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jahil

Social climber

Does this rock make my ass look fat?

Jun 19, 2011 - 12:17pm PT

SCseagoat

Trad climber

Santa Cruz

Jun 19, 2011 - 12:51pm PT

his Mum was there

As the Mum of a 20 year old my heart is literally shredded when I think of her. His friends will likely be a great source of strength for her. So many lives shattered by this tragedy. My favorite saying in grief: "be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the splendor in the grass, glory in the flower, we must grieve not but rather find strength from what remains behind"

I didn't know Zach personally but the day he died I added an extra mile to my (almost) daily run. Recovering from my own serious illness I felt I wanted to honor his beautiful youthfulness and vitality and push myself even harder during my recovery. Thank you Zach ...I didn't think I could do it and I cried as I thought of you and your family but I did it and now it's a permanent part of my run.
Susan

jahil

Social climber

Does this rock make my ass look fat?

Jun 20, 2011 - 01:09pm PT

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Jun 20, 2011 - 01:37pm PT

So sad...That last pic Mike posted says it all.

Rest in peace, Zach.

jahil

Social climber

Does this rock make my ass look fat?

Jun 21, 2011 - 01:46pm PT

jahil

Social climber

Does this rock make my ass look fat?

Jun 21, 2011 - 02:04pm PT

Good idea Silver, I don't know her, but some of my friends do. I have a bunch more that I need to rescue from a failing hard drive, once thats done I'll pass them on.

Many people from Santa Cruz went to climb in Yosemite this weekend for Zach. It was pretty cool to see the guys who only boulder, going up Royal Arches. Elliot and Kevin went up the Regular NW face on Half dome and met another group who had just come up Snake Dike. I found climbing in the valley offered the best healing for me.

Take care.
steve

Doug Robinson

Trad climber

Santa Cruz

Jun 21, 2011 - 02:12pm PT

My son Tory is in that ride ... somewhere. I got distracted and missed it.

Tory came over the next morning, Father's Day, to make me breakfast. "Zach said the Royal Arches was one of his favorite climbs. Let's go do it!" We haven't climbed in a few years; he's a busy teenager.

Zach is still bringing people together in love, just like he always did.

Joe

Social climber

Santa Cruz

Jun 21, 2011 - 03:34pm PT

the ride was a very special way to celebrate the life of a sweet young man, it was heartening to see easily over 300 people gather together sharing memories, tears, adult beverages, and the experience of the ride...and surprisingly maybe only a couple of dozen climbers among that group, as Steve pointed out, many were climbing in the valley with Zach in their hearts...he touched so many people...
Doug, I was looking for the 'like' button after reading your post...

Mike Bolte

Trad climber

Planet Earth

Topic Author's Reply - Jun 21, 2011 - 05:06pm PT

Hey Doug - you might see your son in one of these:

http://www.ucolick.org/~bolte/ZachParkeRide/

You will for sure see Joe who made the entire uphill ride on a scooter with his broken leg still in a cast...

FeelioBabar

Trad climber

One drink ahead of my past.

Jun 21, 2011 - 05:19pm PT

A sad loss.

Big love to all those close to him.

The tribe loses yet another.

jfailing

Trad climber

Lone Pine

Jun 21, 2011 - 06:29pm PT

The show of support from the Santa Cruz community is heartwarming to say the least. It's obvious that Zach made quite an impression to those who knew him.

Even though I didn't really know him, it still hurts - he was close to a number of my friends. Like some people have said, it's just sad to have lost "one of the tribe."

jahil

Social climber

Does this rock make my ass look fat?

Jun 22, 2011 - 12:30pm PT

kristyle

climber

Santa Cruz, CA

Jun 22, 2011 - 05:03pm PT

Celebrate Zachary Parke

A memorial celebration of Zach.

Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176007312459252

Time: Saturday, June 25th 2:00pm-5:00pm

Location: University Terrace Park, on Meder St. between Western Dr. and Bay St in Santa Cruz, CA

Celebrate the joy, inspiration and love Zachary Amadeus Parke shared with us.

What to bring:
-It is an outdoor park, so folding/camp chairs, blankets or yoga mats for sitting, and perhaps a sun hat.
-Photos and mementos to share on presentation boards and in our memory books for everyone to see
-If you have ceramics, bags or art made by Zach we would love to share them for all to see, mark them with your name and they can be returned after the celebration
-Video cameras
-love, laughter and lots of crazy stories

There will be vegetarian snacks and pizza (duh!)
Consider carpooling or ride your bike, and please be respectful of the park neighbors

jahil

Social climber

Does this rock make my ass look fat?

Jun 23, 2011 - 12:59pm PT

We would return to the parking lot to find Zach propped up in his sleeping bag, drinking a beer after a day of fun with the Mini Traxion. We were quite the spectacle for the other legitimate users of the parking lot.