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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 12, 2015 - 12:58am PT
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hey there say, very sad to hear this... prayers and hopes and wishes for strength for his wife, daughter and beloved loved ones...
and for butofcourse:
as to your quote:
Jun 11, 2015 - 09:32pm PT
Andrew learnt how to climb with me back in college, close to 20 years ago.
He was someone special. The way he approached climbing, and life in general, inspired me in so many ways -- patient, persistent, and passionate. I even owe him for meeting the woman who would eventually become my wife -- he flirted with her in a gym on her first day rock climbing, and convinced her to join us to go climbing outdoors.
Andrew, we will miss you sorely. :-(
-Stein
thank you for a wonderful share, as to your dear friend, and the part that he played in your life, condolences and prayers and may these treasured memories, keep the pain away, by knowing that he was meant to be in your life, and though he is gone, his part in your life, never will be...
god bless...
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jun 12, 2015 - 01:10am PT
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Very sad news.
May his daughter grow up strong and true.
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Gunkie
climber
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Jun 12, 2015 - 04:54am PT
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Very sad and shocking. Be safe.
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Emil
Trad climber
Raleigh,NC
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Jun 12, 2015 - 05:05am PT
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This is so sad and so hard for his wife and daughter. I first met Andrew when he was in graduate school in North Carolina. He was a frequent partner of mine back then and one of the most enthusiastic and determined climbers I've ever known. So many good memories from those days. Rest in peace my friend.
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MarkDroy
Mountain climber
Southampton MA
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Jun 12, 2015 - 05:40am PT
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Losing a friend is hard. Losing the guy I've roped up with for 8 years is painful. From roadside ice slabs to Rainier and the Canadian Rockies, Andrew was in his element when outdoors. He looked on the world with wonderment. RIP.
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jun 12, 2015 - 06:33am PT
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Another climber who I wish I would have known from all the positive stories here. My best wishes to you all and to Andrew, climb on wherever you may be.
Regards,
Justin Ross
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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Jun 12, 2015 - 06:42am PT
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Yikes! I wasn't sure it was the same guy till I read the post above about soloing the Zodiac. I was in the El Cap parking lot, heading to the base of El Cap when I passed a car with this guy with a MONSTER haulbag. We talked for a minute and I ended up grabbing one of his bags and helping him chuff his gear to the base of the Zod. He was the nicest, mellowest, must humble guy you could imagine. It was his first El Cap route and he spent 10 days topping out. I took some pictures of him and ended up sending them to him a month later. I remember thinking of what a life changing event it must have been to do a solo ascent as his first El Cap route.
We'll see you on the other side soon enough….
Keep jugging, bro.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jun 12, 2015 - 07:09am PT
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Never met him. Condolences those that have.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Jun 12, 2015 - 07:48am PT
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I only met him one or twice ten years ago, he seemed a kind and stoked person,
My condolences tho Andrews family and friends, especially his daughter and wife.
The world is a little less bright with out him.
Rest in peace Andrew.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Jun 12, 2015 - 08:24am PT
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What sad news! My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Andrew.
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elcap-pics
Big Wall climber
Crestline CA
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Jun 12, 2015 - 08:48am PT
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Very bad news indeed...Andrew was a regular here in Yosemite when he could get out here. He was well liked and respected as a climber. We had many a time at the bridge after he got off climbs. He will be missed.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jun 12, 2015 - 09:07am PT
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I had the pleasure to meet him one night at dinner at Ayas a few months ago. He possessed that genuine stoke for life. I recall the conversation we had - at least the essence and energy if not some specifics. It was real. Ugh.
Condolences to his close friends and family.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Jun 12, 2015 - 09:09am PT
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Terrible news. He seemed like such a nice guy on the Prow. :(
Stay safe out there people. And rest in piece Andrew. Hope his family and friends are able to find piece as well.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jun 12, 2015 - 09:52am PT
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This is terrible news.... sounds like one of the good guys.
Peace to all his friends and Family.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Jun 12, 2015 - 09:56am PT
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damn. Heartbreaking.
Susan
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MarkDroy
Mountain climber
Southampton MA
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Jun 12, 2015 - 10:23am PT
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jun 12, 2015 - 10:37am PT
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Horrible news. I wish I had something more than empty words to express my grief and sympathy to his family, in particular.
John
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Jun 12, 2015 - 11:59am PT
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Andrew had the biggest smile. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Jun 12, 2015 - 12:05pm PT
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Sorry. Sounds like a good person. Dying young is a tragedy.
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Ward Trotter
Trad climber
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Jun 12, 2015 - 12:25pm PT
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Heartfelt Condolences to his friends and family.
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