Jackson Roos' death was caused by helmet strap
By ANDY NYSTROMRedmond Reporter Editor
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 · UPDATED 7:48 PM
King County Sheriff's detectives said Friday that 12-year-old Jackson Roos died Wednesday as a result of being strangled by his own helmet strap while zip lining in the family's backyard in the 8800 block of 255th Avenue Northeast near Redmond.
Detectives said a safety line attached to the cable caught on the back of his helmet, pulling it up, causing the helmet strap to tighten around his neck and cut off his air supply.
Detectives said the incident was a tragic accident that could not have been predicted. A press release issued by the King County Sheriff's office stated, "the case is considered closed."
People share their thoughts, memories on Facebook memorial page
Roos is described as an "amazing young man, a happy, active, loving boy."
Those words come from the 12-year-old boy's Facebook memorial page the day after his death.
Roos' mother discovered him at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. The Evergreen Middle School student was pronounced dead at the scene after medics attempted to resuscitate him.
The zip line was 20 feet above the ground and ran 100 feet across the yard, according to Sgt. Cindi West, King County Sheriff's Office public information officer.
Detectives noted that the zip line appeared to be commercially made and installed; it was removed from the home for the investigation.
Kathryn Reith, Lake Washington School District director of communications, was at Evergreen Middle School on Thursday morning and noted that staff members informed students of Roos' death when school began and counselors were on hand to speak to kids.
"It's all about the kids. We want to make sure that they feel OK and counselors are there if they need to express what's on their minds," Reith said.
At lunchtime on Thursday, students wrote messages to Roos and his family.
On the Facebook page — which had 1,000-plus likes at post time — Erin Brooks Bell wrote: "Very sad day at Evergreen Middle School. Our hearts and prayers are with the Roos family."
Jeanne Tueller Krumperman added: "I keep thinking about how a few years ago, Jackson did me a big favor and sang in the children's Christmas choir. He was so good-natured and positive about doing it, and I am grateful I had that chance to get to know him better. Your family is in our hearts and prayers."
Roos' father, Bryan, owns Roos Orthodontics in Redmond; the business was closed on Thursday.
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| Jackson Roos. school pic taken 2 weeks before his passing. |
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| The lane leading to his home lined with trees wrapped in orange ribbons, his favorite color.... and them the leaves changed colors too. :) messages from heaven. |
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| Jackson with his Union Hill Ward Boy Scout Troop at Klondike Camp Feb '12 |
Hi my name is Jackson Roos and today I have been asked to give a talk on friends.
President Hinkley once said that every new member of the church needs a friend, a responsibility, and to be taught the gospel. I would also say that even people who have been members of the church their whole lives needs a friend, responsibility, and continued learning of the gospel. Today, I will focus mainly on friends.
A friend builds you up. A friend accepts you for who and what you are. A friend will be by your side regardless of the circumstances. A friend doesn’t judge you. A friend is there to help both during the good and bad times.
Everyone has a desire and need to feel loved and wanted. We seek to be friends with people who can love us and allow us to love them. In Matthew, Jesus said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” I believe that while we will never be friends with everyone, we can be friendly with everybody.
Because of where we live, the majority of the people we know are not members of our church. This does not mean we can’t or shouldn’t be friends with them. It does mean, however, that we really have to try our best to find people who we share the same values and standards with. It is very easy to be pulled down by people who we think are our friends, but because they don’t have the same standards as we have in the gospel, they don’t view things the same as we do. If we surround ourselves with good people, we will have a better chance of making right choices and lifting each other up-regardless of which church someone belongs to. As members of the church, we need to recognize that others may not know a lot about what we believe, but they know enough to know when we are not living the gospel standards. We may never know who we may influence or touch to one day want to learn more about the gospel.
President Erying told a story of a young man who just moved into a new school far away from where he had been living:
I was having a hard time feeling like I fit in. My family had recently moved clear across the country. The ward we moved into had a large youth group, but this was the first time I would be the “new guy.” The worst part was that I had to go to a new school, and the thought immediately flashed through my mind, “Who am I going to sit with at lunch?” Maybe I would see someone from church, but I didn’t want to barge in on someone else’s lunch table, especially since I didn’t know if they would even want me there!
The first day at school seemed to drag on forever. Finally the lunch bell rang. As I slowly entered the lunchroom, I prayed to Heavenly Father to help me find someone I knew. I glanced around to see if I could recognize anyone. No one. So I made my way to a table on the far side of the lunchroom and ate my lunch.
Later that day during math class, I recognized a familiar face. I had seen David at seminary that morning. He asked to see my schedule and discovered that we both had the same lunch period. “Hey, where were you at lunch today?” he said.
“I ate on the far side of the room,” I responded. “Well, tomorrow come and sit with me at lunch,” he said.
