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Mr. T
climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 18, 2007 - 01:51pm PT
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Bobby & Family - we join thousands in praying for your complete and speedy recovery from this tragic event. You are in our thoughts and we are sending hugs and best wishes! Tracy & Kathy Wormald (Bobby's teacher at Eastside in the "olden days").
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tals
climber
VIRGINIA
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Jun 18, 2007 - 03:36pm PT
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I walk by and "refresh" this page a million times a day keeping my fingers crossed for some good news. I was happy to see a positive update yesterday. Thanks for keeping us posted. Hang in there Bobby and keep on truckin'- the world needs you!
Love to you and your family.
The Kenney's
Chris, Talia, Aubrey, Tanner, and Tyler
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Dennis Reed
climber
cody, wy
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Jun 18, 2007 - 09:15pm PT
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Bob, Anne, Bobby and Faith, We have been so saddened by the news. We both have many memories with Bobby on ski team and also growing up. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and if we can do anything for you back home please let us know. Keep fighting Bobby!!!!!!!!!!! Love, Dennis and Misti (Meeker)Reed
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Bo Young
climber
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Jun 19, 2007 - 10:23am PT
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Bobby: Alex, your Aunt Mary, Uncle Ned & I have been thinking about you & all of our family constantly since we heard the terrible news. Now that I have found this site, I will be checking back as often as possible for updates. Our prayers are with you. Stay strong. Love, the Youngs
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Meinecke's
climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 19, 2007 - 10:41am PT
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Model Family,
We are thinking of you and praying for you and Bobby daily. There are so many more here in Cody that are praying for Bobby and the rest of your family. We hope you find some comfort in the fact that your family is so loved in this community, and by special friends throughout the world.
Greg and Jalie(Frazier) Meinecke
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robh
climber
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Jun 19, 2007 - 11:02am PT
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Hey Bobby,
Keep fighting. I'm praying for you to get stronger every day. We need you to keep taking amazing photographs.
Rob Haggart
Director of Photography
Men's Journal
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Mandi Feeley
climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 19, 2007 - 11:27am PT
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Models -
It was such a relief to read the last few posts and hear some good news. My family continues to pray and send energy, your family is never far in our thoughts. Much love and strength.
~Mandi
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megs
climber
cody native - minnesota now
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Jun 19, 2007 - 11:35am PT
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Models,
My family sends positive thoughts and many prayers to you right now. It has been years since I have seen either Faith or Bobby, but I know that with Bobby's strength and Faith's positive energy at his side, along with the rest of his loved ones, he will pull through this. We look forward to the next update. Sending love and prayers from Minnesota.
Meggan Burak (Hockhalter) and family (Jason and Brenna)
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mma
Social climber
victor, id
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Jun 19, 2007 - 11:49am PT
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Hi Bobby,
As I was feeding my 6 month old and watching the sun rise over the mountains this morning, I was once again pulled back to the days of Laramie and Lander. How many camping trips did you insist on rising before the sun because that was the best light for photos? I was amazed then and still am by your focus, devotion and stamina for whatever you sink your heart into. I know that those exact qualities are working for you now. Stay strong!
Love,
Megan
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sierracanon
Mountain climber
Sacramento, CA
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Jun 19, 2007 - 11:51am PT
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Off all the ways that Bobby could be killed/seriously injured (considering his chosen profession), this has got to be the stupidest.
Thoughts/prayers/healing energy heading his way.
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betsysell
Social climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 19, 2007 - 11:59am PT
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Bobby, Faith, Ann, Jim, and Bob,
Enjoyed a GREAT hike in the Beartooths last week and we all (Char McCue, Kathleen DiVincenzo, Kay Maxwell and myself) shared stories of Bobby and the Model family. We know that Coach Joe Maxwell is with you now. We all continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers!
Betsy Sell
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JoeMax
Mountain climber
Belfry
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Jun 19, 2007 - 01:57pm PT
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dear freinds, I'm in Cape Town with some of Bobbys family and freinds.He is doing alright.he remains unconcious but seems to be getting better al the time.He is in very good care,in a great facility.His ingury was not physiclly as bad as I had thought or imagined. He is still no beauty! I express my sincere thanks to all of you for your word s of encouragement and prayers. They are makeing a differance!Thanks SUPERTOPO FOR THE FORMAT that all of Bobbys FAMILY can pull together and get him thru this.We can make a differance.Bobby does respond to us.And when he does come around you all knowhe will have alot to say. With much Thanks I'll write more they have dinner ready.JOE
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brooks emeny
Social climber
bozeman, mt
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Jun 19, 2007 - 02:08pm PT
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Bobby, We here in the Emeny Clan are thiking of you lots and our prayers arer with you. We wish you a full recovery and hope to hear of great news in the near future soon. Now being unpolitically correct and my real self, you picked a great way to take a vacation and get a bunch of attention. Give my best to you Mom, Faith and Dad, and especially Joe Blow. Take care Bobby, Brooks
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Mees
climber
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Jun 19, 2007 - 02:26pm PT
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Joe,
that's great news that you are able to be there! Sharpen the draw knife, I think a little log peeling may be just the thing to get Bobby back on his feet when he wakes up, hehe..
