KC/Challenger Accident

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lakecityrat
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Re: KC/Challenger Missing Person

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So sad. My deepest condolences to your family. My friend Terry Matthews, who tragically passed last week, introduced me to this poem. I hope it helps in its own little way:

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

God bless.
"Life's been good to me so far" - JW
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I am so sorry to hear about this. My condolences to you and the family. :(
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RIP
Brian in the Wild
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"Nature never did betray the heart that loved her." - Wordsworth
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Condolences to family and friends. RIP.
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Condolences to Mike's family. RIP
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For some reason, after looking at that picture of Mike on Humboldt, I feel like I have met and hiked with him before. He looks so familiar. Sorry to the family for your loss, sounds like he spent a lot of time in the mountains.
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RIP
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So sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to the family.
Every man Dies, but not every man truly lives.
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Condolences and RIP Mike.

The time I spent chatting with you on Tabeguache, I could tell you were sincere and passionate about hiking.

You will be missed by many.
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I'm sorry for your loss.
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I am so sorry to hear this. I wish you and your family the best in this hard time.
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I am truly sorry for your loss.
"In heaven, all the interesting people are missing."
-Nietzsche
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