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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Sep 21, 2016 - 10:58am PT
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Just got some news from a very close friend to Alfred, she said he has not been found. It was some other person SAR found.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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Sep 21, 2016 - 11:32am PT
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Hoping for the best.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 21, 2016 - 11:35am PT
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Hoping for the best.
Same here.
John
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sowr
Trad climber
CA
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Sep 21, 2016 - 12:25pm PT
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Al's family posted this on Facebook:
"Thank you all for the concern, well wishes, and prayers for Alfred Kwok, Enoch's cousin, who has not returned from a backpacking hike into the High Sierras over the weekend. We have been in contact with both the Inyo County Sheriff's Department lead officer in charge of this search and rescue operation as well as the National Park Service ranger coordinating the helicopter search. While progress has been made in the search, we have no definitive news to share at this time. We will update you tomorrow when we have more concrete information. Enoch Kwok, for the Kwok family. 11PM 9/20/2016"
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LAhiker
Social climber
Los Angeles
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Sep 21, 2016 - 01:13pm PT
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Hoping for good news.
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jaceking
climber
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:04pm PT
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I am a student at the college he worked at. We just received notification that Prof. Kwok has passed. :(
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dirtbag
climber
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:07pm PT
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Damn, deepest condolences to all who knew him.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:07pm PT
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Oh no! Very sorry to hear this.
John
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sowr
Trad climber
CA
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:13pm PT
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Dear Friends of Alfred Kwok,
It is with great sadness and regret that we must inform you that Alfred Kwok has passed on from this world to our loss. Heaven has required his full attention and presence. We were notified last night that a body had been spotted by the National Park Service rescue helicopter in the vicinity where Alfred was expected to be hiking, but due to impending weather conditions, the body was not able to be recovered until this morning. Park Rangers have positively identified the corpse as belonging to Alfred, and family members are on the way to receive him. From the preliminary autopsy, Alfred suffered a quick death from a fall and did not suffer for long. We know that Alfred touched many people’s lives and will be making arrangements for a memorial service to take place in or around Claremont, CA in the near future. When those arrangements are finalized, we will post the details here on Facebook. In the mean time, we would like to request that people think of one or two favorite memories or photos of Alfred and post them here on this Facebook thread, so that we can all share in the grieving process, but also to celebrate the blessing that Alfred has been in our lives. Enoch Kwok, for the Kwok Family. 1:40PM 9/21/2016
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:14pm PT
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Oh man that stinks!
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pb
Sport climber
Sonora Ca
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:34pm PT
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homeward bound, we loved you well
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:42pm PT
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I often think of freak accidents while hiking on sketchy terrain in high places. It might not ultimately save me, but it gives me the illusion of staying on my toes when I'm really tired. We had cause to watch ourselves on this recent trip. We've all been so close.
My condolences to all who knew and loved this man.
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ClimbingOn
Trad climber
NY
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:46pm PT
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This is deeply saddening news. Alfred was incredibly kind to me and helped me through a very difficult time. He and I partnered frequently a number of years ago. Trips to Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Cochise, etc. He was always game for a full-value weekend adventure. We would load up his Subaru and head out, often arriving late and cooking noodles & other food before catching a bit of sleep.
When I broke my wrist in Cochise (not his fault in any way) and did not have a place to stay, he took me to the hospital and then let me stay at his house for multiple days while I figured out what to do. He drove me to the airport and did everything he could to help me.
Alfred's collection of classical CDs is quite something to behold. We'd pull up to the crag listening to Beethoven, surely giving other climbers pause. One night on the way back from a climbing trip I remember putting on a rock station as the classical music was putting me to sleep. I asked him what rock he could handle, and he said most other than AC/DC. Of course AC/DC was the first song I found, and was just what I needed to stay awake. He tolerated that remarkably well.
The most significant climb Alfred and I did together was the East Buttress of El Cap. This was a significant achievement in his climbing career and he was intensely happy to complete it. Walking up the talus slope to the base, his enthusiasm was tangible.
Alfred was a unique climbing partner and we shared many adventures together. I'm glad we got in as many quality climbing trips as we did. His life was rich in both academics and the outdoors and both communities have suffered a loss.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Northern California
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:52pm PT
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We have had too many losses this month. While I did not know him, I mourn the loss of one of our own.
Condolences to all, you can tell from his eyes in the photo what a wonderful man he was.
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scheumee
Mountain climber
Eternia
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Sep 21, 2016 - 02:59pm PT
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I only knew Alfred through another friend but am very sorry to hear this.
RIP Alfred.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Sep 21, 2016 - 03:30pm PT
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So sorry to hear this. Climbing's dark side .,.Al often contacted me with questions about climbs, climbing areas, logistics, advice....and I would see him at the crags or out and about....he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, students, and the climbing community.
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robert selter
Trad climber
CA
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Sep 21, 2016 - 03:34pm PT
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He will be missed.
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Sep 21, 2016 - 03:52pm PT
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R.I.P Alfred Kwok!!! Here with Tony Bird, Tunnel Crag.
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