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Nihaopanda
Sport climber
København V
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May 19, 2013 - 12:31am PT
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Didn't know you or Lucas, but still very sad to read this, Greg.
Condolences,
Simon
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Kathy Dunn
Boulder climber
Idyllwild, CA
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May 19, 2013 - 12:58am PT
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Thank you so much Greg for being with my son. Our family cannot thank you enough for being at his side and for Darrel to administer CPR. We know Lucas was a safe climber so I know it was not human error but God's timing on Lucas homecoming. What better place for Lucas to be than rock climbing with you. Kathy Dunn
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GhoulweJ
Trad climber
El Dorado Hills, CA
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May 19, 2013 - 01:17am PT
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Thank you for sharing.
I hope you are able to find peace.
Condolences.
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Ropeburn
Trad climber
Riverside, CA
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May 19, 2013 - 01:47am PT
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RIP - So sorry for the loss.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 19, 2013 - 01:47am PT
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Kathy, thanks for posting. As I've mentioned to you several times in the store, Lucas was a special young man and it was a gift to me to work with him, learn from him, joke with him and listen to his life goals and dreams.
I don't know any of the answers at times like this. But I offer my love and support and prayers. You mention God's timing. In her talks and travels, Corrie ten Boom used to show a piece of velvet tapestry with threads of all colors going every which way. Then she'd turn it over and the front of the cloth would be a beautiful embroidered, jeweled crown. Corrie would point out that in the struggles and pain of life it looks to us like the backside of the cloth. But really, we can't always see the beautiful crown God is creating. (Corrie was a Dutch woman that survived the concentration camps in WWII.)
Lucas will always be alive in my life standing over me at the cash register, his eyes twinkling, saying "now Lynne," .........being the gentle teacher. But my best memory will be his big hug this past Thursday and his offer to climb with him and Greg in Tuolumne this summer.
I will climb and honor your son. Peace and Prayers, Lynne
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RJNakata
Trad climber
SoCal
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May 19, 2013 - 03:58am PT
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I'm so sorry for your loss Greg.
Your loss is every climber's loss...but I'm sure Lucas was way more than just a climber; we are all more than just climbers.
RJ
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 19, 2013 - 07:09am PT
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Wow Greg! Wow! I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to Lucas's family and friends. This really hit a cord with me as it's something i've strived to avoid ever since i started persuing high adrenaline, high risk activitites. I've always enjoyed being in the mountains with friends and been uber cautious about bringing them home with me. Alas this sadly cannot always be the case.
I'm crying as i write this because it reminds me how close i came to Lucas's fate this winter. Instead i was lucky to get off with just a spinal cord injury.
Please don't let this change you Greg, i'm sure Lucas would want you to soldier on. I want to meet that uber stoked guy i talked to on the phone in vegas this winter.
Don't let him die too!
I pray that none of us should have to experience your loss, but i fear that is not very realistic.
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baba long
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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May 19, 2013 - 09:34am PT
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I sometimes write for healing and humbly submit this now. The only time I met Lucas was on this last morning at the parking lot. He seemed a quiet and gentle person.
It has been said that only the good die young
A kind of graduation from life
Unlike other graduations, it is a moment of great sorrow
A pain that penetrates to the deepest portions of our being
Those that remain have additional time for living and learning
Quiet moments too
It is then we are able to send our love and best wishes
With those that go before us into the unknown
Robert Hutchinson
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Topic Author's Reply - May 19, 2013 - 11:18am PT
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Bryan - your words touch me very deeply. I spent time yesterday with a mutual friend of ours. I read your post in your voice, you are such a calming man. Thank you.
Bob - You didn't know what you were getting into that morning but you showed incredible strength and support when I needed it most, Lori too. Lucas and I climbed with Jaz a few seasons ago at the gym, and we couldn't bring her up without talking about what a BAD ASS she is! I also remember working with Liz, and she reminded of Lucas... an old soul. You have very wonderful daughters, and you raised them well.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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May 19, 2013 - 11:38am PT
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It takes a lot to make me cry.
I'm so sorry man.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 19, 2013 - 11:46am PT
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You're a brave man GD, thanks for sharing this. And thanks for sharing your ( and many other people's) friend with us.
Yup could have been any of us, I had the 'one side of the rope pop out of the rap device' scenario just a few days ago.
Condolences and be careful out there!
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darkmagus
Mountain climber
San Diego, CA
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May 19, 2013 - 11:51am PT
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Greg, I'm so sorry to hear this. We are all connected through our love for nature, rock climbing, and the brother/sisterhood that develops out of this love. I am so sorry that we lost Lucas. Nothing I can really think of can capture this feeling, but I wanted you to know that you've got another climber in your corner, sending the good vibes to you and to everyone involved.
-Michael Lagueux
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Buggy109
Social climber
Poway
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May 19, 2013 - 11:57am PT
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Greg, an account that is so personal and written beautifully. My heart to you and many prayers today and to come. In AZ where there are a lot of beautiful craggy places. Will spend some time in quiet thinking about Lucas. and you of course. Peace, Elizabeth
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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May 19, 2013 - 12:02pm PT
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Really, sorry to hear about this, Greg.
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WBraun
climber
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May 19, 2013 - 12:04pm PT
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This kind of thing happens way too often in the climbing world
Yes
We almost lost Warbler & Meyers once many years ago on Middle rock.
It was miracle they survived ....
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Topic Author's Reply - May 19, 2013 - 12:08pm PT
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Lucas talked about you quite a bit, Daniel, and you inspired us both quite a bit. Still do.
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Majid_S
Mountain climber
Bay Area , California
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May 19, 2013 - 12:21pm PT
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Condolences to family and friends.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Black Rock City
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May 19, 2013 - 12:33pm PT
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I am holding all who are mourning this loss in love and peace that passes human understanding. What a bright light Lucas was. Love and support to his family and friends as they mourn. A special prayer goes out for Greg and those on the rock involved in his death for emotional health and well-being.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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May 19, 2013 - 03:34pm PT
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Tough to read let alone live, condolences to all.
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