Emergency - Kevin8020
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Re: Emergency - Kevin8020 READ
It is with a heavy heart that i must confirm that Kevin has passed away.. He died doing what he loved.
He was a great man with an incredible faith and i have no doubt he will enjoy celebrating with his savior on the amazing peaks in Heaven.
Eerily Kevin and I ironically both promised each other 2 things should one of us die whilst climbing. Buddy, i promise you i will do everything possible to fulfill this. You are loved and will never be forgotten.
He was a great man with an incredible faith and i have no doubt he will enjoy celebrating with his savior on the amazing peaks in Heaven.
Eerily Kevin and I ironically both promised each other 2 things should one of us die whilst climbing. Buddy, i promise you i will do everything possible to fulfill this. You are loved and will never be forgotten.
Luke 1:37 - For nothing is impossible with God
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Travis, please don't start second-guessing your decision. Survivor's guilt can be a horrible thing to suffer through. Find strength in family, friends, and faith. Don't remember Kevin for how he died -- remember him for how he lived.travis19877 wrote:It is with a heavy heart that i must confirm that Kevin has passed away.. He died doing what he loved.
He was a great man with an incredible faith and i have no doubt he will enjoy celebrating with his savior on the amazing peaks in Heaven.
Eerily Kevin and I ironically both promised each other 2 things should one of us die whilst climbing. Buddy, i promise you i will do everything possible to fulfill this. You are loved and will never be forgotten.
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Re: Emergency - Kevin8020 READ
sorry dude. not much else to say but that.
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This really hurts to read. Travis please let us know if we can do anything! Maybe a moment of prayer on top of every 14er summit this month. You really show how great friends really work!
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No doubt Kevin is in heaven. I'm so saddened even though I only met him once. I pray for his loved ones RIP.
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I have no words, I'm in shock. I had climbed with Kevin before and he was a wonderful young man. My sincere condolences to Kevin's family during this time. Travis stay as stong as you can. I am so sorry to hear this today. I am glad I knew Kevin.
"In our youths our hearts were touched with fire" - Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Re: Emergency - Kevin8020 READ
I second what Terry said - don't second guess your decision - it was the only choice you had and you took it. I think anyone else with a reasonable brain would have done the same thing.
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This is sad news... I had the pleasure of hiking with him on Humboldt in March. RIP Kevin.
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I am in shock.
May Kevin rest in peace.
Travis - you did the right thing in getting help - always remember that!
Grace & Peace
May Kevin rest in peace.
Travis - you did the right thing in getting help - always remember that!
Grace & Peace
"I sang out from a mountain top, out to the valley down below
Because my cup doth overflow
With the beauty of the days gone by." - Van Morrison
Because my cup doth overflow
With the beauty of the days gone by." - Van Morrison
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Re: Emergency - Kevin8020 READ
wow.
my sincerest condolences go out to all involved. absolutely shocking.
my sincerest condolences go out to all involved. absolutely shocking.
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Re: Emergency - Kevin8020 READ
The verse Kevin used for his signature on this site:
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. --Proverbs 3:5-6
Obviously, a remarkable young man in many, many ways. My prayers for comfort to his family and friends.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. --Proverbs 3:5-6
Obviously, a remarkable young man in many, many ways. My prayers for comfort to his family and friends.
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Rest in peace, Kevin. A truly sad day for all who knew him.