Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
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- lizs
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
Thoughts are with you Cathy.
- somethingrandom
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
It is with a heavy heart we await news.
James has become the object of prayers of many here, whom none of us were fortunate enough to have known him.
Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with you, James, and your family.
James has become the object of prayers of many here, whom none of us were fortunate enough to have known him.
Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with you, James, and your family.
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-To Cessna: "November one, zero, four Lima Papa, wind 080 at 90 peak gusts 120, runway 35 cleared for takeoff"
To fellow controller: "Watch this sh!t"
-Whether climbing or flying, the single greatest thing to remember is that every ascent is optional, and if you feel like making another, your subsequent descent is mandatory.
- IHikeLikeAGirl
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
My deepest sympathies to you, Cathy, and your family. May he rest in peace.
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- shaunster_co
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
Condolences Cathy, Christy, and friends of James. I hope closure can finally find it's way.
- susanjoypaul
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
I cannot imagine the grief of losing a son. I have two of my own and they are everything to me! Please know that there are a lot of people sharing in your sorrow with this news, Cathy, and our hearts are breaking too. I hope we can all go out into the world a little kinder this morning, knowing that the lives we touch may be those of a mother, a sister, or a friend of a loved one whose life on this earth was all too brief. I'll keep James in my thoughts out there today.
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
Rest in peace, James...now and always.
"Live as on a mountain." -- Marcus Aurelius
- gsliva
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
Beautiful stunning place that he was found. RIP and many prayers and thoughts for you Cathy.
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
My sincere condolences to you and your family! Losing a loved one to a premature death is difficult and painful in it's own right; not knowing the circumstances would extend that pain so much more! Am so glad you finally know where James was and more about the circumstances of his death.
If I had to choose my place to die, Holy Cross Wilderness could easily be it. It is truly a "holy" place! RIP James!
If I had to choose my place to die, Holy Cross Wilderness could easily be it. It is truly a "holy" place! RIP James!
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wish this had turned out better
wish this had turned out better
- TK
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
Wow. Very sorry to hear how this ended. May he rest in peace, and may you finally reach some closure.
"If you're not sure where you are, but you haven't taken the time to stop and look at the map, you're not lost, just lazy." -Darran Wells
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
I am sorry for your loss, and thankful that you have found closure.
Best wishes that healing will follow in time.
Best wishes that healing will follow in time.
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Re: Lost Hiker on Mt Holy Cross
Wow, i was up near there this morning and was thinking a lot about him. I am sorry to hear how this turned out.
"Wilderness settles peace on the soul because it needs no help. It is beyond human contrivance." -- E.O. Wilson