people that disobey all rules for their own selfish reasons, cost others in the long run.

How about if 6 Flags sued the family for him breaking their rules to make up for them having to raise their prices.

Whoever is moderating this thread shouldnt let all these nasty, unethical, and otherwise mean spirited posts coming thru. Especially from that 2nd poster, DELAUN FIFIELD, who has totally lost his mind, and instead of disgreeing in a civil matter, he goes off in a rant, calling that 1st poster every dirty and filthy name known to man.

I guess he think he can write and say anything he wants, simply because he is hiding behind a computer screen.

I dont know if i will be posting here, simply from reading his and some others posters comments. Not to place were i feel welcome. And i think i speak on behalf of everyone.

I totally agree with John,

This blog is just like the GretaWire one. She just lets all kinds of stupid comments to appear, and its coming from the same posters, day after day. All they take pleasure in is internet message board bashing.

I used to be an avid reader of this blog, and this is my first time writing, but I probably wont be contributing my thoughts and opinions here also, unless this matter gets taken care of immediately.

I’m 36 years old, and as a mother now, I can say I’ve done some things in my life that weren’t very smart, but I survived. Thank Goodness. Haven’t most people done things that are not smart once in while, like disobey the law by speeding once in while, etc. or whatever, noone is perfect and unfortunately this boy didn’t live to tell about his mistake. I’m sorry for his family’s loss and for the people who were with this boy on the trip, and the witnesses.

I don’t think that there is any reason to talk abusively of this dead teen. He made a very costly mistake, whether or not it was intentional.
However, in response to Sue’s comments, I don’t think that the church should be held responsible either. At 17, this teen was old enough to be responsible for his actions.
People always seem to look to blame someone whenever there is a tragedy such as this, but the only ones to blame here are the two teens who entered this restricted area, and one of them has already paid the highest price imaginable.
My sympathy to his parents and relatives.

What is the purpose of this comment page anyway? Clearly this is a tragedy for not only the family of this young man but, also the park officials who must contend with this type of accident. Save your useless, small minded, inconsiderate, illiterate (non spelling), heartless comments to yourselves. This is a lose lose situation and nobody wins. HOW COULD YOU SAY SUCH INHUMANE THINGS!

I must comment again after reading some more useless comments by persons such as Sue. The young man was 17 years old. Why he was on the other side of the fence is irrelevant! At age 17 you do not require much supervision whereas, younger children do. What does the church have to do with anything aside from the fact that this is the reason for Asia being at Six Flags. What article did you read concerning this tragedy? Surely, it could not have been the one that I read on yahoo! The article clearly states that jumping the fence for a hat has been RULED OUT! The reason remains to be unknown. (That means nobody knows why) What gives anyone the idea of a lawsuit. Are you a family member or the attorney for this family, because if you are not then you should sit back and realize that MONEY DOES NOT AND HAS NEVER BROUGHT A LIFE BACK! This family will have to live with this forever. And by the way Kevin, being 18 years old or any age does not always guarantee that we make the best choices or decisions in life. I would think that you being a father should have taught you that and left you with a more sympathetic heart.

wow!! It is no way six flage’s fault it is just teenage stupidity!!

I agree with Tara. Some of you people are heartless for the comments you made. In regards to the comment made by DeLaun Fifield, calling him a stupid arrogant punk is being judgemental. You don’t know him, hell he was being a teenager. Maybe if you knew anything about the mental development of that particular age group then you will know that they become easily attached to personal belongings. Maybe you should pick up a book sometimes. Now who’s the STUPID ONE!!! Also get the facts together, admission was already paid for so he was not trying to enter the park w/o a ticket. Then for you to judge the family is just unfair. You can’t be with your children 24-7. You can just try to lead them in the right direction and instill proper morals and values. I’m pretty sure if you have kids, they have done things that you know you taught them better.

My next comment is to Valannin. You make me want to vomit!!!! Saying that by this child got what he deserved by being decapitated. Are you serious? Saying that his death did society a favor. Are you even thinking about the family, the people on the ride, or witnesses? Who knows, he could have been the next black president, a judge, lawyer, or have to care for your silly ass in the hospital? There are many people who make mistakes in their teenage years and still be productive citizens

By no means am I saying Six Flags is responsible, but we need to pray for the family and the church instead of throwing slams at the ypung man that loss his life. They have experienced a great loss.

I agree that people can be so heartless. We know the kid did something wrong, but he has suffered the consequences. Why can’t we show compassion at a time like this? Can you imagine how hard it is for the family to find out something as horrific as this has happened to this first born? I do agree that people say just about anything when hidden behind a computer screen. Yes, we do have to be held responsible for our actions, but this country still has a loooooonnnnnnggggg way to go when it comes to hate.

I pray for the family and that at least the young man was saved. That is what is really important here. People remember what comes around goes around and some of the things we say and wish on others has a way of coming back to haunt us or our loved ones. I’ve seen it happen too many times.

