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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Nov 10, 2009 - 11:34am PT
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If anyone objects, I'll take these pics down. I'm getting a lot of mail from people who want to know who she was.
This was our friend...
Rest in peace...
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Nov 10, 2009 - 11:39am PT
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To Blue, Kev, Snap, Barcus and all those here that knew her, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. There are no perfect words at times like these. I hope her memory burns brightly for a long time in the hearts and mind of all who knew here. When the time is right I hope we have the opportunity to learn of her identity and perhaps some details on what went wrong. Be strong.
Scott
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Nov 10, 2009 - 11:45am PT
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A few Psalms to comfort:
Regardless of your religion, these Psalms have comforted mourners for thousands of years. May they bring some peace in this dark time for those involved.
PSALM 27
For in the day of trouble
He will keep me safe in His dwelling;
He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle
and set me high upon a rock.
PSALM 139
O Lord, You have searched me
and You know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;
You perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
You are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue,
You know it completely, O Lord.
You hem me in - behind and before;
You have laid Your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.
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ontheedgeandscaredtodeath
Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
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Nov 10, 2009 - 12:22pm PT
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Blue/Barcus/photo/everyone else..
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
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runner
Sport climber
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Nov 10, 2009 - 12:27pm PT
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Words cannot be expressed for this and many terrible accidents that have taken loved ones from our lives. My sincere condolences to all who knew her. But let's keep in our prayers her climbing partners on that day. Trying to get help and staying with her is a pain that will live with them forever. I keep you all in my prayers. Keep climbing with the passion of life, but remember each other with the same passion of love. We are all in this together and that is how we will always remain strong and safely on belay.
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Nov 10, 2009 - 12:37pm PT
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Yeah, been feeling pissed-off between helpless and heartbroken. Though I only met her this summer, I had high hopes to camp and climb with her more and get to know her better. Already counted her a friend. The very last thing she told me was, "that's what friends are for!"
She was so easy going. Someone described her as gentle, that's for sure. Add to that smart, kind, open-minded, open-hearted. It was clear she was full of passion for getting out to the Sierra as she did every weekend to hike or climb. Never wasted a moment. Lithe and scrappy, with a great attitude and appetite to do all kinds of climbing, she was a natural. Had the willingness to step up to the plate, with open caution about her possible limits. Never one to complain. She laughed easily and a lot. Asked if she wanted to climb something, her whole tiny body nodded yes with the rapid nod of her head and huge sudden smile. Just hiking along, though generally quiet, out of no where she would call out loud and strong in this booming voice, you'd for a second not be sure where it came from, then realize it was Ishun just spreading the happiness for being there.
The ST outpouring of appreciation for her helps, and hopefully helps those closest to her. Unimaginable loss. She was a treasure to be sure and will be missed.
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rhyang
climber
SJC
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Nov 10, 2009 - 12:51pm PT
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oh NO!!!
Could she be the IC in this pic ??
Alimony Crack, south flank of DAFF, 30-Aug-2009
Chatted a bit that day and traded some emails .. I sure hope this isn't her.
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rhyang
climber
SJC
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Nov 10, 2009 - 12:54pm PT
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:( :(
I never even knew her, and am in tears :(
She seemed so enthusiastic .. so happy and cheerful :(
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Redwreck
Social climber
Echo Parque, Los Angeles, CA
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Nov 10, 2009 - 12:59pm PT
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Losses like this diminish us all, but also present the opportunity to celebrate a life brightly lived.
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tinker b
climber
the commonwealth
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Nov 10, 2009 - 01:02pm PT
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erie that the date of the photo above is the day that i was dealing with my partner jeff maurer's death a few miles away on the third pillar.
and here i am reading this all. i am so sad. reading this forum my heart goes out to this woman...i am also 36 and am sure we have much in common, and to her partners. it is a rough card to be dealt. i've been traveling through this grief for the past two months and it is no easy path. the one thing i wish i could convey to you, which has taken me all this time to get to, is it is not your fault...
but we all process this differently. my hope is for graceful healing to you all. many prayers to you and everyone involved. i am so sorry.
love,
jo-lynne
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C-dog
Trad climber
... from the land of the machine elves
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Nov 10, 2009 - 01:04pm PT
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Fluoride
Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
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Nov 10, 2009 - 01:12pm PT
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Sorry for another loss, especially to those who knew and loved her.
This has been a particularly rough year for our community.
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Nov 10, 2009 - 01:26pm PT
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This has been a particularly rough year for our community.
Yes it has been, and the year before too.
I was sadly following this thread, unfolding almost in real time, and feeling once
again how the internet has widened my exposure to strangers' joy and sorrow.
Deepest condolences to the many who knew and loved this young woman.
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Nate D
climber
San Francisco
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Nov 10, 2009 - 01:34pm PT
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so sorry all.
As an obvious kindred soul, may her enthusiasm live on in your/our hearts.
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Nov 10, 2009 - 01:39pm PT
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Charming Dawn and I first met Ishun at the 2008 Facelift and were privileged to rope up with her and the posse for a few short climbs -
Our heartfelt condolences to all of her close friends.
Rick and Dawn :(
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Nov 10, 2009 - 01:47pm PT
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Not sure of all the details yet. There were conflicting reports yesterday.
Am sure the climbers who were with her are reeling.
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C-dog
Trad climber
... from the land of the machine elves
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Nov 10, 2009 - 02:04pm PT
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susu: I just read your kind words above. Thank you. It's really nice to hear that you appreciate her in some of the ways the rest of us do.
 Clark
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snaps10
Mountain climber
Visalia, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 10, 2009 - 02:05pm PT
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Damn, I had met her, she struck me as an outstanding individual.
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Nov 10, 2009 - 02:44pm PT
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Thanks Clark. Very much appreciate your words and photos and others' too.
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Barcus
Social climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Nov 10, 2009 - 03:14pm PT
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Clark, stoked you've still got those shots.
I was thinking about that day last night, I lost them when my laptop crashed.
can you post a couple more?
We will celebrate her life with mass quantities of plumb wine around the campfire this thanksgiving.....
Marcus
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