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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 07:12pm PT
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Steve Snyder
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 07:19pm PT
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Ron Kauk
John Long
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 07:53pm PT
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Jeff Lowe
Mike Graham
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 08:02pm PT
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Peter Croft
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Jul 28, 2009 - 08:10pm PT
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I thought one of the more poignant quotes was made by Royal Robbins when he said "John Bachar was my hero" Hearing Robbins say that was amazing to me. It was nice to see so many old friends again. It was a very special occasion in a wonderfully beautiful place
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Gobee
Trad climber
Los Angeles
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Jul 28, 2009 - 08:42pm PT
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Thanks for your salt and light.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 09:20pm PT
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Phil Bard
Dale Bard (not related)
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jul 28, 2009 - 09:21pm PT
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Tyrus Bachar
Michell, Yvonne Bachar and Val
Tyrus, Val and Dario
Dario and Tyrus
Johns last gift to his son, Dario delivered these to Tyrus. John had these made on his last trip to the factory and Dario brought them out for Tyrus.
Yarian and Bachar still clowning
Phil Bard an Robin Thompson getting the memorial ready
The man, the myth, the legend
Jim Bridwell, Glen Denny, Ron Gomez
Bootsie Bachar
Val with vintage sign
Ron and Don Lauria
Royalty
Johns longtime friend, Steve West
Mike and Jennifer Bond
Karine and Peter Croft
John BacharII with Tyrus's bucket
Ronnie Kauk
Tyrus on the "sexaphone". He and John made this and it plays!
Mrs. Parker gave an Indian prayer and blessing to the memorial
The "Kid"
Mrs. Parker with her grandkids, Ursala, Lonnie and ??
Ron Kauk, Rick Accomzzo, Mike Grahm, Kevin Worrall, Dale Bard, John Long, Richard Harrison
Accomazzo and Kauk
Rick Accomazzo, Catherine Cullinane, Ron Kauk, Mike Graham
Jim Bridwell, Kevin Worrall, Rick Accomazzo, Ron Kauk, Mike Graham, Maria Cranor, Dale Bard, John Long, Robs Muir, Richard Harrison
Big Wall Masters John Long, Jim Bridwell and Dale Bard
Phil Bard and Steve West
Acopa's Dario Piana and Steve West
Kelly Gomez and Peter Croft
Lynne Leichtfuss and Peter Croft
Sorry for such a long post, but I hope you like the photos. Thanks to EVERYONE who helped make this such a fitting tribute to John and for his family!
Peace
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bobinc
Trad climber
Portland, Or
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Jul 28, 2009 - 09:27pm PT
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Thank you for all of the heartfelt words and the pictures. I am so sorry that John has left this incarnation but it is clear he lives on in so many hearts (including mine).
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 09:29pm PT
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Steve West
Dave Yerian
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Flanders!
Trad climber
June Lake, CA
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Jul 28, 2009 - 09:34pm PT
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From a favorite book:
"Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes are accomplished and nothing will ever be the same again."
What a magical time in Mammoth yesterday!
I saw allot of kindness yesterday, allot of tender hearts. You see it too, in the pictures on this thread; deep and lasting friendships, love and concern for one another.
Thanks Yerian for your sharing your heart with us, and reminding us once again what it's all about .
Doug
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 09:49pm PT
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Lynn Hill
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 09:52pm PT
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Kurt Smith
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 28, 2009 - 09:54pm PT
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jul 28, 2009 - 10:53pm PT
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Thank you all so much for sharing this Memorial with the rest of us. Blessings and love to all of you.
Phyl
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Eastside
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Jul 28, 2009 - 11:44pm PT
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It was an incredible day and I felt very privileged to be there.
The sax solo came up through my soul, through my feelings and out to the sky. Powerful. Cleansing.
All of the speakers that I saw had important messages for all.
The opportunity to talk with so many about such an impressive and important member of our tribe, cathartic.
Thanks especially to Doug, Dave Y, Anastasia, Autumn Talsky and of course John L. for this post.
I had one of the best days in a long time today just enjoying all Tuolumne has to offer and I have yesterday to thank for that.
Thank you all, condolences to his family and close friends, and thanks JB for showing us the way!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jul 29, 2009 - 01:18am PT
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can't let this go off the first page.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 29, 2009 - 01:39am PT
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hey there to largo and all... say, thank you so very kindly for sharing this memorial with us here...
may the good lord continually watch over john's son and family...
god bless...
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Port
Trad climber
San Diego
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Jul 29, 2009 - 02:00am PT
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like largo said there will likely never been such a gathering of real climbing talent ever again.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Jul 29, 2009 - 02:06am PT
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Great pics all and what a fitting tribute! Really good job to you all.
Thanks...
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