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AdamWundrow
Boulder climber
WIsconsin
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Feb 13, 2007 - 03:25pm PT
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If anyone is familiar with "Facebook" on the web - please know that there is an online tribute/memorial/discussion board with many photos. It allows you to post stories or upload photos and find out more about Ian.
I hope that anyone who has more to share will look into it. The name of the group is called "Ian Mack in Peace"
And to all us climbers and hikers please recognize the fragileness of life, but don't hesitate to live it to the fullest as Ian did. I wish you all the very best.
Peace
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Shelley Mack
climber
Appleton, WI
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Feb 15, 2007 - 10:47am PT
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Dear Friends,
I write this with heavy heart as a parent of a child that I will forever miss but will one day see again. I wanted to extend my love and thankfulness to all the amazing people who helped Ian on that day…Bruce, Beth, Joe, Aiden, Rose, and especially dear Erika. At some point we will talk, but for right now, I gather strength in my faith.
I understand and appreciate your forum on Ian’s death, but what happened at the top of that rock on February 4 was between Ian and God. Yes, our lives are fragile and we all make mistakes, but they are not our own as God tells us that from the time we are born into this sin-filled world, it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” we will someday die. He chose Ian at that time for reasons unknown and I harbor no blame, but cling to Ian’s faith in a Savior who has given him eternal life. As stated above, Ian is now climbing on sticky, solid stone, with miles of exposure, surrounded by friends, with no need for bolts or ropes…a place called heaven.
Ian was a wonderful son, brother, friend and touched more people than we will ever know. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from all around the world. His grandmother referred to him as her “golden” child as he greeted every day with an amazing smile, warm heart, and a zest for adventure, and he was going to take every opportunity God gave him. He was, in fact, to begin a job in Bishop that particular week and had just arrived the night before. I am not a climber, but Ian’s love for the sport was as apparent as all of yours, and I’m sure you would have seen him often and had the opportunity to meet or even climb with him. The exhilaration when he reached the top of a rock or mountain was something even Ian could barely describe, but I’m sure all of you know.
So, climb onward for Ian, check your ropes, anchors, communicate with one another, but do so with love for your fellow climbers and in a faith secure so that when God calls, you too will be climbing with Ian, farther than you can imagine.
Cheers and love from Ian and his family
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madamelapin
climber
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Mar 23, 2007 - 02:44am PT
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We just planted a small hardy plant with delicate and pretty yellow flowers for Ian at the base of the Paradise route (located in the Banana Belt across from the Pub Wall). We encircled the plant with rocks. We also placed baby pink and white roses called 'angel flash roses' around the plant. We smiled after counting over 100 small roses. The plant is located about 15 feet from the river. We'd like to ask fellow climbers to help water the plant so that it may grow. We wanted to honor Ian and our relationship with him.
-- Friends in California
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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I saw for the first time today that all the trees on that side of the river were removed. Pretty barren looking over there now.
There was a beautiful little memorial for Ian hung in a tree near the base. I don't suppose anyone rescued it before the trees went down?
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