I doubt the young man was a thug, just used poor judgment and no matter how you raise a child, they still have a mind of their own (unfortunately). We can’t hold their hands forever.

Ok, were all in agreement that the kid was an idiot for illegally sneaking into the park and hopping two restricted area fences to get to an off limits area where heavy machinery was clearly working in. What I wanna know is, since he was decapitated and seeing how this is the Batman style coaster where the riders hang like a swing…..You think his head was kicked off by a rider?!!!!! Darwin Award to the effing fullest here!

I dont know, but it seems like this DeLaun Fifield character sounds like the exact kind of person you will find posting at one of those liberal left wing blogs. They welcome nasty comments like these with open arms. Full of hatred toward mankind.

This is terribly tragic. It was an awful mistake with a result that couldn’t be completely anticipated. May God bring healing for this brokenness and redeem it…

I am blown away by Josephs comment about natural selection at work! Wow, that’s all I have to say…

It’s a loss for all involved Asia, his family, his friends, the church, patrons at the park, and the whole six flags family. When you are doing something that you know you should not do you are not thinking about the consequences at that time, example: motorists drive over the speed limit all the time they are not thinking today I’m going to cause a accident kill myself or someone else, yes I do feel sorry for the family of the victim because no matter what its their child. I would not want my 17 year old daughter to have to paid for a mistake with her life at that age.

To all the writers and readers before you comment think back to all the laws you may have broken whether big or small it could have turned out different, only by the grace of god it didnt.

I do not feel like I should judge Asia actions because who is without sin let him throw the first stone, jesus said that himself.

All I can say is God bless all involved including the girl from kentucky.

Wow. Just wow. You people are really getting worked up, eh? Have any of you ever lost a child? I’m not defending this kid’s stupid choice on this, but you don’t sit there and say that kind of thing! Were any of you in the park when it happened? Huh? Probably not, if you were, you’d have the same opinion as me.

He lost his life! How can ANY of you say this? There is a mother who is grieving over the loss of her child! Her CHILD! I agree, he was really stupid for doing it, but still. A family has lost their boy, who I’m sure they treasured dearly. Hell, if they sue, they sue. They’re not going to win either way. Six Flags had signs, lots and lots of signs. Face it, he’s a teen looking to be cool because he was ‘a risk-taker.’

See what it cost him?

See what it cost his family?

You don’t need to sit here and chastise a dead kid about what he did. He’s dead. It’s over for him. He’s to blame, but you still shouldn’t call him an idiot and whatnot. And don’t insult others over this. Don’t insult Six Flags either. They tried, some people just don’t want to listen. Maybe he did go back for his hat. Maybe he did go for money. Maybe he went to cut off the wait for the line.

Either way, he did it. And now he’s dead.

This topic should be deleted in all seriousness. Because what if his parents check this? What if they see what all these people are saying? Think of the mother’s heartbreak. The father’s. Friends, the rest of his family.

Quit thinking about yourselves and trying to be ‘right.’

Because as far as I can see, almost every one of you are wrong.

OK, I feel awful for the family and hope that they get through this difficult time.
BUT, I agree with everyone else about a lawsuit and neglect on Six Flag’s part. (Six Flags did their part by posting the signs) You cannot sue for a ignorant 17 year old making the wrong decision.
This teenager was old enough and he COULD read. I know this is tragic, but he kinda in a way asked for it. All those danger signs were posted for a reason and it is truly sad that he lost his life by simply ignoring such important signs. My prayers are with the family and church members. LET THIS BE A LESSON TO ALL YOUNG ADULTS……. IGNORANCE CAN BE FATAL.
This would be the same scenerio: if a drunk driver was killed after reading DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE and the driver made the poor decision to still drink and get behind the wheel and kill himself…. WHO would you sue?

My heart and prayers go out to the family and may Asia LeeShawn rest in peace .What a tragic ending to life so soon.Just plain horrific..Please find the strength too pull through this difficult time.I’ve never lost a child but, I can imagine what you are going through.I hope you find a path too the well blessed days ahead.Keep your head up and stay strong..Too the family and friends of Asia LeeShawn….

Someone made the comment that what if the teen had some disability and couldn’t read the signs? I comment back and say, he still had to climb two high fences. Either way, Asia had to make a decision to climb both fences and disabled or not, he made a fatal choice. Remember he had a friend with him as well who also climbed those same fences. Someone also commented that Six Flags was at fault and should be sued and that there should have been fences and signs. Uhm, there WERE fences and signs. Short of encasing the ride in a solid fence both around and over the top, I can’t see what else they could have done. Maybe a moat? Prison style razor wire? Where does it stop? Someone else also commented that there has to be a time when people take responsibility for their own actions and accept the consequences of poor choices. We can’t wrap the entire world in cotton wool or hold everyone’s hands and walk them across the street. Asia’s family knew that ix Flags was not at fault and I applaud them for their correct choice. Some other family may have said we know they weren’t at fault but we are going to sue anyway. With many of today’s judges, they might actually have won; it wouldn’t be the first time the court rules against common sense and personal actions. I give you the tobacco class action lawsuit.

