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TB
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 6, 2009 - 02:51am PT
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THANKS GUYS
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Tyrus, your Dad was a special man. He wasn't perfect, no human is, but Dude, He Loved You Big Time !!!
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monolith
climber
Berkeley, CA
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Please know that there are many who are deeply saddened by your loss and wish the best for you.
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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He has you to carry out his legacy of true character: as a man, mentor, and father.
I feel for you brother.
be well
Mucci
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Tyrus,
I just spent time with your dad in Colorado. I arranged the shows he did out there. As we drove from Denver to Durango he spoke of you constantly. I feel like I know you despite never meeting you. As a father of five kids I know the love he feels for you. He is watching you and he is proud.
With all my love and kind thoughts,
Simon
Edit... (I am bawlin' now..) Your dad sent me this on July 4. No reason other than to share with me how proud he was to be your father.
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Mick Ryan
Trad climber
Kendal, English Lake District
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Much love from here in England Tyrus.
Mick Ryan
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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Our hearts are with you, Tyrus!
Your dad was an awesome man!
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Curt
Boulder climber
Gilbert, AZ
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Tyrus,
I have known your father since 1982 or so. We weren't really close friends as we each had our own circles of climbing partners that we palled around with. Still, we ran into each other many times over the years and I had the greatest respect for him. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Curt
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Tyrus, can't sleep tonight, up thinking about you, your Dad and family. Check yer email bro! Hope you can get some rest! Your Dad is a great man like you said and is missed.
Ron
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TB
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 6, 2009 - 03:11am PT
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i can't sleep either
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Tyrus, all of us wish we could be with you in Mammoth tonight. We'll do our best here.
Ten years ago, your dad came to Vancouver in February to do a show, his first for some time. I spent a few days with him, showing him around and keeping him company. He and Werner and I played chess quite a lot in Camp 4 in the mid 1970s, though we eventually lost contact. So it was good to renew that. Anyway, you were very young then, and were sick. Your father called home several times a day to check on how you were doing, and say hello. And talked about you a lot.
Over the last few years, your father and I sometimes exchanged notes, and saw each other at the trade show and things. (I met you at the Yosemite FaceLift in 2007.) He always talked about you and what you were doing.
When your dad was hurt a few years ago, I sent a note saying that it was my big chance to be his ropegun - he thought that was pretty good.
If there's anything at all we can do, just ask.
Anders
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Tyrus, just emailed you. Meant from the heart. Tell your family I'm ready in an instant to take on all the details that one is not able to deal with when you lose the one you love. Serious....been there. Lynne
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NikDF
Trad climber
Bay area, CA
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I am so sorry for your loss. I never met your dad, but his climbs, character, and spirit permeated the climbing community and will continue to do so for generations. Know that if you need anything, the climbing community will be here for you.
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
San Diego
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Tyrus,
Your dad will always be with you and you with him. We are connected to loved ones through time and space. He is respected and loved by all of us here. And yes, he is a great man.
My prayers and sympathy to you and your family. Be with and talk to your family and friends. No matter what, make your dad proud.
Glenn
(aka Klimmer)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Hey TB, tough night of the soul tonight. Were you born in Mammoth? I lived there for a while in 93-95 era. I cooked your dad's breakfast at O'Kelley and Dunn, that used to be next to Von's.It was when I lived in Mammoth when my older brother killed himself and then a month later my dad died of major grief related heart failure. Needless to say, no matter how beautiful Mammoth was, I had to get the hell out of there. There were other reasons, of course, but I had to bail. I ended up in Seattle after going to Alaska and now I'm better. If you ever need some connections in Seattle, there is an already pre-established network of co-conspirators just waiting for something cool to do.
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holiday wally
Social climber
chamonix mammoth lakes
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Yo TB.
beyond words. JB.
can't even write anything.
you are in my thoughts.
nathan wallace
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TB
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 6, 2009 - 03:36am PT
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I appreciate all of the kind words and offers to help me.
If I need help I know who to call.
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Stephanie Bussell
Sport climber
Bishop Ca
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Tyrus, I'm so sorry for your loss, Just know you are not alone. Your DAD will be missed by many and LIVE on in the memories of everyone that was close to him. Stay Strong yet ask for help when you need it. Love, Stephanie
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Arid-zona
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Tyrus buddy I'm so sorry. Good luck with everything. You have a big community behind you and grieving with you.
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ontheedgeandscaredtodeath
Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
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TB-
I'm just posting because I just flipped on the computer after getting home from the weekend and learned about what happened. I also saw that you are up and posting.
I never met your dad, but had occasional exchanges with him here. In fact, the first time I ever posted was because your dad asked a question about a climbing area in South America that I had happened to have visited. I was so excited to have an exchange with such an amazing icon of rock climbing!!!
I lost my father at a relatively young age. I know how hard it is and wish you the best.
Tim
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