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M&M
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Aug 17, 2013 - 04:31pm PT
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Peace to the spirit of Blitzo.
And to Sooze, Russ, Locker and all the others who loved and cared for him.
What a testament to the person Blitzo was to have such friends!
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Aug 17, 2013 - 04:36pm PT
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rip
and appreciation to everyone down south who helped
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Aug 17, 2013 - 04:54pm PT
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RIP Blitz! The world is a darker place without you in it.
Hoisting a cold one in the woods to you!
Belay off.
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E
Ice climber
mogollon rim
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Aug 17, 2013 - 04:56pm PT
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couple of years ago i had the opportunity to work in Josh for a couple of months. Bill was living in the guest house at the job site. i think he was working in 29 with fish and marty at the time. Every nite he would come home with new beers-most of which were new to me....connisour of craft brews he was. We would taste test the beer selection and watch the various wacky movies that he owned. He also had hrs of footage of partys at cashners place with all the monkeys hanging out and partying.
i ran into Blitz at new jack a few times since then and i think that the last time that i saw him was there after the gordenfest.
oh and by the way. i too heard him say that russ was his best friend.
Erik E
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Aug 17, 2013 - 05:01pm PT
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Rest In Peace Blitzo.
Say heloo to all the great climbers for us. Wish you could send back some photos, I know they'd be great.
This is the best video version of Watermelon In Easter Hay I've found.
All Zappa freaks love Joe's last imaginary guitar solo.
You played a great one.
Turn it up.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Aug 17, 2013 - 05:02pm PT
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Awesome how one man has spread so much joy and laughter. I'm in that receiving crowd - I have not laughed harder than some of the time I spent with Blitzo (and Locker) in the Boulder area. While I didn't get to visit with him many times, those times were pure quality and hilarity. Thanks for the laughs Blitzo (and Locker). RIP
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Aug 17, 2013 - 05:05pm PT
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RIP, Billy.
We only had the chance to lift a few cold ones together, but it was fun going to the John Gill/Pat Ament show together with eeyonkee and locker, and goatboy.
See you on the other side, and hope there's some good beer there too!
My sincerest condolences to locker, Sooze, Russ, Beth, and all others true to Bill and were there at his side to the very end.
Rodger
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Aug 17, 2013 - 05:08pm PT
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Wishing the fine Brother well on the greatest epic journey. I'm sure his bright heart will take him to new visitas.
Maybe it just wasn't for him to take the time and hassle for the "elderly guy" part of life.
Sorry I won't be able to personally play with him this time
Peace
Karl
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Aug 17, 2013 - 05:42pm PT
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Hey nOOblocker, I heard you already went Truk'in on down the road
I'm sorry I didn't get to see you before you split. Safe travels Buddy!
Give me a shout when you get home!
See Ya!
nOObblocr
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Aug 17, 2013 - 06:14pm PT
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Condolences to all who knew and loved Billy.
I only had the pleasure to share a beer and a laugh with him a couple of times. I can only hope I leave as many wonderful and loving friends when I leave here.
It really speaks volumes of what a genuine friend he was to others.
RIP Blitzo!
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Judy of Errett Allen
Trad climber
Estes Park
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Aug 17, 2013 - 06:25pm PT
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Our kittie "Fana" has been missing for 24 hours now. We're thinking it was a raccoon that may have gotten her.
Fana is Bill's Angel. She new Bill would make the transition easier if he wasn't alone and Fana was there for him.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Aug 17, 2013 - 07:10pm PT
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Glad it's over. See ya Blitzo! You were one in a million.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Aug 17, 2013 - 08:04pm PT
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Cya on the other side. Wished I'd have met you on this one. Perhaps we crossed paths.
Here (taken in March)
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Aug 17, 2013 - 08:04pm PT
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Rest peacefully Billy..
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Judy and Errett...sorry to hear about Fana... Hopefully she is hanging with Blitzo and little Frank.
Sending out Love to Miss Susan, Russ, Will, Agent, Locker, Martha, Fluoride, Karen B, Chelsea, and all of Billy's friends.
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WBraun
climber
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Aug 17, 2013 - 08:06pm PT
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Gal
Trad climber
going big air to fakie
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Aug 17, 2013 - 08:12pm PT
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RIP sweet Blitzo, you were positive energy and good vibes in this world! I will celebrate your memory, and send warm thoughts to all of your friends in Jtree tonight with a pint of some frosty beverage you would approve of in honor of your last pitch, and all of you belaying him through from this world to the next. As said earlier, off belay... It is comforting to know you will be in good company on the other side.
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HF
climber
I'm a Norwegian stuck in Joshua Tree
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Aug 17, 2013 - 08:18pm PT
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For Blitzo's sake I am relieved this didn't drag on any longer, and I am happy that his excellent photos will be around forever for all to enjoy.
Cancer Sucks! Goodbye Billy.
Hilde
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Aug 17, 2013 - 08:31pm PT
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Been a while since you've been in beaver?
RIP Blitzo, berg heil.
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cyndiebransford
climber
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
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Aug 17, 2013 - 08:32pm PT
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Thinking of you Billy and wishing you well on your way. You were the "best" dog sitter ever, I second that Russ.
My thoughts are with all of you that cared for Billy. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Aug 17, 2013 - 08:39pm PT
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RIP Blitzo, sorry we never met, my loss. Nice group of soul mates you surrounded yourself with.
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