Jason Hairston of KUIU passed away today

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

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