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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Aug 22, 2016 - 08:45pm PT
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no day but today, no time but now. waiting out there for the FA: . and yeah dude, I ride that coaster too, lows begetting the highs fer sure!
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Aug 22, 2016 - 10:35pm PT
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I think the whole thing is a blessing in disguise. I agree, a "close call" will often give you a new perspective on things you had forgotten were important.
Sometimes in life you can get "into a rut", stuck in a narrow role
and only caring about a few things that are really not that important.
Then something happens and you remember you really have so many options out there for what to do in your life.
A close call is so much better than a "last call".
Some people are not so lucky and didn't get the close call.
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Sarah Kindle
Boulder climber
Sheridan, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 2, 2016 - 07:58pm PT
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It is with incredible sadness to post this. My cousin passed this morning. He was doing well. He was climbing, he participated in the suicide prevention walk, was filming a documentary on climb therapy. He left us early this morning. We haven't found out exactly what happened, but I wanted to let all of you know that you reaching out to
Him, really kept him going. Life will never be the same, but we will forever keep his legacy alive! Thank you all so much from all of his family! We love you! Soar to
The Mountain tops you dreamed of climbing Tanner Fred Schoonmaker!!! Love you forever!
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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best to you and your fam. difficult, this.
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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I am sorry. It is sad news. I hope that his family finds peace.
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Wen
Trad climber
Bend, OR
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Sarah know that you're not alone in your grief, this news is heartbreaking and has touched folks near and far. Your family is in my thoughts.
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John M
climber
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I'm so sorry Sarah... Mercy. I'm at a loss for words. I know how difficult depression is and how tricky it can be. When we hadn't heard from Tanner in awhile I started to worry.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Miss Sarah and Emmy04.... I am so sorry to read this sad news..You did your best to be Tanners light...
Condolences to you, your family and Tanner's friends.
Paz...
Tanner, Rest in Peace..
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Deepest condolences. I have no words.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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So sorry to hear this news. Thank you for sharing Tanners passion for climbing with us. Although we never formally met him, I think we all knew him. RIP Tanner.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear this. I really thought he was coming around
Please consider my deepest condolences
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John M
climber
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[Click to View YouTube Video]
I didn't even know Tanner, but this is getting to me.
I have dealt with depression for most of my life. I spent many a day and night wishing for death. So many ugly thoughts. its hard to process. The thing is, when I heard Tanner had shot himself, I knew that his road was going to be hard. When a person has actually pulled the trigger, then their psyche is seriously damaged and the answers to healing are not always easy. Its a long difficult road that many people don't make to the end of. I have been lucky/blessed/fortunate to have made it this far. And thankfully, after many many years of difficulty, to have found my way to a better place. But getting to that place has not been easy. I wouldn't wish this life on my worst enemy. I prayed and prayed for Tanner. I didn't want to tell him how hard it might be, because in his fragile state, that just seemed like the worst thing to tell someone. Especially online.
In person, maybe I could have talked to him about it.
Tanner bro.. I wish that I could have sat with you and had a chance to talk to you and tell you about the things you would miss if you didn't stick around. I know how hard it is. I know exactly how hard it is. It sucks. Its terrible, and often it feels overwhelming. But if I had been able to talk to you, I would have told you that its possible to get through it. There is light at the end of the tunnel. And there are some pretty damn good things you would miss out on.
But sometimes all the signs get blown away. I know about that bro.
Sh#t man..
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Very sad to hear this and praying for you and the rest of Tanner's family and dear friends.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Condolences to all involved
Thank you Sarah, for all you've done and bringing this to us.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Sh#t,
RIP Tanner. I'm glad we got to spend a bit of time together, it is hard to imagine there was so much pain under that personality.
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Splater
climber
Grey Matter
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So tragic.
Yet hopefully I have learned and grown a little from all of you who posted here.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Poor kid
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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My condolences. As mentioned you did everything you could and I'm sure that was appreciated.
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Emmy04
Boulder climber
Sheridan, WY
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Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and condolences. Once again, I have no words. We don't even know what happened. All we know for sure is that we loved like hell and took every opportunity we had in these last five months to tell him how much he meant. Forever wouldn't have been long enough. It never is with your loved ones. We will miss him everyday and continue to love him. I know Tanner found comfort in the words shared here and I thank you very much for giving him that. Damn. It just sucks so bad.
-Emily
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