Community Chat

[Goodie2shoes]

Remember this young man (14 yo) who fell from the ride back in  March of this year?  IMO good decision

An initial report by outside engineers hired by the Florida Department of Agriculture said sensors on the ride had been adjusted manually to double the size of the opening for restraints on two seats, resulting in the teen not being properly secured. The report said there were many other "potential contributions" to the accident and that a full review of the ride's design and operations was needed.

“We are devastated by Tyre's death. We have listened to the wishes of Tyre's family and the community, and have made the decision to take down the FreeFall," said Ritchie Armstrong, with Orlando Slingshot. "In addition, Orlando Slingshot will honor Tyre and his legacy in the classroom and on the football field by creating a scholarship in his name.’"

The details of the scholarship are being developed and will be shared in the future, after consultation with Sampson’s family.

[Kachina624]

Good decision to do away with the ride so his family will not have to worry about a similar accident happening to another person.

The scholarship will be a fitting memorial to his memory.

[phoenixbrd]

It was a reminder of a sad event....smart decision to remove it.