Give everyone a big hug there and know that very few moments pass between prayers of healing, hope and strength for Bobby and his loving family/friends.
Pat
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John & Pam Feeley
Social climber
Cody
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Jun 19, 2007 - 02:48pm PT
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Dear Bobby and family… It wasn’t until we read the Kenny’s message, that we realized we had been doing the same… continually checking Supertopo for news of your progress. We just read Joe Maxwell’s post and it's such a great, positive lift for everyone’s spirits! You ARE going to make it out of this Bobby, and we all know it! This may truly be your toughest climb… just know every one of us wishes we could be there to help pull you up. Can you believe all the love and support you’re getting!? It’s incredible! We love and are praying for you and your whole family, Bobby. Johnny and Pam Feeley
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Anthony
climber
Powell, WY
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Jun 19, 2007 - 03:02pm PT
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Thoughts and prayers to Bobby and family from the Northwest College Photography Department faculty.
Sincerely,
Anthony M. Polvere
Gary Bakken
Woody Wooden
Craig Satterlee
Rick Rivard
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elemental
Gym climber
Lander, Wyoming
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Jun 19, 2007 - 04:06pm PT
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Bobby,
Over the past 15 years, we’ve been together on expeditions to five different continents, waited out countless storms, and faced too many long odds. Of all the desperate and difficult times I’ve seen, this one ranks right at the top. You have kept me safe so many times climbing, and have really saved my life a few, too…I feel so horribly unable to help you.
I have always been impressed with your endurance and your ability to stay motivated day after day, long after others had given up and gone home. It really bugged me that I could train hard all winter while you gallivanted around central Africa looking for giant crocodiles, and you’d leave me in the dust on yet another long Cody ice approach. It bugged me too that you could roll off the couch and still crank 5.12, climbing like you were born to do it, while after 20 years I still climb as if I were wrestling a Beluga whale.
I remember well our trip to Kenno’s home village north of Poi at the end of our climbing trip there. How close you became to the people and how at home you had become in Kenya. It was strange and wonderful to see a Wyoming boy find a purpose higher than himself so far from where he might otherwise belong. I have never seen anyone belong to a place as well as you belong on that continent.
It was no surprise to me, then, when you decided to base out of Nairobi a few years later. Of all my friends, you would be the one that actually lived the “endless wish” we had talked of for so long. I am proud of you.
I have become used to having you there to depend on when the sh#t gets deep. You are a man that can be counted on. There are so many places we still have to go. I am not alone when I say that I need you. I am proud to be your friend.
Steve
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elemental
Gym climber
Lander, Wyoming
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Jun 19, 2007 - 05:53pm PT
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JUNE 19TH UPDATE FROM FAITH:
Dear All,
I will write a more detailed email tomorrow, but just want to let everyone
know that Bobby had another scan yesterday and there wasn't a great deal of
new information. He remains stable, but still in a coma. I do want to tell
you, however, that when I read him excerpts from the supertopo forum or
emails received, I really feel that not only is he listening and enjoying,
but that he is so deeply touched by everyone's concern, love and thoughts
and he especially likes the little stories. Please keep your hopes and
prayers high--higher than ever.
I wish there were words that could accurately convey our deepest
appreciation for all the support we're receiving. And I wish we could
respond to each and every message, but as that's not possible at the moment,
please know that we are ever grateful for all of you.
I know Bobby is sending big hugs and lots of love, as are we.
Many many thanks and much love,
Faith
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Lyon Davis
Social climber
Cody, Wy
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Jun 19, 2007 - 06:07pm PT
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Another classic moment with Bobby Model. Not only is he a star photographer/climber/skier, he makes his presence known in social circles as well.
This is from an old roomate of his from Laramie/Denver.
I like how he snapped into my ski bindings with his cowboy
boots at my Halloween party one year and threw me up on his shoulders
then skied down the stairs without killing both of us! who else has
that kind of strength and balance!
I think that was the same night someone had to tackle him and
wrestle a real sword he had gotten from an african tribe out of his
hands- no small feat - because he had chopped through our bannister
and was swinging the sucker around in a very crowded room - someone
could have lost a limb or something....
We could go on and on and on about Bobby's legendary social skills. One of the most fun guys to celebrate with of all time.
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Jun 19, 2007 - 08:06pm PT
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Our little family has you on our minds and in our prayers.
Hang in there friends and family!!
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