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Karen Percy
Mountain climber
Cody
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Sep 17, 2009 - 07:08pm PT
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You are free to climb all the mountains and take any photographs you want now Bobby,
and you have left behind such an incredible legacy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Model family, who have shown such an incredible amount of faith, endurance and love.
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Double D
climber
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Sep 17, 2009 - 07:11pm PT
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Sad news. My condolances to his family and friends.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Sep 17, 2009 - 08:23pm PT
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What a terrible tragedy.
I didn’t know him, but felt like I did while following the other thread. My heart goes out to his family and friends for their gallant efforts to help him after the injury.
Rick Accomazzo
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kdriese
Social climber
Laramie, WY
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Sep 17, 2009 - 08:24pm PT
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I just heard the news. What an enormous loss. My condolences to Bobby's family especially, who have worked so hard with him as he recovered from S. Africa. I'll miss you Bobby.
Ken Driese
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Dick_Lugar
Trad climber
Indiana (the other Mideast)
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Sep 17, 2009 - 09:30pm PT
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Sorry to lose someone with the spirit of adventure that Bobby had and the eye for a some beautiful photography...condolences to friends and family.
Frank K.
(Casper/Laramie/Lander/Cody/Pindedale WY Ex-pat)
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Sam R
climber
Millbrae, CA
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Sep 17, 2009 - 10:01pm PT
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So, rest in peace now, Bobby. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Sep 17, 2009 - 10:22pm PT
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This is so sad.
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
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Ezra
Social climber
WA, NC, Idaho Falls
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Sep 17, 2009 - 10:29pm PT
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I am so sorry. Peace to his wonderful family.
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IkeH20
Social climber
NY
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Sep 17, 2009 - 10:41pm PT
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Just heard the news from Amy Skinner. So sad for his family, friends, and all whom he inspired. Peace to Bobby.
August in the Tetons 2009
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Cruiser
Mountain climber
Cody
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Sep 17, 2009 - 11:12pm PT
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With deep sympathy for the Model family I write to say farewell to Bobby. When I started climbing in 1973 in the Cody area, I had no idea who would follow in the future and Bobby was the one we all looked at and followed his accomplishments and achievements throughout his adventurous life. His images of adventure and human strife throughout the world are something I will always cherish. God Bless the Model family in this tragic ending of hope and prayer. Thank you Bobby for sharing my rope.
Kirt Cozzens
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rockingrl98
climber
Laramie, wy
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Sep 18, 2009 - 10:57am PT
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There is a story on the Cody Enterprise website about Bobby at codyenterprise.com, please check it out.
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Charlotte
climber
DC, Turks and Caicos
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Sep 18, 2009 - 01:40pm PT
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I hold you close in the back of my mind, Bobby. Always.
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Janet Cozzens
climber
Cody, WY
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Sep 18, 2009 - 08:07pm PT
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Well Bobby, I have to tell you that I miss your infectious smile and good humor. As I sit and watch the sun dance in the trees, I wonder where you are, what you are doing and what you see, and I know that it must be glorious because you, my friend, have passed through the gates of Heaven and I know that you were received with open arms and I know that the restrictions that were placed upon your body here on Earth have been lifted and you are free to run and dance and climb any mountain that you want. I hope that you are climbing in a wonderful place and you are enjoying every minute of it! As we on Earth mourn for you, we know that you are in a place that you are again free to be you and this brightens our hearts through the sadness that we feel. We will miss you so much. I will always remember those short visits when you came in to pick up your mail. I am so glad I got to see you at the gallery. This, I will always treasure in my memories. I remember saying Hi to you and you saying Hi back and touching my hand. It was very special for me. Yes, you will be so missed.
To the Model family, my condolences and I know that there could be no greater sadness in your hearts. Anne, I love you and you and Faith were courageous in your own right during this long battle. Bobby could never have asked for more and you fought hard. The fight is over now and I hope with all of my heart that the two of you find some comfort and joy can return to your lives again one day soon. Peace be with you as you move through the motions during the next few weeks. I am so sorry for this tragedy that all of you were made to endure.
Janet Cozzens
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10b4me
Ice climber
the reticient boulder at the Happies
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Sep 19, 2009 - 12:08am PT
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so sorry to hear this. was hoping he was getting better
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up2top
Big Wall climber
Phoenix, AZ
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Sep 19, 2009 - 12:21am PT
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Such a sad year. My thoughts and prayers for Bobby's friends and family.
Ed
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wee man
Trad climber
truckee ca
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Sep 19, 2009 - 12:24am PT
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deep sadness, only met bobby once a few years ago in kenya he was a really cool guy who was very modest about the amazing life he had and was leading , we share a good mutual friend, deepest sympathies to the model family your son/brother was a shining star
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Mimi
climber
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Sep 19, 2009 - 12:53am PT
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Bobby's death is tragic. His and his family's fight for his survival is heroic and inspirational. Those of us on this forum who followed this horrible saga were blessed to witness his family's constant love and devotion and hope that Bobby would pull through. God had other plans for him.
God bless his family and friends in this most difficult time.
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Somerton Manor
climber
Somerset West South Africa
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Sep 22, 2009 - 01:19pm PT
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Our sincerest condolences to the Family and Friends of Bobby Model.
It was a great gift to have experienced your family and friends.
Somerton Manor Team.
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Anguish
Mountain climber
Jackson Hole Wyo.
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Sep 22, 2009 - 01:45pm PT
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Starting Sept. 26, Rich Clarkson Associates of Denver puts on a week-long workshop Photography at the Summit in Jackson Hole. Rich told me that Bobby's mother has sponsored two Wyoming students with scholarships to the workshop. Bobby had a close association with Rich and his agency. Rich is also part of the National Geographic network, having been the photo editor (proper title?) there for one period.
Bobby's spirit will live on in the students his family inspires.
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