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karen roseme
Mountain climber
san diego
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There is a memorial account set up for Mieka and the baby now.
Mountain America Credit Union
Sean "Stanley" Leary Memorial Fund
P.O. Box 9001
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 280-1525
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whitemeat
Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
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I only got to meet him once... he was a very very cool guy and very nice to me and jaysen as we were freaking out over the fact that it was him.
well I am posting because I stumbled upon a great video of him called "patagonia promise"
enjoy...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd0tuOZPdzY#t=1417
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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I never knew him, but certainly heard of him over the years. From reading these post, he left his mark on many and will be missed. This is already a very tough year. A number of notable climbers/individuals have gone over to the other side. Sean Leary was obviously a very special human being.
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bixquite
Social climber
humboldt nation
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Brother Sean,
climbing and camping with you and Reberta at the aretes was such a sweet time. All
the stars that shine across this vast universe lead me to believe in a path of brightness
and intension of good nature that is born and undying unyielding to darkness embers
set ablaze through the wind of time guiding those seeking solace in vast unknown. The embers
burn on Brother
Love to the Family
You are all beautiful
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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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Sean, I've been avoiding all of this... it's been too emotional, too f*#ked up, man. I sure wish you would have taken me up on the Titan offer. It might have changed the outcome, maybe not, that one is messed up too. I've had some of the best times of my life with you. I helped persuade you to take up jumping/flying after Roberta died because I knew it would help your urge to take your own life. You were the most talented and humble friend I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and sharing adventure's with. I'll try and dig some photos and vids out to celebrate your life... right now it's still just too painful. F*#K!! BASE is the most amazing sport I've ever been a part of but hate it when it takes my friends. You were one of a kind bro! We all looked up to you in so many ways... that's it for now, brotha. It just hurts too much right now. We love you and what you represented. Big hugs bro!!
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sac
Trad climber
Sun Coast B.C.
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The river still flows.
Much respect to all who knew Sean.
And for your/our loss.
I lost a good friend.
The river will still flow.
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Heyzeus
climber
Hollywood,Ca
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Wow, that video that whitemeat posted on the previous page was beautiful. Very cool.
Ammon, very moving post. I wish there was something I could say, I am so sorry.
Per Norwegian's music idea:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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saa
climber
Bleau, cham, pink granite coast
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Apr 10, 2014 - 01:17pm PT
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Dear all,
Not sure i'm allowed to post here, considering the
greatness of those who have posted before.
But well, ... bump!
I met or perhaps saw Sean only once.
It was the spring after the NSR (Nose Speed Record 2010).
Sean and Dean sat with Dean (F- Bullwinckle) in front of the lodge.
(The yosemite lodge.)
Sean sort of glared at my tattoo,
walked back to the bench where we all sat.
Someone said "barbecue tonight". I gasped cause i could not make it to the bbq that evening.
Dean asked for the time and said "we still have time for Royal Arches."
"The barbecue yes, but after dark".
Obviously, this meant Dean and Sean were coming down from Royal Arches the fast way. The way of the still air, the way when the wind is none, the way
when you drop,live, and then open.
I never saw Sean in flight. But I saw Dean a few times - an experience that
will always remain close to my heart.
Bottom line-
Sean, way to go!
We are not meant to die of years of cancer,
we are not meant to do stupid jobs for money;
or teach math to pre-pubescent idiots.
We are meant to live the fullest.
And yes occasionally, we die.
So what?!?
hoooooooooooooooooooooot.
I hope the day I go will be like your day,
at full speed. I envy you Sean. No slowing down!
Love.
Sabine a. airieau.
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ECF
Big Wall climber
The Frayed End of Insanity
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Apr 10, 2014 - 04:51pm PT
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Stanley was the finest human I ever met.
I never heard a single negative word cross his lips, ever.
Helpful and encouraging, and generous with his time.
A best supporting actor in the game.
He found glory in the mountains, and left it there, for others to enjoy. No need to harvest it.
There is much I am inclined to say,
words of anguish and pain.
To honor his memory, I shall refrain,
Be a better person, I shall start today.
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Heisenberg
Trad climber
RV, middle of Nowehere
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Apr 11, 2014 - 09:35pm PT
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Any word on a celebration of life for Stanley?
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Aaron Stireman
Gym climber
Siege tactics
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Apr 12, 2014 - 02:36am PT
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Humble words but the presence of a Master.
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Flip Flop
Trad climber
Truckee, CA
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Apr 14, 2014 - 10:19am PT
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I wish that I was in El Portal this weekend helping raise the yurt and a few toasts to Stanley. Cheers.
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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Apr 17, 2014 - 09:21pm PT
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there was a beautiful memorial, on a beach, by the river, for sean last sunday. a stack of tears was shed there, as many people spoke eloquently about sean and their impressions. a lot of el portal natives shared stories, as well as some of his jumper friends. brian ketron led the charge on building a yurt that weekend that sean had bought a year or two earlier. complete with pergo floor. jimmy hayden anchored the memorial, and i admire his courage for doing that. it was clear from what was said there that sean leary was a magnificent and humble man who befriended many.
i said a few words about my fiftieth birthday party, where sean was the only person to meet me at red bud for a flood raging may 31st run on the merced. i got stuffed in a hole in the right side on nightmare island, but got flushed out soon enough and rolled. great adventures with stanly. we get to the south fork of the merced and my brother jay and his daughter, andrea hop on in there two person rubber ducky. we get to ned's, and it's flowing 7000 cfs now, and, upon scouting, andrea proclaims that it doesn't look to bad besides my urging to portage. we all make it through clean, except stanley, who has to do the bigtime roll in the huge waves of ned's gulch. so, were going to briceburg i think, and jay and andrea soon tip over and sean and i go after two persons, one boat, and two paddles, and we rescue everybody ok, this time. a mile later, they tip again and jay takes a long cold swim and i have to abandon the boat i am saving because jay cannot get to shore. finally i get him up, sean keeps an eye on andrea who swims to shore...and i am so thankful that i have sean to help me rescue my family from the torrent. and sean is as psyched as i to push for briceburg, but my hypothermic brother plays commons sense and we cross the river just downstream. thanks sean, for that adventure, and all the others we had. you were the awesomest, sincerely, steve schneider
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ryankelly
Trad climber
el portal
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Apr 22, 2014 - 11:45am PT
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Here is a video of Sean and Dean helping their buddy Tony climb the Eiger and fly off:
http://vimeo.com/49885018
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Heisenberg
Trad climber
RV, middle of Nowehere
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May 16, 2014 - 02:06pm PT
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I've delayed my reply. Partly for the longest time I wanted to believe it wasn't true. Its been a long time since I cried.
Stanley was an amazing spiritual and human being.
Humble, kind, generous with an infectous amount of energy. I met him shortly after he did 3 El Cap routes in 24 hours. He never offered the info and I had to pry it out of him.
Stanley, I honestly had the time of my life jumping with you. You were hard to keep up with (he was a cardio machine) and on that one 5th class section thanx for pushing my ass up the sketchy part. God, I almost shat my pants more on that than the jump itself. I still laugh at that moment in time.
You were and will continue to inspire those who knew you and those you were suppose to meet. I miss you and was hoping to see you this year. I'm sorry I wasn't able to connect with you before your last jump.
Thank you for the memories and kindess. You are one of a kind Stanley.
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
Technically...the spawning grounds of Yosemite
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May 19, 2014 - 11:57pm PT
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A new climbing friend shared this with me today, and it reminded me of what so many have expressed here...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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Flip Flop
Trad climber
Truckee, CA
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May 20, 2014 - 03:27am PT
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Thank you Lila.
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