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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jan 29, 2012 - 04:33pm PT
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Steve, thanks for your nice post. I ended up telling him of your phone call just recently....I can only hold a secret for so long. :-) He was pleased you had called, and was looking forward to catching up with you at some point.
Ima, that's a beautiful shot.......I will hold it in my heart this afternoon at Jack's memorial. He may have been a hard man, but he sure loved the beach! :-)
much love,
pam
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 29, 2012 - 05:01pm PT
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Pam, and Jack's family and friends, I hope the party/memorial tonight goes well. It will be a bittersweet occasion, as so many events in our lives are, but an important one. Even the thoughts of those of us who didn't know Jack are with you.
And if you take a few photos of Clyde, especially "the embarrassing shots, the raw ragged shots", that would be OK too.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jan 30, 2012 - 10:18am PT
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All..........Jack's memorial last night was amazing. Clyde (and Cindy) and Dave Vaughn did a tremendous job with pictures, music, and video. Our own Bob D. gave a moving tribute. Jack would have loved it, start to finish. I only wish I could have spent more time with so many wonderful friends!
much love,
pam
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Jan 30, 2012 - 12:15pm PT
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What a beautiful night last night with all the wonderful people that were there to celebrate Jack's life. It was a very moving experience to see so many old friends and honor Jack and the impact he had on so people and their lives.
The amount of love in that room was amazing...seems like it was bouncing off the walls. Jack was a very special man and so glad that he had you (Pam) and your love all these years.
Thanks Pam for the honor of letting me speak about my friend who I admirer deeply and loved. I'm really going to miss his beautiful smile.
Pam just remember that we are here for you anytime you need us and that we have some very good times to spend together in the future. Love you Pam and the incredible strength and dignity that you have shown in this very difficult time is just amazing. Our home in Taos is always open for you.
Bob
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Jan 30, 2012 - 12:33pm PT
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Jack's memorial was beautiful and filled with such poignant love. So much love and respect for such a wonderful man.
Pam, I don't know how you had the strength to stand up in front of such a gathering and keep it together with such remarkable grace. Particularly as the gathered friends were busy dehydrating from the eyes. Bob, I can't begin to adequately explain to you the deep impact your words had on me personally. It was a pleasure to finally meet your beautiful wife of over 40 years. You are a beautiful human being. To John my heart pours out. Your words were a balm.
To everyone who was not there if you notice that the planet Earth is experiencing an eccentric wobble in it's celestial spin please understand that the world experienced a temporary overlord of climbing superstars and heavyweights gathered in Golden last night. That incredible gathering was a testament to the swath that Jack cut through the lives of so many. A swath almost as wide as his smile and almost as brilliant as his twinkling eyes. RIP
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 30, 2012 - 01:38pm PT
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There aren't really words to describe how awesome it was.
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Gagner
climber
Boulder
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Jan 30, 2012 - 02:13pm PT
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Jack was a very special person, as is Pam. He was a very good friend and one I miss dearly. Last night's celebration was truly that, a celebration between friends, some who hadn't seen each other for years. Bob's words were heart-felt and awesome. As Philo said, there was definitely a "wobble" going on last night as there were a ton of people sharing stories, laughter, and tears ....
We love you Pam - we'll talk more soon.
Paul
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PLC
climber
Astoria OR
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Jan 30, 2012 - 02:32pm PT
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Pam.. I know we havn't met. You are in my thoughts and i am so sorry for your loss.I am a old friend of Jack from Santa Monica CA. Starting in the 6th grade thru 12th and on.We hung out alot. We were members of the Samohi rock climbers in school.Did some climbing out at Chatsworth in the SF valley.We talked of climbing the tall mts.around the world.I had to give up climbing in 1972 after a bad bike wreck.More of a backpacker after that.Would see Jack at Westridge and drinding at the Mucky Duck Pub ,He did like Bass ale. Jack came to my wedding in 1975 and lost contact with him as i was in the USCG and moved around alot.Saw him last in1982 or 85. Would think of Jack when watching climbing or trecking shows.He will be remembered.I will raise a glass to him. There is an old irish song that fits "The Parting glass" Best wishes...Pat Craig
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JohnHemlock
Mountain climber
CO
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Jan 30, 2012 - 03:35pm PT
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Great memorial. All the speakers and the slides and video were just perfect.
We played around in RMNP all day, drank a quick beer at Ed's Cantina, then drove like madmen for Golden. I was 20 minutes late and had to change pants in the parking lot. I don't think Jack would've minded!
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jan 30, 2012 - 05:19pm PT
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John,
It sounds like Jack was probably with you! :-)
pam
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jan 30, 2012 - 10:42pm PT
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missing him tonight....bump.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Jan 30, 2012 - 10:59pm PT
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A crowd shot from the amazing tribute to Jack last night. Pam - all these people and more are thinking of you and Jack today :-)
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telluridejon
Social climber
Telluride
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Jan 30, 2012 - 11:11pm PT
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Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who was there last night, especially Pam. Thanks for letting us share in that with you. Thanks for asking me share.
And there I was thinking the wobble was just from the tequila. . .
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 31, 2012 - 12:34am PT
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I said it last night to you directly, and I'll say it again, Thank YOU Jon.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jan 31, 2012 - 10:17am PT
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This is the article I wrote for the Telluride paper, and what I read at the memorial about Jack...
http://bit.ly/yJBNBd
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 31, 2012 - 10:29am PT
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For those who were and were not there, BrassNuts (aka Dave Vaughan) put together a 10.3 minute video that was played at the memorial. It is video of Jack climbing, hanging out and being Jack. If you'd like a copy, we ask that you contribute to the Jack/Pam fund. Contact BrassNuts directly.
And BrassNuts video-taped the entire memorial. This includes the photo slide show put together by Clyde, the video show put together by BrassNuts, and all the speakers (including Pam's reading of the article above). He is finishing that and it will very soon be available for the same price (contributing). 100% of all $$ put toward it goes to Pam. Contact BrassNuts directly if you are interested.
It was a very moving memorial.
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One half of the daily double
Mountain climber
New York, N.Y.
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Jan 31, 2012 - 07:18pm PT
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A very moving memorial and a great tribute to Jack. Pam, your family and friends are wonderful people. Thank you for letting Erwin and I say a few words Sunday night. We will think of Jack whenever we find ourselves in, or whenever our thoughts turn to, the mountains.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jan 31, 2012 - 08:44pm PT
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Bob, you and Erwin were SUCH a huge part of his life!!! Like I said, he loved you both, and ALWAYS looked forward to whatever adventure you guys were going to go on, either together or separately. I"m sorry you guys won't get the chance to go to Ecuador...he was so psyched about that!
Thank you SO MUCH for talking at his memorial....you guys were totally awesome....like, oh-my-god! :-)
Please stay in touch!!!
much love forever,
pam
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JonathanH
Sport climber
Grand Forks, ND
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Could you please share how to get in touch with BrassNuts in order to obtain a copy of the video? I'm more than happy to make a donation. I'm overjoyed to learn that the event was captured. The outpouring of emotion online has been simply amazing, and I wish I could have been present.
Thank you
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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You can private message BrassNuts here on the taco or email him directly at:
davevaughan88 at Q dot com.
Please note the two letter "a"s in the last name. Most people forget the second one and the email goes nowhere. Or email me here and I'll get it to him.
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