I’m grateful for a loving Heavenly Father, who knows each of our needs and who answers each of our prayers. I’m also grateful for someone who was willing to extend a hand of friendship. Something as simple as an invitation can make all the difference.”
A couple of years ago, my family moved. It happened to be a local move of just a couple of miles. But I was changing schools from Alcott to Dickinson. I remember how comfortable I felt about going to a new school because I had made several friends from sports that went to Dickinson. Because of these friends who made me feel welcome, I was fortunate to not feel isolated or left out. Many of those kids are still my good friends.
Another place we can go to find good friends is in our homes. We should look at our brothers and sisters as our best friends. My grandma used to tell my dad when he was young, that friends come and go, but you will always have your brothers and sisters. While I don’t always get along with them, at the end of the day, my brother and sisters are still my friends.
Finally, we can look to Jesus Christ as our friend who will never let us down. He loves us and wants us to succeed in all we do. He accepts us for who we are as well as see our potential. When times are tough and you feel alone, you can always know that Jesus loves you and will send the Holy Ghost to comfort you. We only have to read the scriptures to see all the examples of how He was a friend to everyone.
So we should all extend a hand of friendship just like Jesus would do.
I am thankful for both my friends in and out of the church because they help me want to be a better person.
I say things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen
President Hinkley once said that every new member of the church needs a friend, a responsibility, and to be taught the gospel. I would also say that even people who have been members of the church their whole lives needs a friend, responsibility, and continued learning of the gospel. Today, I will focus mainly on friends.
A friend builds you up. A friend accepts you for who and what you are. A friend will be by your side regardless of the circumstances. A friend doesn’t judge you. A friend is there to help both during the good and bad times.
Everyone has a desire and need to feel loved and wanted. We seek to be friends with people who can love us and allow us to love them. In Matthew, Jesus said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” I believe that while we will never be friends with everyone, we can be friendly with everybody.
Because of where we live, the majority of the people we know are not members of our church. This does not mean we can’t or shouldn’t be friends with them. It does mean, however, that we really have to try our best to find people who we share the same values and standards with. It is very easy to be pulled down by people who we think are our friends, but because they don’t have the same standards as we have in the gospel, they don’t view things the same as we do. If we surround ourselves with good people, we will have a better chance of making right choices and lifting each other up-regardless of which church someone belongs to. As members of the church, we need to recognize that others may not know a lot about what we believe, but they know enough to know when we are not living the gospel standards. We may never know who we may influence or touch to one day want to learn more about the gospel.
President Erying told a story of a young man who just moved into a new school far away from where he had been living:
I was having a hard time feeling like I fit in. My family had recently moved clear across the country. The ward we moved into had a large youth group, but this was the first time I would be the “new guy.” The worst part was that I had to go to a new school, and the thought immediately flashed through my mind, “Who am I going to sit with at lunch?” Maybe I would see someone from church, but I didn’t want to barge in on someone else’s lunch table, especially since I didn’t know if they would even want me there!
The first day at school seemed to drag on forever. Finally the lunch bell rang. As I slowly entered the lunchroom, I prayed to Heavenly Father to help me find someone I knew. I glanced around to see if I could recognize anyone. No one. So I made my way to a table on the far side of the lunchroom and ate my lunch.
Later that day during math class, I recognized a familiar face. I had seen David at seminary that morning. He asked to see my schedule and discovered that we both had the same lunch period. “Hey, where were you at lunch today?” he said.
“I ate on the far side of the room,” I responded. “Well, tomorrow come and sit with me at lunch,” he said.
I’m grateful for a loving Heavenly Father, who knows each of our needs and who answers each of our prayers. I’m also grateful for someone who was willing to extend a hand of friendship. Something as simple as an invitation can make all the difference.”
A couple of years ago, my family moved. It happened to be a local move of just a couple of miles. But I was changing schools from Alcott to Dickinson. I remember how comfortable I felt about going to a new school because I had made several friends from sports that went to Dickinson. Because of these friends who made me feel welcome, I was fortunate to not feel isolated or left out. Many of those kids are still my good friends.
Another place we can go to find good friends is in our homes. We should look at our brothers and sisters as our best friends. My grandma used to tell my dad when he was young, that friends come and go, but you will always have your brothers and sisters. While I don’t always get along with them, at the end of the day, my brother and sisters are still my friends.
Finally, we can look to Jesus Christ as our friend who will never let us down. He loves us and wants us to succeed in all we do. He accepts us for who we are as well as see our potential. When times are tough and you feel alone, you can always know that Jesus loves you and will send the Holy Ghost to comfort you. We only have to read the scriptures to see all the examples of how He was a friend to everyone.
So we should all extend a hand of friendship just like Jesus would do.
I am thankful for both my friends in and out of the church because they help me want to be a better person.
I say things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen
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