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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jul 28, 2012 - 03:41pm PT
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I had just recently met Ben, there seriously couldn't be a nicer person, I know everyone says that all the time but its true. It was at his slideshow recently and talked to him a bit and was pretty wonked out on painkillers recovering from an injury and he sat there and let me talk at him incoherently for like 15 minutes... my mom won't even do that...
Never met Gil but all those guys, Josh, Shay, Scott... what makes people like Gil and Ben, to me, has almost nothing to do with how talented they are but how big their hearts are. Ben loved climbing, climbers, and above all a positive attitude. People don't get much better.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Jul 28, 2012 - 03:52pm PT
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Condolences to family and friends.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Jul 28, 2012 - 04:00pm PT
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I'm sorry to friends and family.
Remember: They died living out their dreams. Keep in your heart and celebrate the greatness of their spirit.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Jul 28, 2012 - 04:15pm PT
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My sympathy to family and friends.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Fumbling towards stone
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Jul 28, 2012 - 04:17pm PT
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So sorry. My condolences.
Eric
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Mike Bolte
Trad climber
Planet Earth
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Jul 28, 2012 - 04:41pm PT
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so very, very sorry to see this outcome.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jul 28, 2012 - 05:14pm PT
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Oh man.. I hate this.
So sorry but glad they have been found, that's good.
Thank-you for finding a way to let so many pitch in, in whatever small ways we could.
Sincerest of condolences.
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Conrad
climber
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Jul 28, 2012 - 05:15pm PT
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With condolences and empathy to the family and friends.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
WA, & NC & Idaho
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Jul 28, 2012 - 05:16pm PT
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Sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences,
Here is to two lives well lived!!!!
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Jul 28, 2012 - 06:04pm PT
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To echo the thoughts of many others here, an amazing effort by family, friends and fellow climbers to locate these guys.
Although the outcome wasn't as we'd hope, a shining moment for ST.
Condolences to all.
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Jul 28, 2012 - 06:09pm PT
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Sincere condolences to friends and family.
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Jim Hefner
climber
La Verne, CA
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Jul 28, 2012 - 06:34pm PT
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To the friends and family left behind, may you find a way.
Peace & Love
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Jul 28, 2012 - 06:48pm PT
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Very sorry to hear that it turned out this way. Condolences to families and friends
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Chugach Man
climber
Anchorage / Los Angeles
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Jul 28, 2012 - 06:56pm PT
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"My candle burns at both ends, it will not last the night, but oh my friends, and oh my foes, it gives a lovely light."
FILES... You're two very inspirational guys, and we'll miss you both dearly. Thank you for the energy, drive and love you brought out in all of us. Do do doooo doo...
-Robbbbb
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Sam R
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Jul 28, 2012 - 07:13pm PT
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My deepest condolences to family and friends. Thanks Gil and Ben for inspiring all of us to pullharder...
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Jul 28, 2012 - 07:27pm PT
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I was hoping against hope that it wouldn't come to this.
Condolences to the friends and families.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Jul 28, 2012 - 07:40pm PT
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Very sad news. Rest in peace Bro's.
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10b4me
Ice climber
dingy room at the Happy boulders hotel
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Jul 28, 2012 - 08:23pm PT
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my sincere condolences to the family, and friends.
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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Jul 28, 2012 - 08:24pm PT
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My heart goes out to all of thier family and friends. To see Supertopo pull as one was good and so wish the outcome had been one of joy.
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Port
Trad climber
San Diego
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Jul 28, 2012 - 08:51pm PT
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It was great to of had the pleasure to know you Gil. RIP brother.
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