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Jim Herson
climber
Emerald Hills, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 25, 2018 - 11:31am PT
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This one was gut-wrenching to write. Our tribe and the world lost two beautiful men who lit up the world for two magnificent wives and their families.
http://www.jimherson.com/climbing/tr/tim.html
I'm crushed.
-Jim
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Jun 25, 2018 - 11:52am PT
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That's a beautiful tribute, giving me a glimpse into the lives of wonderful people I did not have the good fortune to know. Maybe their spirits already figured out whatever the rest of us take longer to figure out in this life, and they were ready for the next level.
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Jun 25, 2018 - 12:08pm PT
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Thanks for the tribute. Some light shined on an unfathomable loss.
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fear
Ice climber
hartford, ct
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Jun 25, 2018 - 12:15pm PT
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Very well written... thanks Jim.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Jun 25, 2018 - 12:20pm PT
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Thank you for that glimpse into their world. Amazing men, the world is a poorer place in their absence.
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Redwood City
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Jun 25, 2018 - 12:27pm PT
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thank u for this ...
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silverplume
Trad climber
Boulder
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Jun 25, 2018 - 01:04pm PT
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Thanks, Jim.
On a rainy, somber Father's Day, June 17th, only days from Jason's and Becky's anniversary, the community here in Boulder pulled together a wonderful celebration of Jason's life held at the Chautauqua auditorium beneath the Flatirons that Jason loved so much. My estimate is that 3-400+ people showed up to remember Jason and Tim and to support Becky, JJ, and their families and friends during this incredibly sad time.
Just a reminder for everyone that if you're so inclined, please consider donating to the memorial funds for both Tim and Jason:
Jason: https://www.gofundme.com/jason-wells-memorial-fund
Tim: https://www.gofundme.com/hzrktb-klein-family
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Jun 25, 2018 - 02:32pm PT
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I will always be grateful to Jim for introducing me to Tim. Tim's enthusiasm for climbing, and climbing with me was extraordinary. After an El Cap push that he had floated up, leading every pitch, I asked him, 'Do you lift weights'? He looked me in the eye and replied earnestly,'I have to'! That was quintessentially Tim. After another El Cap push I arrived on top to find Tim excitedly explaining to Kristoffer Wickstrom, our partner for the climb, about the program that he had started at his school that took kids with zero dreams of a bright professional life into the ranks of those who not only became solid citizens with great professions, but professions that helped others. Tim and I had plans for two El Cap pushes this year, (one this week). If not for Fates Right hand we likely would have been repeating this for many years to come. I already miss his frequent motivating texts and inspiring emails so very much. As well as those from Jason, who Tim introduced me to. That Jason was planning on climbing with me in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, was such a huge honor. The world is a far poorer place for having lost these two selfless and humble men.
And, if you can, donating to their Go Fund Me sites (on the post just upthread from this one), to help Tim and Jasons families would be a wonderful thing.
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couchmaster
climber
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Jun 25, 2018 - 06:03pm PT
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Thank you for that fantastic insight in to a great dude. 2 actually, but referring to Tim Klein now. Sorry to see his type ever pass from the earth, but it's nice that we all got a good bit of him, even those of us not fortunate to have known him, while he was here.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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Jun 26, 2018 - 03:51pm PT
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Wow.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 26, 2018 - 04:53pm PT
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hey there say, jim ... very very nice... thank you for sharing...
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 26, 2018 - 05:47pm PT
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No words. The hole in everyones heart.
Exquistely painful beautiful tribute.
Susan
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nah000
climber
now/here
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Jun 26, 2018 - 06:34pm PT
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really beautifully written... breaks my heart and i didn't know them, so can't imagine how difficult this must be for those close to either...
so thank you for taking the time to do a modicum of justice to your friend's life.
and hopefully those of the taco clan with a few extra bucks take the time to donate.
no matter how it is used, even if only as an acknowledgment that there is a community of folks who are thinking about those most effected, it will have been put to good use...
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Trashman
Trad climber
SLC
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Jun 26, 2018 - 08:12pm PT
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Amazing, they sound like the best friends, fathers and husbands.
Condolences to all who loved them.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Jun 26, 2018 - 08:28pm PT
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Thanks, Jim.
I didn't know what Tim had done as co-director of the Health Careers Academy.
A guy who found a way to really "make a difference".
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Wen
Trad climber
Bend, OR
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Jun 26, 2018 - 09:03pm PT
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Thank you for sharing such an incredible person with those of us who didn’t know him. I’m sorry you had to write this so that I could meet him, but I’m grateful that you did. You’re a great writer by the way.
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Gunkie
Trad climber
Valles Marineris
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Jun 27, 2018 - 05:54am PT
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Wow. Your writing truly captures the magnitude of loss the climbing community and our larger society just experienced.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jun 28, 2018 - 05:35pm PT
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lumpy throat....
Thanks for the great write up, condolences to all.
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matty
Trad climber
under the sea
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Jun 29, 2018 - 06:45am PT
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That is a wonderful tribute Jim. Thank you for sharing. I was just getting to know Tim when the accident happened. We met through a mutual friend and instantly had a lot in common, both of us being teachers and climbers. I’m sad we never got to rope up but much sadder for the loss endured by his friends and family. I’d encourage more people to share their memories and to donate to help support the families left behind.
Matt
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