Jason Hairston of KUIU passed away today

[Riles1050]

Wow! So sad!


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[xziang]

Found out through FB. Very sad to hear this no matter how it occured.

 

[Touchdown88]

Despite what people think of him, he was a Titan in the outdoor industry. He will be missed.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Dang. Terrible for his family. I know he was a bit of a polarizing figure here but he jumped in and sent a personal note when I had a bit of trouble with a return. That is as good as customer service gets in my my view. I don’t know much about him but it seemed like he was well on the way to building a heck of a company. Damn shame.

 

[IdahoElk]

How sad

 

[Btaylor]

Prayers for his friends and family.


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[kycamtrakker]

so sad, really hate this

 

[HookUp]

I never was a customer but readily admired all he accomplished and the connections he made all the way to the white house.

A true loss to the outdoor industry and all his family, very unfortunate.

 

[TXCO]

Awful. So very sad.


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[krausejmk]

**RUMOR Jason Hairston of KUIU passed away today RUMOR**

Prayers for his family. CTE is scary and can hide in anyone

 

[Trial153]

Sucks for sure. Sorry for his friends and family.

 

[Savage99]

Bad day turning worse. Found out a friend and colleague of my best friend took his life this week. I admired what Jason built. Prayers sent.


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[Matt Cashell]

So sorry to hear about this. RIP Jason Hairston.

I'm not going to jump to a conclusion about what the circumstances were in this case.

Regardless, if anyone reading this thread has thoughts of suicide please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at this number:

1-800-273-8255

Suicidal thoughts are temporary and can happen to anyone. You are not alone.

(I realize the number was posted earlier, but its worthy of reposting)

 

[Broomd]

Man, what a tragedy. Tough to read this. My son met Jason a few months ago at their Dixon, CA store and talked shop with him. He was an approachable guy; and we all know the incredible innovator and pioneer he was in that industry.
RIP.

 

[307]

What is initially quite shocked to read of his passing and now reading that it may be related to suicide is compounding that surprise. I have a full kit of kuiu Vias that will take on a slightly different meaning during my backpack elk hunt next week. Completely shocked.

 

[ReddingArcher]

Man what a sad deal.

 

[JustOneMoreShot]

Horrible news. Thoughts and prayers to his family. He seemed to have so much going for him, wonderful wife and children, amazing innovative company with record growth, incredible/epic hunting trips one after another, friends...
Just goes to show you that you really have no idea what other people are going through.
Tragic.

 

[kstatemallards]

Man what horrible news. Damn


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[jspradley]

Damn...this is really sad. His impact on the hunting industry and hunting itself through Sitka and Kuiu has been incredible. For his families sake I am hoping the rumors of suicide aren’t true


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[Jacob Chapman]

Man. Just terribly sad. Praying for his family