Devastating Loss as Hockey World Mourns the Passing of Beloved Utah Mammoth Member
The Utah Mammoth organization is currently going through very dark times due to the death of Caroline Klein, who led their communications.
Sometimes, there is news that is very difficult to write. It is with immense sadness that we learn that Caroline Klein, the Head of Communications for the Utah Mammoth, has passed away at just 40 years old.
Caroline Klein was employed by Smith Entertainment Group, which also owns the Utah Jazz in the NBA.
After Her Passing, Caroline Klein's Message Touches the Hearts of Internet Users
On LinkedIn, an extremely touching message was shared on her account. Caroline wrote this text before taking her last breath and asked her loved ones to share it after her passing. Here is an excerpt of what she wrote:
"Remember me for the way I lived."
If you're reading this, it's because my lungs have taken their final breath, and my soul is on a thoughtful search for its next great adventure. I asked my family to post this message on my behalf.
After a 38-year run of never getting sick - I got a mild cold once every few years and only took «sick» days to enjoy a day off to explore a new hike - my August 2023 cancer diagnosis hit me like a Mack Truck. One day in September 2022, less than six weeks after moving to Utah, I developed foot drop, and over the next 14 months, that ailment evolved into Stage 4 Proximal Type Epithelioid Sarcoma in my lungs - a very rare, very aggressive soft tissue cancer for which there aren't enough answers, research, or treatment options.
But, being the pragmatist I am, my attitude from the start was, «it's what it is,» and instead of wasting any time obsessing about how not to die, I spent my cancer journey focusing on how to live the fullest life as much as I could control. And boy, did I live. As my sister said, I drove an F1 car full speed the entire time from diagnosis to death, seeking laughter, beauty, love, joy, adventure, and awe at every turn, and soaking up every possible moment with the people I love the most."
Caroline Klein
After a 38-year run of never getting sick - I got a mild cold once every few years and only took «sick» days to enjoy a day off to explore a new hike - my August 2023 cancer diagnosis hit me like a Mack Truck. One day in September 2022, less than six weeks after moving to Utah, I developed foot drop, and over the next 14 months, that ailment evolved into Stage 4 Proximal Type Epithelioid Sarcoma in my lungs - a very rare, very aggressive soft tissue cancer for which there aren't enough answers, research, or treatment options.
But, being the pragmatist I am, my attitude from the start was, «it's what it is,» and instead of wasting any time obsessing about how not to die, I spent my cancer journey focusing on how to live the fullest life as much as I could control. And boy, did I live. As my sister said, I drove an F1 car full speed the entire time from diagnosis to death, seeking laughter, beauty, love, joy, adventure, and awe at every turn, and soaking up every possible moment with the people I love the most."
Caroline Klein
You can read the full message from Caroline Klein, who was the Head of Communications for the Utah Mammoth.
A few months ago, she was present at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City for the opening day of the new season. Ryan Smith, the team owner, was there beside her to experience this special moment.
Our thoughts are with her family, friends, loved ones, and the Mammoth organization. Our deepest condolences.
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