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Cheryl Bragonier-Vukelich
Social climber
Des Moines
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Jun 14, 2007 - 05:16pm PT
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Bobby, Faith, Anne, Bob, Jim, et al
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through emotionally. This may be Bobby's toughest climb, but if anyone can make it he can. He has a wonderful family, and many friends to support him through this.
I am soooo tickled to hear that Bobby is breathing on his own, even if it is for short stents for now. Thank you all for the updates during this past week. It has been so wonderful to see how old friends and communities have been supporting Bobby.
Many prayers, much love,
Cheryl, Milo, Aly, and Jack
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JCB
climber
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Jun 14, 2007 - 05:55pm PT
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend.
From Cody this January.
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Aryn Rossett
climber
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Jun 14, 2007 - 07:33pm PT
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Thank you for the updates, Faith. I am keeping Bobby and your family in my prayers.
Much love,
Aryn (Holm) Rossett
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Jun 14, 2007 - 08:34pm PT
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Really hoping for the best for you Bobby. My thoughts go out to your family and friends.
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Brandon Selk
Sport climber
Spearfish, SD
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Jun 14, 2007 - 09:52pm PT
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Bobby and his family. Bobby can overcome this with all of the positive thoughts and prayers that are coming in from all over the world.
Brandon, Jana, Madison, and Carson Selk
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 14, 2007 - 10:13pm PT
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hey there all.... i am new here and dont know anything about all you wonderful folks and all your great climbs.... but i joined in here to be close to my brother ( mark chapman, chappy) as i learned that he had posted here, and i missed seeing him all these years...
i was very sad to now learn of your friend, bobby... i am a praying-folk of long-time-standing and i will pray for bobby as well.... head injuries touch my heart greatly as i have known of folks who have fought so hard through these traumas, in various ways...
say, i hope to encourage you all, as they have said that bobby's condition, from what i read, so far--has not changed...
if you all can check out any public info, here on the internet, about PBR bullrider, lee akins... his skull was stepped on by a bull, and obviously, he had a traumatic head injury... he has lived and now, only about three months later, is doing well over their expectations... (which were not good).... he is finally able to walk with help from others and a walker, and he was singing the alphabet with his daughter, though his speech was mostly jumbles---i know this may not sound like much, but these are miles stones and his wife credits all to a massive prayer alert.... if there is even one success story (and there are others), than the door of hope, through prayer, may be open for bobby, too.... dont give up and you will never have regrets...
so keep up the good work, here folks and pray for your friend... every head injury is DIFFERENT though, as there is so much involved with the brain.....
as i am ready to cry, here... i think i will go and pray... please hang on for your dear friend, as perhaps he just cant do it now.... sincerely, neebee.... (or lizzy-beth, to mark)...
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Frances
Social climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 14, 2007 - 10:15pm PT
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Dear Bobby and family (Anne, Faith, Bob, Jim, Austine and all who love him),
The Clymers in Cody have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We first met Bobby when he was a boy of ten or so. Full of curiosity and energy even then. We have followed his career with interest, often wondering where he finds the courage and strength to accomplish his many feats. We join his many friends in prayers for the best of all possible outcomes.
Affectionately,
Paul and Frances
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CCJ
climber
Casper, WY
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Jun 14, 2007 - 10:23pm PT
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Bob, Anne, Jim, Faith...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time! We pray for a speedy recovery for Bobby! Our best to each of you.
Carey Coe-Johnson, Jeff, Maddie, Shelby, Jagger and Jrakke
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eric/erin
climber
meeteetse, wyoming
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Jun 14, 2007 - 10:26pm PT
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Hi Model Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I've known Bobby since I was 5 years old or more than 27 years. He has always been an influential person to me. I have been fortunate to do many things with Bobby, besides rock climbing in the college days. I remember the days of "cowboying" at the ranch, hunting, skiing, and just driving around the Cody country.
Out of all the people I know, he has always given 110%. Whatever life puts in front of him, he has always been optomistic.
God can do miraculous things. I pray that God uses his healing hand on Bobby's wounds. We are continually thinking of you all.
Thanks for all the updates.
Love Eric, Erin, and Tade Geving
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cowman
climber
cody, wy
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Jun 15, 2007 - 12:29am PT
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About 6 months ago I found a picture of Bobby that I had taken while on at a ski meet. For some reason I pulled it out of the pile and left it on my desk. Since, many have seen it and asked who it was. With fond memories of those days I would tell them. Bobby made everything interesting! I will continue to keep his picture up. When I look at it I will say a prayer for him and his familiy. I will also remember to look at my 2 little boys with more patience and gratitude.
