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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 20, 2010 - 07:41pm PT
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God bless him. And condolences to the family.
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal Ca.
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Dec 20, 2010 - 07:45pm PT
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I did not have the pleasure of meeting, nor did I know Albert.
The image of him climbing in his Super Man attire says it all.
A brilliant light shines outward towards us, from him!
My sincere condolences to Alberts family, to all who knew him, and love him.
Jo Whitford
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blackbird
Trad climber
the flat water trails...
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Dec 20, 2010 - 07:49pm PT
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my deepest condolences to family and friends...
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Dec 20, 2010 - 08:48pm PT
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Very sad.
I climbed with Albert this last summer at Shuteye Ridge.
We had a great time. I will miss climbing with him.
RIP old friend.
Jim
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dogtown
Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
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Dec 20, 2010 - 08:53pm PT
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Very, sorry
My very best from myself and my family .
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 20, 2010 - 09:51pm PT
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Didn't know him.
Condolences to his people.
Do it now.
Death don't have no mercy.
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Dec 20, 2010 - 10:05pm PT
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Wow!
Spent a day with Albert a few years ago, and Baloo!
Great guy and so funny, I laughed for hours!
Very sorry to hear about his untimely death, both in years and during the holiday season.
Best wishes to his close friends and family.
Mucci
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 20, 2010 - 10:32pm PT
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hey there say, roddymc (edited to spell the handle), my deep condolences to you, his family, and buddies--i will be praying for you all, at this hard, awful time...
i was really awful sad to hear this--but now, sadder still: hit while walking across the freeway, after having to leave the car, for some reason :( ...
:(
tinker b, thank you kindly for the article...
very sad...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Dec 20, 2010 - 11:45pm PT
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Really so sorry to hear this....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 20, 2010 - 11:56pm PT
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My heart goes out to his loved ones, family and friends. My prayers are with you this evening. I know how very difficult it is to have a loved one leave our life.... especially during this season of the year.
But your Albert left us with a grand and glorious message we need to heed each day of our lives. Live life to the fullest, follow your dreams and most of all live each day. We only have today. Tomorrow is not a given. So let us live, love and give and forgive. Peace, lynne
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Dec 21, 2010 - 12:11am PT
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Albert sounds like a wonderful man who left this life far too soon.
Wishing strength and love for Albert's family and friends in the days ahead, and also for the driver of the Subaru.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Dec 21, 2010 - 12:46am PT
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Heartbreaking, condolences to the family and friends of Albert.
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Dec 21, 2010 - 12:54am PT
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So very, very sorry to hear about the loss of your close friend.
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nicolamartinez
Big Wall climber
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Dec 21, 2010 - 01:37am PT
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My heart goes to family and friends. I never met Albert but can relate to what his loved ones are going thru. My condolences. Much love. Nick ---
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Dec 21, 2010 - 03:06am PT
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John and I are so saddened by the news. Life is so short. Though we only met Albert a couple of times, what an impression he made on us! We met him at a great venue out camping, climbing, and getting carried away around a campfire at Shuteye Ridge. From that short weekend, we enjoyed his great energy, sense of humor, and sweet spirit. He seemed to get on so well with a diverse group of folks...and seemed well suited to his role in SYMG... with a great attitude one night he hiked all the way back to Wing Feather to try to help some friends late coming back to camp from the climb... just one among other expressions that weekend of his sense of responsibility and care for folks.
Had hoped nothing but the best for him and to again see him out there. This is truly tragic. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Dec 21, 2010 - 03:54am PT
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Albert was a friend. He sometimes instigated a few folks to meet at Halloween at Red Rocks as sort of an annual trip.
He's a great being. Friendly, supportive, totally energized and enthusiastic. I was impressed with his friendly relationship with an ex-girlfriend type.
I'll miss him but wish him well on the greatest epic he's embarked on. I'm sure a lot of people are going to miss him as he inspired goodness in people in rare ways.
And always good to be the rope gun!
Rock on Albert!
Peace
Karl
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Dec 21, 2010 - 04:02am PT
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kc
Trad climber
sj, ca
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Dec 21, 2010 - 11:30am PT
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I met Albert at the old Santa Clara PG back in '05. Took my lead class from him at that gym. He was so happy to move down to the valley and begin his adventures there. He was an amazing guy, loved by all, and enemy of none. I can't believe he is gone.
To his family and friends, I am so, so sorry. He will be missed.
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c_vultaggio
Trad climber
new york
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Dec 21, 2010 - 11:39am PT
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Albert was the first guy to put me on rope years ago, as a close friend of his brother in NY. I don't know if it was his infectious spirit or positive enthusiasm about the sport to propel me deep into climbing, but I owe him quite a debt.
I can only imagine how much he has affected others if he did this for me in just one outing.
A tragic loss so young, but his eyes have seen more summit views than most, and he probably found a peace in the mountains many can only hope for. For that I am thankful to know my friend truly lived while he was among us.
You'll be missed Albert, may the four winds carry you home.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Dec 21, 2010 - 11:54am PT
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To the Angles.
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