Bayfield Cross Country Program Hit by Tragedy

A skiing tragedy last week took the life of a Bayfield HS freshman. Photos by Michelle Cusick.

 

From the Bayfield HS Cross Country community:

 

The Bayfield High School Cross Country team lost one of its family members last week when freshman Madeline “Maddie” Milner died in a skiing accident at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort. Maddie’s impact on her team, school and community were incredibly profound for a 14 year old.  Our world is a better place because she blessed our lives - which makes the pain of her absence that much more difficult.  Please join us in praying for Maddie’s family – Dianne, Mike, Sydney and Peri.  And pass on that impromptu hug and infectious smile to all around you – Maddie’s trademark.

 

You can read more about the impact felt in the community of Bayfield in this article from the Durango Herald: http://durangoherald.com/sections/News/2010/01/07/Bayfield_girl_dies_in_Durango_Mountain_Resort_ski_crash/