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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Hell on earth wondering what I did to deserve it
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Jun 13, 2007 - 09:13am PT
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Does anyone have some photos of Bobby? They'd be great to see here.
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elemental
Gym climber
Lander, Wyoming
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Jun 13, 2007 - 09:14am PT
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"Bobby, a budding photographer as well as talented climber, had a reputation for being unkillable. The twenty-two-year-old Cody, Wyoming, native had recently graduated from the University of Wyoming and was primed for adventure. His gangly length and elvish features belied his deliberate nature. I found out he was steady, and he was unstoppable. Bobby would become the most fearless member of our expedition..."
-Todd Skinner, Beyond the Summit
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Mees
climber
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Jun 13, 2007 - 09:58am PT
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I wanted to express my thanks to Chris McNamara and the staff at Supertopo for providing a forum like this for us to commune. Also, I'd like to thank the many climbers and others who post here for their encouraging words and their amazing compassion.
Bobby and I had just bolted a route at the island in Cody. We were pulling the rope and a baseball sized chunk of granite that we had missed when we were cleaning screamed down and cracked him right above the eye. I was horrified, Bobby turned white and was screaming, I applied direct pressure to the wound and tried to calm him and myself as we groveled through the tunnels to the car. We raced to the hospital with all kinds of scary thoughts , Bobby was on the verge of going into shock. We got to the E-room, Bobby got some stitches and had a few tests and was turned loose. He had a world class shiner but other than that was healthy and happy.
Cyclops was out climbing again a few days later!
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Lyon Davis
Social climber
Cody, Wy
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Jun 13, 2007 - 10:46am PT
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Bobby has been a great friend since grade school. I remember when he was 14 and couldn't drive. I was 17 and his mom let us take her new Saab up to Sleeping Giant to go skiing one morning. We were testing it out, you know seeing what it could do on the way home and got chased by the highway patrol. I was driving and he was giving me updates on how close the cop was while we were out running him. We were both scared, but having way too much fun to stop. To try to lose the cop, we drove up to one of the old lodges and hid out for a couple of hours, then drove home, on the lookout. That about sums up my friend ship with Bobby over the years. There were always cops, high speeds and fun times all through highschool and college.
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Janet Cozzens
climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 13, 2007 - 10:49am PT
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To the Model Family- This tragic event has saddened my heart greatly. I talk to Bobby regurlarly when he is next door, sometimes holding his mail, other times just to say "Hi". You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope for a speedy recovery, just as this network of friends here do. Anne, I am thinking of you alot during this time. I can't imagine what it must be like to have a precious child in this situation. My heart goes out to you and Bob both.
Sincerely,
Janet Cozzens
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Ricki
Sport climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 13, 2007 - 11:00am PT
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We were very upset to hear about Bobby. Thank you for all of the updates on his situation. We all appreciate it and it is obvious how many people from everywhere he has made a great impression on. Thoughts and prayers in your direction Bobby to get back to inspiring us all through your adventures and photos. Our photo professor in Laramie, K.S., also sends his best regards.
Get better Bobby, you have ALOT of people pulling for you!
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Heather Merten- Cowden
Social climber
Hagerman
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Jun 13, 2007 - 11:42am PT
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Faith,
Please let Bobby know that Sonja Kireilis and I continue to pull for him. Every ounce of positive energy is being sent to him every minute. Even though we don't get to hang out anymore like we all did in College, we need Bobby out there doing what he does. He is a hero. We want to see more photos and cruise threw his website imaging what it would be like If we could be on his next adventure. He needs to cause some more trouble with Jake and Lyon, Selk,and Nick!!! Keep fighting Bobby!!!
Love Heather and Sonja.
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betsysell
Social climber
Cody, WY
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Jun 13, 2007 - 11:53am PT
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Faith, Anne, Jim, and Bob,
All of us here in Cody have you all and Bobby in our thoughts and prayers!
Dan and Betsy Sell
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Bill Rohrbach
climber
Cody,Wyo
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Jun 13, 2007 - 12:20pm PT
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Bob, Anne, Faith and friends: Faith, we really appreciate your up-date. You and Bobby have been in our family’s constant thoughts and prayers since we first heard of the incident. We are all confident that if anyone can overcome the odds, Bobby can. Very few have his determination, tenacity and inter-strength. And he has the love, support and prayers of many as expressed on this website. We love you guys. The Rohrbachs
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kelly jackson
Social climber
Cody/Laramie
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Jun 13, 2007 - 01:34pm PT
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Hi from laramie,
Faith, I believe Bobby will pull through this. You and your family have always been so kind and so positive to everyone you come in contact with and that amazing energy you have will be there for you when you all need it the most. Please tell Bobby to keep fighting!
Love to all of you,
Kelly and Tommy Jackson
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Caryn-Cole's sister
Social climber
Minneapolis, MN
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Jun 13, 2007 - 01:42pm PT
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I remember Bobby as a ski racer back in the day! My thoughts and prayer are with Bobby and your family. Hope all ends well.
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Chris Mees
climber
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Jun 13, 2007 - 01:51pm PT
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To Ann, Bob, and Faith, my thoughts and deepest spirits are with all of you. Bobby, everyone is pulling for you, hang in there my freind. It has been amazing to watch you accomplish everything you have done, and we want more! Hang in there Bobby.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Jun 13, 2007 - 02:30pm PT
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I have never met Bobby but I wish him the best. What's the latest on his condition?
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judy
Social climber
Collorado
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Jun 13, 2007 - 02:56pm PT
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Dear Anne and Family, our hearts and love go out to you. Bobby is such a phenomenal person in every way, and a wonderful son and brother as well. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
with love and hope,
judy and Buz Sellers
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Karen Gibbons
climber
Cody/Laramie
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Jun 13, 2007 - 03:14pm PT
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I cannot think of anyone who has climbed more treacherous
landscapes than Bobby, so I know of know one better equiped for this difficult journey. We are all cheering Bobby on as he climbs out of this abyss.
So know this, everyone who knows or knows of Bobby and his family, is praying that he reaches the summit and comes back to all of us.
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gena howald
Trad climber
jackson, wyoming
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Jun 13, 2007 - 03:26pm PT
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Hang in there Bobby! I want to go back, and bag another ascent of the Totem Pole...
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David & All of Us in Greenwich
climber
Greenwich, CT
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Jun 13, 2007 - 04:06pm PT
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Dear Bobby,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and knowing how strong you always are, we pray with all our hearts for your complete and total recovery. Thinking of you and all your family who we know are around you at this shocking moment in your life.
David, Annie, Charlotte, Wells, Field & All of Us in Greenwich
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rhlehman
climber
London (Cody native)
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Jun 13, 2007 - 04:13pm PT
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Dear Models,
I was very saddened to hear about this. I have not been in touch with Bobby for years, so my wife and I have been browsing web sites featuring his work and his story - I am amazed by his achievements and the life he is leading. He truly is someone for you to take great pride in.
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you, and our hearts go out to you. Bobby - pull through.
Ryan & Eugenia Lehman
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Val2
climber
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Jun 13, 2007 - 04:47pm PT
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Sending you warm thoughts and positive vibes. Bobby is a great inspiration. I'm writing as a friend of Kira Salak, a National Geo writer he's worked with on assignments to Libya and Iran. She's always spoken very highly of him. We're pulling for him!
Val Wedel
Columbia, Missouri
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Elaine Bergner
climber
Colorado
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Jun 13, 2007 - 04:53pm PT
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Ann and Faith: We are stunned to hear about this devastating event and send you all of our best thoughts and wishes. Elaine Bergner (Peggy's sis)
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