Discussion Topic |
|
This thread has been locked |
Messages 1 - 19 of total 19 in this topic |
duffer
Trad climber
Sonora, CA
|
|
Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 15, 2017 - 06:51pm PT
|
My brother Jerry lost his battle with cancer last month. He was instrumental in introducing me to the Sierra with week-long trips as teens into the Emigrant and Ansel Adams Wilderness Areas. By '70 and '71 we began rock climbing at Pinnacles and Yosemite, long ago days still bright in memory. After a few years his focus moved to career and family but he still got out occasionally with me to rekindle the spark in his eyes as he pulled off routes that he would have only dreamed about in the beginning. His kind and generous nature is sorely missed by friends and family. R.I.P.[photoid=507095]
|
|
mtnyoung
Trad climber
Twain Harte, California
|
|
Aug 15, 2017 - 06:58pm PT
|
Nice post Dave. I'm sorry he's gone.
|
|
Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
|
|
Aug 15, 2017 - 07:04pm PT
|
The days...
...like leaves
|
|
Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
|
|
Aug 15, 2017 - 07:15pm PT
|
Very sorry for your loss Dave. That's a great pic at Pinnacles!
Rest well.
|
|
clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
|
|
Aug 15, 2017 - 07:15pm PT
|
Sorry for your loss Dave.
Jon
|
|
zBrown
Ice climber
|
|
Aug 15, 2017 - 07:53pm PT
|
My sister and two brothers have died. Leaves a big hole in your heart. Cherish your fond memories!
|
|
BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
|
|
Aug 15, 2017 - 09:08pm PT
|
Sounds like an awesome Brother! And Person!
Sorry for your loss dude. I hope you get out for another climb or two.
Zbro, sorry for your losses too, man.
|
|
Nick Danger
Ice climber
Arvada, CO
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 05:52am PT
|
What great memories to cherish of your youthful adventures with a wonderful brother. I am truly sorry for your loss and to the loss suffered by his family. RIP wonderful brother.
|
|
Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 06:51am PT
|
Hey, sorry to hear about your brother, Duffer. I love the pick of tying the swami. Condolences.
BAd
|
|
phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 08:39am PT
|
May your wonderful memories help you smile through the tears.
|
|
Bushman
climber
The state of quantum flux
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 09:36am PT
|
Brothers climbing together are a bond that transcends years and hardships. May he always be on rope in your heart and in your memory, my condolences to you and yours.
-tim
|
|
Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 09:54am PT
|
Sorry for your and the rest of the families loss Dave, may he RIP. I never met him during my SonoraMountaineering days but I remember you and your cool stories you'd sometimes tell me of your adventures. Take care.
|
|
guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 09:58am PT
|
Sorry for your loss...
Cancer sucks.
|
|
Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 11:01am PT
|
Sorry to hear about your brother.
Looks like you had some good times together over the years.
|
|
duffer
Trad climber
Sonora, CA
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Aug 16, 2017 - 11:41am PT
|
Thanks Clint and everyone for the kind remarks. And thanks for getting the second photo to show.
Cragar, I don't know who you are and am curious. If you like you can email me. dharden@sonnet.com
|
|
MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 11:56am PT
|
The days...
...like leaves
Sometimes the bright leaves of Autumn, remembered.
|
|
Vlad Pricker
Mountain climber
The cliffs of insanitty
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 02:51pm PT
|
Condolences Dave. I lost my brother Mac to cancer five years ago, he too was a 1951 baby. He introduced me to climbing on Mt Diablo and we climbed together in the Valley.
Cragar, Sonora Mountaineering, what years? I went to Columbia College (then CJC) off and on from 1974-1977.
|
|
L
climber
Just Livin' the Dream...
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 04:40pm PT
|
If your brother introduced you to the Sierras, Dave, he was as good as it gets as far as brothers go.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
|
|
LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
|
|
Aug 16, 2017 - 05:15pm PT
|
very sorry to hear of your loss. A good brother is the best friend..always in your heart.
|
|
Messages 1 - 19 of total 19 in this topic |
|
SuperTopo on the Web
|