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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Topic Author's Reply - May 18, 2013 - 07:08pm PT
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Thank you so much andy. Showed the video to some friends and family here. Was really nice to see.
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WBraun
climber
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May 18, 2013 - 07:11pm PT
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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May 18, 2013 - 07:16pm PT
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Just heartbreaking... So sorry for family, friends
jb
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Curt
climber
Gold Canyon, AZ
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May 18, 2013 - 07:20pm PT
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it's very true that this could have happened to any of us--it's just an unfortunate part of the game. Still, I'm very saddened to hear about this accident and making any sense of it may well be impossible. My condolences.
Curt
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bernadette regan
climber
joshua tree, ca
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May 18, 2013 - 07:22pm PT
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mitzi and i walked up the hill with you and lucas just last weekend. be well and condolences from jtree.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 18, 2013 - 08:42pm PT
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Don't quite know what to say. As Long and Rick have said, this could have happened to all of us at some point or another. Peace and condolences to family and friends.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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May 18, 2013 - 09:50pm PT
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Greg, Some of us here don't know you personally, only know you through your posts here, but even without that personal bond, I hope you can feel the love and support going your way.
Your friend's death is tragic, compounded by his so very young age. I am so sorry for the deep grief you are feeling. My deepest condolences to all his friends and family.
Take care of yourself,
Phyl
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alleyehave
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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May 18, 2013 - 10:10pm PT
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I only met Lucas a couple of times but he seemed very genuine, one of the good ones for sure....
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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May 18, 2013 - 10:15pm PT
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Sad news for sure, may he rest in peace,
Stay strong and keep the flame alive
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BG
Trad climber
JTree & Idyllwild
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May 18, 2013 - 10:20pm PT
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My condolonces to you Greg, and to all of Lucas's friends and family.
He was a bright shining star, always quick with a smile.
Rest in peace Lucas
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JohnnyG
climber
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May 18, 2013 - 10:23pm PT
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like he was tight with many great people here, and that you two had a deep partnership.
This embodies our greatest fears. I tremble to think of it happening with my good partners.
As others have said, I only know you and "the kid" from your posts, but I really enjoy them.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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May 18, 2013 - 10:26pm PT
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condolences.
we've all done about a jillion of those raps over the years.
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CynthiaL
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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May 18, 2013 - 10:43pm PT
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I recognize Lucas from him coming to JTree.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all those affected by this tragedy.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
the tip of god's middle finger
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May 18, 2013 - 11:09pm PT
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you have my sympathies greg.
thank you for sharing your sorrowful tale.
take care.
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kev
climber
A pile of dirt.
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May 18, 2013 - 11:25pm PT
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Greg and Lucas friends,
Really, really sorry to hear this - it sucks.
kev
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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May 18, 2013 - 11:53pm PT
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Greg so sorry, and as many have said condolences to all who knew this obviuosly fine young man. I will try to give an extra long hug to someone I love in respect. Be well and take care of yourself. Tim
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DMBARN
Trad climber
Modesto
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May 18, 2013 - 11:55pm PT
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Greg;
An amazing account, most especially because of the immediacy and vulnerability of it. An amazing tribute on your part. I am praying for you, his family and friends. May you all find the abundance of God's grace through it all.
Douglas
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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May 19, 2013 - 12:03am PT
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Greg: Thank you for posting what happened in the accident. I mourn for the loss of your friend and your own grief.
It is impossible to keep track of everything that might go wrong while climbing.
Sometimes, despite knowledge, and good intentions, things do go wrong.
Condolences and best wishes to all.
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Edge
Trad climber
New Durham, NH
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May 19, 2013 - 12:07am PT
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Greg, it is not for us to ask why, sometimes we must accept that the unacceptable happens as part of a greater plan.
Your friend sounds like he touched many lives for the positive, and if his legacy is that he pulled a community together, and makes us all treasure the individual moments of our lives, then he will live on in the hearts of many. I cannot comprehend the depths of your grief, but I am sure that Lucas would want nothing but the best for you, to carry on with grace and strength in the aftermath of this tragedy. Your brave account is the first step in this long and painful path.
I will hold you, Lucas, and your mutual families and friends in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you peace.
Loran
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Bryan Estelle
climber
Escondido
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May 19, 2013 - 12:17am PT
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Hey Greg,
Bryan Estelle here, the olddirt bag climber who comes in often - though not often enough - to buy gear from you and Lucas (and even my spouse and daughter sometimes!).
Greg, my experience at times like this tells me that fewer words are better than many. Nevertheless, I am so...so sorry for your loss. I wanted to get this out to you ASAP (many thanks to a friend on the East coast that drew my attention to this tragedy while I was in the middle of a softball game), but as the dust settles, I hope to come in to Nomad and offer my sincere condolences to you face to face, which is so much more an appropriate medium for this kind of situation.
I would be interested to know in the immediate days to come if there is going to be a funeral/burial in Escondido area to honor your dear friend.
Strength to you! And I do look forward (in due time. . . . definitely in the future) to talking to you about your goal to climb the Salathe. I'm sorry that you and Lucas will not be able to share that experience. It is the greatest Rock climb in the world, hands down.
However, to return to this absurd world of ours for now, I am so sorry for your loss. I for one, will miss seeing Lucas Dunn's "knowing" face when I come in to Nomad to buy gear and talk about the greatest sport in the world.
Affectionately,
Bryan D. Estelle
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