I will not go so far as to say how I feel about Asia as a person; I can’t, I didn’t know him. I can only hope his friend will take the hint though and make better choices in his future.

This is a terrible thing and I don’t think that anybody deserves it, but you just can’t just ignore danger signs and hop two fences and think that nothing will happen. It was illegal and very stupid.

I AM A 13 ABOUT TO TURN 14 CHILD IN FORT WORTH TEXAS.
I HEARD ABOUT THIS STORY TODAY IN 7/3/08 AND I DONT REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BUT ALL OF YALL ARE ACTING LIKE FULLS IT WAS NOBODYS FAULT HE GOT KILLED

1. WHAT HAPPENED HAPPENED U CANT CHANGE THE PAST SO THERES NO POINT OF ARGUING!
2.WHY SUE??- SO U CAN GET MONEY?? WHAT WHY WOULD YOU WANT MONEY FOR YOUR DEAD CHILD? THATS THE WORSE THING YOU CAN DO..SERIOUSLY I WOULDNT WANT MONEY TO FORGET ABOUT MY DEAD CHILD.
3.HE WAS 17 HE LIVED HIS LIFE NOW HES IN A BETTER PLACE =]
IT MIGHT NOT BEEN HIS FAULT HE DIES IT WAS PROBABLY HIS DESTINATION TO DIE.
U NEVER KNO WHEN GODS GONNA WANT YOU SO JUST LIVE YOU LIFE.
YEA THEY MIGHT BE SAD BUT HES NOT COMING BACK SO I WOULD JUST KEEP LIVING MY LIFE.
I MEAN YEA I WOULD STILL THINK OF HIM BUT NOT IN A BAD WAY. IN A WAY THAT HE DOESNT HAVE TO DEAL WITH TAXES DRAMA LIFE. AND EVERYTHING WE FEAR IN LIFE.
SO GET OVER YALLS SELF AND STOP PICKING SIX FLAGS SIDE AND HIS FAMILYS SIDE.
ITS NONE OF YALLS CONSERN ANYWAYS SO FUK OFF
MY CASE CLOSED..WELL I HAVE A MYSPACE HIT ME UP

well, after hearing all the media coverage and reading all the people’s opinions, I started to think. How many 17 year olds have jumped over those fences? I heard on the news that it should be expected by the park for children to do such things, who was he with? before saying there is neglect on the part of the park, maybe they should think about neglect from whomever he was with. I have been to that park many times and rode that ride many times, and I can tell you that it’s not easy to get past those fences without being seen. And another question is, how did he not hear the coaster coming at him? it is quite a loud coaster and if it was coming at him he’d definitely hear it. There was definitely neglect in this case but I do NOT think it was on the part of six flags. As Darwin put it “natural selection” may have had something to do with it! In the state of Georgia,age 17 is an adult, and an adult should have more common sense.

SIX FLAGES NEED to have a beter eye out for it’s gust if somone saw the two boy they shuld have todd a work or yell to get there athin . O is the family seeking leigl action? One moer thing I KNOW THAT PEOPLE CAN GO OVER A GATE IN WHERE IN THE PARK TAKE SUPER MAN PEOPLE HOP OVERV THAT TO GET A *** CELL PHONE BATERE

Back to Rosa…

Nice language for a 13 1/2 year old, but, your opinion is noted. Tell me, would YOU have climbed over two fences and ignored warning signs?

Be careful with MySpace and protect yourself. Complacency, or going with the flow, and trust in too many, could get you in trouble. Please use your instincts and sense of self-preservation. If you don’t know why I say this, check out the stories from people getting hurt, or killed, because of stalkers or pedophiles who went to MySpace for their next victims.

I definitely think that it was the kid’s fault. Sure it is unfortunate and he didnt deserve to die from it, but he still neglected the signs and the two fences. I don’t think that it was Six Flags’ fault at all. If I were them I would put up a couple more signs that say “extreme danger” blah, blah, blah and call it a day.

Not to mention that the kid should have been smart enough to realize that the roller coaster rode below the track instead of on top of it…

I like how the very first comment left on this page was so infuriating to everyone that they all had to leave the exact same comment in response to it, even after it’d been said 50+ times.

I really cannot imagine what this family must be going through right now and my prayers go out to them. I pray that Asia can rest in peace and that hopefully one day his family can find solice.

I am and 18-year-old girl so I know that hey, we teenagers make stupid choices… a lot. True, this kid really shouldn’t have been hopping fences, but really, to call him an idiot for it and call him a ’spoiled thug’ is an insult to his memory, I believe. I also agree that Six Flags is not liable for this tragedy, considering the measures that they took to warn the public about the danger.

There is another thing that bothers me about these comments. I am really very tired of reading all of the ‘He deserves the Darwin Award’ and ’survival of the fittest’ comments. This was no ’survival of the fittest.̵