Life....how special it is!
Bobby-Faithy-and Family, I send my prayers.
Amy Cowan-banks
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Jun 15, 2007 - 09:13am PT
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It is with such unique loathing that I log on to this Forum now. Each time since Bobby’s accident, seeing this thread near the top of the heap, I just fear we might find there the final terrible words and so hesitate. His condition is so critical and the accident so meaningless that our nausea is really too much to bear. The strength and forceful hope directed towards him is just out of this world, though, and brings us back on our feet. Gee what more can I say? I join you all in this and just keep hoping.
Peter Haan
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elemental
Gym climber
Lander, Wyoming
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Jun 15, 2007 - 09:30am PT
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Bales family
climber
Cody
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Jun 15, 2007 - 10:06am PT
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Bobby, Faith, Austine, Anne, Jim, Bob and Mona. Good morning to all of you. We have been praying for all of you every day and especially for you Bobby. We have had so many phone calls and inquiries and we have told them all to keep you in their prayers. Just know we love you. Mary Lou and Bob.
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Kammi
Social climber
Sheridan, WY (Cody)
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Jun 15, 2007 - 10:20am PT
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Bobby....you are so much in my thoughts since I heard of Bobby's injury. We went to school and skied together as casual acquaintances, and had a beer together in Kaycee a couple of year ago. Your name has continually come up over the past couple of years through a mutual friend, Shep Vail, as he keeps me updated on your adventures. I am so in awe of your accomplishments and travels. I truly wish you the very best and I know you'll be out adventuring again soon...your zest for life is too great to let this slow you down for long. It's amazing how something like this can make you feel more for everyone in your life and want to treasure every moment, not just let those moments pass you by. Bobby, Faith, and family...my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kammi Mock
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Mandi Feeley
climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 15, 2007 - 10:21am PT
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I am sending all my energy and prayers.
I went to school with Bobby and graduated with Faith.
I had not thought about Bobby for a long time, and last week I was talking with my boyfriend about rock climbing and told him about Bobby - climbing and taking photos all over the world. I was stunned and still am, about this news. ~Bobby, stay here with us, if you are able~
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John & Pam Feeley
Social climber
Cody
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Jun 15, 2007 - 10:49am PT
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Dear Bob, Ann, Faith… everyone,
We were so devastated to hear about Bobby. We’ve both watched Bobby grow up as he turned into such an astounding young man; finding his passion for life in helping others. His adventures, conquests and triumphs have been experienced equally by everyone who loves him, and we know he is fighting this setback with the same enthusiasm that he did everything else. We love all of you and are praying along with everyone for his quick recovery. Johnny & Pam Feeley
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WillyH
Boulder climber
North Carolina
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Jun 15, 2007 - 10:50am PT
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Bobby, Faith, Austine, Anne, Jim, Bob and Mona-
Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers. All of Cookie's clan is pulling for you from Greenwich to North Carolina to California. We feel your angst and pain as our own and want to do anything we can for you.
Thinking of you constantly and sending good energy.
We love you!
Cookie sends hugs, hugs, hugs and love, love, love
If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.
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Karen Percy
Mountain climber
Cody
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Jun 15, 2007 - 10:51am PT
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I know my family (The Hanson clan) has been continually impressed and inspired by Bobby's passion for photography and climbing. We have followed his accomplishments and now are praying for everything to turn out well. The Model family is in our thoughts and prayers...
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Cynthia Weed
Social climber
Cody
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Jun 15, 2007 - 12:23pm PT
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Dearest Model Family,
My husband and I ran into Bobby buying groceries the last time he was in Cody.
My class at school had been working on a quote "He who has felt the rain on his face and the wind in his hair has experienced the Divine." On that blustery Cody day, tall handsome Bobby Model with his warm grin and *energy* seemed to fit that quote so perfectly. I wanted to take him to class with me and show him off: "See, I would say...this is exactly what that looks like."
Models, you are never far from our thoughts.
Bill and Cindy Weed, Nathan, Mathew, Rebecca et al
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Wapiti Bob
Mountain climber
Wapiti, WY
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Jun 15, 2007 - 03:18pm PT
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Bobby:
Hang in there. We can't wait to see you back here in Cody. Everybody in town (especially at the Beta Coffee House) is rooting for you.
Bob and Arlene Hanson
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