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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Aug 13, 2013 - 12:39am PT
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Fluoride-
Thanks for the update, even though it's really awful news for our community/family here on S-T. My thoughts and best wishes are now for those who are there with Billy, his best and most loyal friends: Locker, Sooze, Russ, the Agent, and of course yourself. I hope his passing is without pain and anguish.
Locker-My special thoughts for you as well, bro.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Aug 13, 2013 - 12:45am PT
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Whatever kindness we can muster will carry him like the Love Quilt, a regular magic carpet to the stars, becoknowing a boy back home.
JL
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Aug 13, 2013 - 12:49am PT
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The love quilt is with him now. It literally arrived just in time.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 13, 2013 - 01:00am PT
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hey there say, flouride , dear beth...
the rest of my life i will always remember this gift and how it made it
just in time...
i am really awe struck by this... i had thought it would be a get well love gift, but it is a 'hope him pass' gift...
i am really in deep awe and a bit of a spirit-hard-to-explain feeling...
if just one little thing has gone different or changed, it would NOT be
there right NOW... and from behind the scenes, i can tell you:
there were all kinds of things going on, that could have changed the timing, and even by a few hours, and it would not BE there right now... :O
and the autograph dog, i was praying for something very special and i could not find a sweet thing and i nearly gave up WHEN:
i SAW it out of the corner of my eye and i just KNEW it was for him:
had a clear sign under it: on sale, only 2.50
i still remember that deep awe, there too... felt like i was in another
world for a few seconds, ...
it WAS MEANT for bill...
i will never forget the photos of him with the little pup...
or the little kisses it got...
i better go now...
will see you all in a bit...
holding you all in my heart ...
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sethsquatch76
Trad climber
Joshua tree ca
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Aug 13, 2013 - 01:01am PT
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This is some heavy supertopo sh#t.......Death is burly.......
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Ward Trotter
Trad climber
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Aug 13, 2013 - 01:14am PT
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"A Good Day To Die"
Chief Sitting Bull.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Aug 13, 2013 - 01:23am PT
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I just spent the day with our buddy Billie. I'm so glad to see him once more.
He did acknowledge me this morning. Which made my day! But he isn't talking anymore
and barely opens his eyes. I hope to see tomorrow my sweet friend..
Love Ya Blitzo
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Aug 13, 2013 - 02:55am PT
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blublockr, you might want to see my post upthread. Things took a turn later today. I'm so glad you were able to see him though.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Aug 13, 2013 - 03:07am PT
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I've been watching this thread all along, but didn't post because I don't know Bill.
You all are amazing. You've been a better crew for the man than many of us could ever hope for.
Godspeed Blitzo. May your forearms be full of power on the other side.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 13, 2013 - 03:11am PT
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I had wind of this earlier and still it's no less unsettling to read about it now.
Let go Billy, and go where you have to go. We all have to go there, in our own time.
Thank you for everything Blitzo, you've made a huge difference in my own life in the way I look at things, and consider everything. We are better people for having known you.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Aug 13, 2013 - 03:19am PT
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"We are better people for having known you."
So true Jaybro.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Aug 13, 2013 - 03:56am PT
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Visited from 10 PM to Midnite w/Locker, Russ, and Susan. His breathing is labored, eyes not focused, and unresponsive for the most part. I put up some pics of Tucker/Tom Burke and another climbing shot on his wall of photos. He's in a single room now, and resting and not moving. May your journey from this world to the next be smooth and free floating...........we love you, Blitzo;.....thanks.........
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Gal
Trad climber
going big air to fakie
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Aug 13, 2013 - 06:11am PT
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Thinking of you Blitzo as you enter this new part of the journey...
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Aug 13, 2013 - 07:49am PT
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I never knew him but I feel diminished by his passing. I feel like I've known him for years thru this forum and am lucky to have been exposed to his art, antics and attitude on life. All the love shown to him by his friends and this community is incredibly amazing.
Be at peace Blitzo
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Aug 13, 2013 - 09:52am PT
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Good bye, Bill. I hope I'll see you on the other side. . .
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Aug 13, 2013 - 09:59am PT
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Much love to Blitzo and all who have loved and supported him throughout his life and esp at this last stage of life here with us. This all hits home for many of us, and it's wonderful to know Blitzo is surrounded by love and warmth.
May your journey be peaceful, Blitzo... you will never be alone.
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Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
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Aug 13, 2013 - 10:18am PT
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Farewell Blitzo! You got your "money's worth" out of this body...and made the world a better place with your infectious humor and good energy. I will always appreciate that you were a friend to my foster daughter. Go in peace...
Peter
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Aug 13, 2013 - 11:57am PT
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Rest easy.
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Aug 13, 2013 - 12:09pm PT
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Never got to meet Blitzo, but he seemed like a kindred spirit. FOR CERTAIN, there is no one that has as huge a legacy of beautiful pictures, as those he took.
In my mind, no one even comes close! I'm happy that you have friends near.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Aug 13, 2013 - 12:11pm PT
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Can you hear the music Blitzo? Almost there.
You've sent the hard stuff and tomorrow's a rest day.
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