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kin
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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Aug 17, 2006 - 12:44pm PT
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Sara, The Karafa Family, The Acopa Family, Friends and Loved Ones,
You have my greatest sympathies, love, respect and support-- the same love and generosity of spirit and wellspring of friendship that Steve shared with us.
Steve, my friend, I will always hold you in highest regards and fondest of memories. Until I join you on the next Great Adventure, I will miss you more than words can say.
Your friend always,
Kin
Steve loved a campfire.
Steve and I on a 2004 Camping Trip.
Steve with his favorite fishing guide Todd France, in Montana.
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dt
Mountain climber
Mammoth Lakes
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Aug 17, 2006 - 01:22pm PT
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wow, donations are already coming in! Keep an eye out for details of coming fundraiser(s).
Mammoth Mountaineering Supply is selling Acopa shoes at full price with 100% of sale price going to John's fund. We will cover initial shipping too.
We currently stock the Aztec, Chamelion, Sidewinder, Aurora, the kids Underdog, Spectre, and Aurora lace.
sorry, our website is down as we develop a new one. email or phone at 760 934 4191 or dave@mammothgear.com
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ladd
Trad climber
land of fruits, nuts and flakes
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Aug 17, 2006 - 02:33pm PT
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My sincere condolense go out to the Karafa family - my prayers of comfort and courage to Steve's surviving family, Sara, John and Anastacia.
cheers
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bcapps
climber
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Aug 18, 2006 - 03:47pm PT
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Words cannot express our loss. Everyone who knew Steve was changed profoundly by him. My prayers are with our precious Sara and the Karafa family during this difficult time.
May you rest in peace, our Brother...
BC
Goofy Steve and Super Sara:
Steve may have left us without saying goodbye, but at least he left with the Axe!
(Big Game 2002 - featuring proud members of the Super Sara Fan Club)
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Anastasia
Trad climber
Near a mountain, CA
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Aug 19, 2006 - 01:43am PT
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What can I say about losing Steve? Nothing can replace him. We clicked immediately and spent our first night giving each other our life stories. During that night of stiff drinks and bad jokes, he told me about his great love for Sara and how she was his angel. He told me of his great respect and admiration for his father. We laughed over John’s quirks and teased each other about our own idiosyncrasies. We sat around that night sharing reveries and feeling the edges of our dreams reaching into reality.
During the trade show, we took joy in sharing our goals and celebrated as they surpassed our imagination. He was excited for he knew that he was making our present existence into one great adventure. All of us who shared it with him loved the ride and in each our own way loved him. We knew that all of us at Acopa had joined to be part of his family of dreamers.
That sundown in the aftermath of the car crash, Steve was still dreaming out loud when he left us. I watched the sky change into a thousand colors as the mountains lost their definition into a dreamscape. It was a sunset that never will be repeated again.
Unlike his dreams, he is now in a place where I can’t reach him.
I will never forget him or let his dreams fall into shadow. I am his witness.
If I can trade places with Steve, I would. If I could prevent John’s pain, I would.
My heart goes out to Steve’s family.
Right now I am working on recovering with John. We are still in shock, so please forgive us for not being very responsive. I will write a separate entry on a later date to clarify things and thank all of those involved with helping us.
Sending my best to all of you,
Thank you for your support, it is helping us through.
Anastasia Frangos
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Anastasia
Trad climber
Near a mountain, CA
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Aug 19, 2006 - 02:00am PT
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Steve Karafa
Acopa Crew
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sanie
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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Aug 19, 2006 - 03:46am PT
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Sara, Betty, Big Steve and Lisa,
May you have the strength to get through each day. His absence has left an unbelievable void. We miss him, his generosity and kindness. He was a true friend. We don't have the words.
Love,
Sanie and Jeff
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mikec
climber
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Aug 19, 2006 - 04:04pm PT
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Steve & Sara Pismo Beach May 2006
We will miss our friend.
Mike & Charity
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agent k
climber
currently Berkeley CA
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Aug 21, 2006 - 01:20am PT
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Sad as in a morning sunrise.
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num
Sport climber
mammoth lakes, ca
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Aug 21, 2006 - 09:53pm PT
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Saw another bit in a local NV paper - http://www.elynews.com/articles/2006/08/18/news/news04.txt
It scarily reminds me of having a friend ejected from the back seat of a vehicle I was driving at ~50mph during a rollover. I wish nothing but the quickest recovery for John and a confirmation that Steve will be remembered.
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KJ
Boulder climber
Oakland, CA
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Aug 24, 2006 - 01:07pm PT
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ughhhh... I can't believe the news I'm hearing. My condolences go out to Sarah and Steves family.
I've known Steve for about 8 years. We worked together a while back, but we would always bump into each other since at trade shows and the climbing gym. It was always great to see him..... high energy, positive additude, a great friend. Steve taught me how to fly fish a while back in Yosemite on the Lylle fork of the tuolumne river. Fly fishing has since become a passion of mine that I will always be thankful for. Steve... you were a great friend and you will be missed greatly by all.
rest in peace buddy
love KJ
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Ain't no flatlander
climber
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Aug 24, 2006 - 01:23pm PT
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Any update on JB's condition? Will there be surgery? Prognosis? Hope the healing goes well!
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SKI - DOG
Social climber
Irvine, CA
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Aug 24, 2006 - 07:11pm PT
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Steve, Betty, Lisa and Sarah,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Steve was an incredible person who filled everyone he met with joyful happiness. Whether you had just met him or had known him for almost twenty years he treated everyone with the same kind-hearted respect. He was a strong man with a very gentle heart.
Stay strong you guys, lean on each other and all of us for support.
Steve is gone, but he will never be forgotten! He's in each and every one of us who had the privilege of knowing him.
Rest in peace Steve, I love you.
SD
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Loomis
climber
Praha, Ceska Republika
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Aug 24, 2006 - 11:09pm PT
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John, I wish you and Anastasia a graceful recovery, am so sorry for the loss of your friend Steve... Peace, Scott
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Russ
Trad climber
Ventura, CA
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Very sad news. May John and Anastasia heal quickly and Steve's family find the strength to persevere. The support of the climbing community at a time like this is truely amazing!
Peace
Russ
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Steve's sister
Sport climber
Las Vegas, NV
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John is having surgery today In LA. He should be back in Mammoth soon.
We want to thank each and everyone for your thoughts and prayers as we continue on with Acopa. Steve, Bettie and Lisa Karafa
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Sep 13, 2006 - 11:39am PT
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Like many, I just saw John and Steve at the OR show. Once again I am reminded that we should all tell our loved ones we love them more often because you never know when will be the last time you will see them.
Let's all do MORE than our part to help out John and Anastasia.
SK
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 14, 2007 - 02:30pm PT
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It has now been a year since Steve Karafa died, so I thought an anniversary bump was in order.
I met Steve's parents and sister, and other family members and friends, at the recent Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City. There wasn't enough time to talk and hear stories, but it's clear they're doing a good job carrying on Acopa in Steve's memory.
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Steve's sister
Sport climber
Las Vegas, NV
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Aug 14, 2007 - 03:35pm PT
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Thank you Anders!
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Aug 14, 2007 - 03:53pm PT
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Lisa seems like a wonderful lady. Glad things are going well for Acopa.
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