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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Sep 22, 2016 - 11:51am PT
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I was hoping for a better outcome to this when I first heard the news he was missing. Just terribly sad. Over the years we'd run into Al at different crags. He always had a smile, was so friendly and so enthused about climbing.
Condolences to Al's family and friends, he will be missed.
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tpeckdmin
Boulder climber
Glendora, CA
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Sep 22, 2016 - 12:37pm PT
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Hi everyone: I am Alfred's pastor and fellow climbing enthusiast. The family is planning a memorial service on Saturday October 8 in Claremont CA. I know the family would love to have as many of you there as possible. More details to follow.
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Radish
Trad climber
SeKi, California
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Sep 22, 2016 - 12:47pm PT
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Sad outcome indeed ! Condolences to all Family and Friends....
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Sep 22, 2016 - 12:49pm PT
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I didn't know Al, but wish to extend my condolences to his family, friends as well as to his colleagues and students where he taught. He was obviously much loved in every community he touched.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Sep 22, 2016 - 12:52pm PT
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of
Dr. Kwok.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Sep 22, 2016 - 01:26pm PT
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I knew Al in passing, and had his contact info for possible future plans. But the time when I got to know him better was shortly after the sad event of Woody's death. I knew Al was hurting from that and I didn't know what his situation was in terms of company, people to talk to, etc. So I invited him and Tony Yeary, who knew him far better than I, over for dinner. We sat and talked for long time. He impressed me as a kind and thoughtful person.
Heartfelt condolences to friends and family.
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tpeckdmin
Boulder climber
Glendora, CA
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Sep 22, 2016 - 08:10pm PT
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Hi friends: Alfred's pastor here again. A memorial service has been planed for Alfred on Saturday, October 8 at 3 PM. The service will be held at Little Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College in Claremont. The address is 150 E 4th St, Claremont, CA 91711. Alfred's family would like to invite any of his climbing friends to attend.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Sep 22, 2016 - 08:58pm PT
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Man, this is so damn sad. Rest in peace, brother.
What the hell is going on in the Sierras this year? Watch yourselves, folks.
BAd
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Sep 23, 2016 - 04:14am PT
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I hear that the climbing is better on the other side, bro.
Belay on!
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Sep 23, 2016 - 09:16am PT
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This is awful news...I met Al this spring, and we climbed together for a day at Margaritaville. He struck me as well as a kind, thoughtful person who kept adventure as a central part of his life.
He contacted me about 2 weeks ago, looking for a partner to climb Fingertrip. I was unable to make it...now I find that as a great regret.
The people around us that seem such a constant fixture in our lives are ephemeral as spring flowers.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Sep 23, 2016 - 08:29pm PT
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Welcome back, TGT. Undoubtedly, you feel this loss more than most anyone could.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Sep 23, 2016 - 08:37pm PT
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Holy sh#t, this is THAT Al?
Aw, man...I didn't realize that. I loved Woody like an Uncle, and when I heard about that accident I wondered about the 'Al', and how hard that must have been on him. And Wendell.
F*#k! I had never met Alfred, but if he was a good friend to so many here, and guys like Wendell and Woody, it really just sucks a whole lot more.
Wendell, stick around. Sorry for everyone's losses. Really depressing...
I can't think of anything optimistic to say.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 25, 2016 - 02:24pm PT
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Thank you TGT. I am greatful I dragged him out to the Access fund event at Tahquitz last June. Good to meet you there too.
It has been one week today. Seems like much longer. Facebook is a continuous stream of love and memories.
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jgill
Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
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Sep 26, 2016 - 12:12pm PT
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Such sad news.
There is a 49 year-old experienced ex-marine solo climber missing in the Maroon Bells area. He was to climb Pyramid, then the Bells . . . crumbling masses that they are.
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Send
Trad climber
Central Sierra
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Sep 26, 2016 - 12:34pm PT
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Sad News, RIP Alfred.
I was fortunate enough to climb with Al as well on many occasions. Jtree, Tahquitz, Needles.
I always remeber Alfred eating like 3-4 bagels during one climbing day. I did one of my favorite climbs with him, Igor Unchained, and he even let me lead all the pitches.
Great guy, will be missed.
Chad N.
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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Sep 27, 2016 - 05:12am PT
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Sep 27, 2016 - 07:25am PT
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The wife tells me I met Al Kwok.
The paper says they found him high on the southwest side of Deerhorn. So he climbed one of those third class buttresses on the northeast and then fell from the top, something unexpected went wrong.
RIP
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sowr
Trad climber
CA
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Sep 27, 2016 - 10:54am PT
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I agree - the crossing between lower horn to west and the main summit or the other direction, depending upon which route he climbed. So either on the way up or the way down. One could look for an entry in the Summit Register.
Something tells me I'll be climbing this one next year.
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Send
Trad climber
Central Sierra
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Sep 29, 2016 - 02:07pm PT
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