Quote Originally Posted by Jbyrd View Post
BUT it was fate . Things happen for a reason ,unfortunately it was that gentleman's time to depart our world. WE all will face that same event some day . It is easy to set back and say oh that could have been avoided. It was just meant to be.
Now that's a theological question and obviously a personal truth for you, though not necessarily a universal truth. Accidents can be often be avoided and are usually survivable for a variety of reasons. If it is just attributable to fate, why even bother wearing a life jacket? One's fate is frequently a product of his/her actions and preparedness. Theology aside.