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Gobee
Trad climber
Los Angeles
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Jul 30, 2009 - 02:01am PT
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Lynn(looking good) with, not so "Cheep Sunglasses", O'Yah
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Jul 30, 2009 - 02:06am PT
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shooting images at such occasions always seem a bit of an intrusion to the other people there, though for the most part no one seemed to care too much.
Also, it is a distraction from what is going on, when you're thinking making images you aren't thinking about the matter at hand, in this case, John's life. At some point, the images start to make sense and the process becomes less distracting.
Here are some that I took on my old camera, B&W film (Fuji Neopan 1600) mostly with my 50 mm f1.4 lens on the Nikon FM2N body, old school... the lens was mostly closed down to its minimum aperture, f22. There was a lot of light, probably too much...
on the deck with famous photogs...
Tyrus and his posse
Ellie Hawkins and Peter Croft
Stonemasters remembering.
Jaybro, Jeff Lowe, Karl Baba. Jeff look through Karl's photos of John for a momento.
Lidija Painkiher
Jim Bridwell, Maria Cranor, Mike Graham
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 30, 2009 - 02:32am PT
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once agian, you're the man, Ed. Did you develop that film yourself?
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quasitrad
Trad climber
Corvallis, OR
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Jul 30, 2009 - 05:39am PT
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Thank you all for sharing stories and pictures of the memorial service.
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Michael Kennedy
Social climber
Carbondale, Colorado
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Jul 30, 2009 - 06:34am PT
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Quite the gathering ... thanks to everyone involved for putting together a wonderful send-off for John, and for sharing pictures and thoughts from that day.
I went up to the Dike Wall early Tuesday morning. Sobering. Beautiful Sierra granite above Lake George. It was good to just sit there for a while in the sun and breeze, thinking about my own close calls and friends who've passed and the connections we have, the tribal legends and rituals we share.
It's an honor to be a part of this community.
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Jul 30, 2009 - 08:53am PT
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Looks like the event of a lifetime. Thanks to all who posted pictures and responses.
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Jul 30, 2009 - 10:18am PT
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From Largo's opening post on...what a fantastic verbal and visual tribute. Thanks, everyone. Wish I could've been there for this.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 30, 2009 - 10:42am PT
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Tyrus being Tyrus, standing on top of a door jousting with kayak paddles
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Uplander
Social climber
Upland
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Jul 30, 2009 - 11:42am PT
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Godspeed John
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Jul 30, 2009 - 11:42am PT
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It was a moving & fitting tribute to one of climbing's more colorful characters. John's influence will be felt long after his demise.
Lots of great folks there. I was glad to be able to attend, despite the fact it took place on a Monday.
L-R: Kevin Powell, Michelle Locateli, Richard Harrison, Pat Nay, John Long, Mike Lechlinski, Dave Bruckman, Darryl Hensel, Spencer Lennard, Edit: Jim "Rubidoux" Wilson & in front: Steve West, Bill Leventhal
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Tyrus Bachar plays his John-built Sax.
Rick Accommazzo hosting the event. He did a superb job!
Kurt Smith paying tribute as Royal Robbins, Val & Rick Accommazo look on.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Jul 30, 2009 - 11:43am PT
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Ed, I'll pull this if you want to update up thread:
Straight back (behind Lidjia) is Bill McChesney (chez on here) talking to Kevin Calder.
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MisterE
Trad climber
One Step Beyond!
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Jul 30, 2009 - 12:20pm PT
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Pelican: Self-sacrifice, abundance.
Pelican demonstrates the power of reflection and insight, buoyancy in life and how to ride the air currents of life. To rest and relax in spite of life's heavy weight.
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F10
Trad climber
e350
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Jul 30, 2009 - 01:28pm PT
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Levy group photo
" ? " to Spencer's left is Rubidoux Jim Wilson
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Jul 30, 2009 - 02:05pm PT
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Hey Chris Mac,
How bout just making this "the" permanent, default thread, sitting at the top of page one, never to to be removed or deleated but forever cherished and not forgotten?
Thanks everyone for sharing. All of us are affected, even us "nobody specials". I have to go cry some more.
Arne
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 30, 2009 - 02:13pm PT
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Mr E, you made me cry again.
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Jul 30, 2009 - 02:14pm PT
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F10- Thanks! I had forgotten that was Jim Wilson.
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Jul 30, 2009 - 03:05pm PT
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Still coming down, even two days later, from such a profoundly moving experience and tribute to a fallen hero. Because I was down by the lakeshore, I didn't get to photograph the principals as they testified; however, I did snap a few up on the deck earlier.
Dave & Suzanne Yerian
View across the deck toward Crystal Crag and the Dike Wall:
The deck again:
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tolman_paul
Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
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Jul 30, 2009 - 03:10pm PT
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Thanks to everyone that was there for sharing this momuntus event for those of us who couldn't make it. It sets in stone that John truly was a great man. It's amazing how someone who to some extent stood alone, has brought so many together.
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the kid
Trad climber
fayetteville, wv
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Jul 30, 2009 - 03:10pm PT
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largo,
As usual you always put into words so easy for all to cherish...
It was such an emotional and powerful day. Tyrus carried on with the control that runs in the bachar bloodline. It was an honor to be there for one who has done so much for my life and my dreams.
Rick- you never cease to amaze me and your calming demeanor kept me in awe all day long. Thanks for letting me attempt to speak the words that i feel for John.
to the Stone Masters- Along with JB, you too have moved, touch and affected so many lives over the years and what i tried to say but could not through too many tears is thank you for showing me how to climb, how to live and how to dream. All that i am and all that i have climbed is a direct result of "letting the KID tag along" all those years!!!!
I will miss John very much and will do my best to keep the flame alive!!!
Kurt smith
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out of retirement
Social climber
CO
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Jul 30, 2009 - 05:27pm PT
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Hey all, thanks for all the pictures.
It was good to see pictures of all the friends I have in California.
Looks like you gave John a good send off.
All the best,
Dan Michael sometimes from Colorado and other times Cali.
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