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Tom_Sjolseth Born Yesterday
Joined: 30 May 2007 Posts: 2652 | TRs | Pics Location: Right here. |
Thanks for recounting that Dave, and I'm sorry you had to be there to witness it.
This has been hard on the entire NW climbing community. I couldn't do anything yesterday after learning of Franklin's accident. Losing anyone is hard, but I think what makes it especially hard in this case is how good of a person Franklin was. He was never mean to anyone, and didn't have a mean bone in his body. I always looked forward to getting out with Franklin, and even if I wasn't in the best of moods, that changed quickly after hanging with him for a few seconds. His love for life and passion for being in the mountains was contagious. I never got the chance to tell him that I admired him.. for being so talented, selfless, kind, and generous - Franklin was the whole package.
Franklin's smile and warm demeanor will be greatly missed. The world lost a great human being in Franklin Bradshaw.
Thanks to EMR, and my condolences to Franklin's family - both blood and his many family members in our small community.
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Redwic Unlisted Free Agent
Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 3292 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to the Prom(inence) |
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 1:01 pm
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60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
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Andy D. Member
Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 209 | TRs | Pics Location: Bow, WA |
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 1:15 pm
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I'm very sorry to hear this news. I think Tom's words really sum up Franklin well, he was such a great guy. I always enjoyed climbing with him and wish I would have had more chances to do so. I have never climbed with such a strong, determined climber. My favorite memory with him was bouncing along the Chilliwack Lake Rd on the way up to climb the Moxes. He was going way too fast and we were flying along in his VW van getting air off the bumps! Eventually we hit a rock and his van was spewing oil. I always loved how nothing seem to bother him, he always had a positive attitude. I know he was very well known and liked throughout the local climbing community, he will be missed by many. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace Franklin.
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Gwen LO Girl-of-the-Month
Joined: 14 Feb 2010 Posts: 1673 | TRs | Pics
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 1:46 pm
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This tragedy has hit my pocket of our community particularly hard. Dave, I can't even imagine... Well, I'll just leave it there. Thank you for sharing your part of the story (how very surreal it must seem now) for those of us who would seek to know. If there is anything you need, anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask.
Following is what I shared with my personal community on FB last night. Please take it to heart.
It could have been any of us. Yes, the likelihood of me standing atop a corniced peak in the middle of winter is much smaller than others, but still, it could have been any of us. Does it mean we should not climb our beloved peaks? Absolutely not! But it does mean we should never hold back in sharing our lives. If you love someone, let them know. Tell people what they mean to you, how important it is that they are in your life. And open your own heart up to let others in. Never let wounds of the past keep you from moving forward. Life is so very temporary and too TOO beautiful not to be shared. You never know when you won't be here tomorrow. RIP FB; we'll look after PiB. (It is a clear night tonight. Certainly your spirit must now be amongst those shining stars.)
Gwen Tollefson
Tomorrow's not promised to anyone, so be bold, scare yourself, attempt something with no guarantee of success. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve. -Olive McGloin
Tomorrow's not promised to anyone, so be bold, scare yourself, attempt something with no guarantee of success. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve. -Olive McGloin
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trestle Member
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 2093 | TRs | Pics Location: the Oly Pen |
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:03 pm
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Thoughts and prayers out to all who lost their friend, may he RIP.
"Life favors the prepared." - Edna Mode
"Life favors the prepared." - Edna Mode
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wildernessed viewbagger
Joined: 31 Oct 2004 Posts: 9275 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee |
What sad news, I enjoyed his lively adventures as only he could articulate them in his trip reports.
Living in the Anthropocene
Living in the Anthropocene
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Eric Peak Geek
Joined: 21 Oct 2002 Posts: 2062 | TRs | Pics Location: In Travel Status |
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:30 pm
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I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. My condolences to his many friends and family. He will be greatly missed.
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Yana Hater
Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 4212 | TRs | Pics Location: Out Hating |
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:48 pm
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Thank you, Dave. I can't even begin to fathom what it must have been like. I am very glad you made it down safely.
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
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trumpetsailor Member
Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 22 | TRs | Pics
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Thank you, Dave. There's a whole community here, if you need a hand.
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raising3hikers Member
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 2343 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, Wa |
dave, i hope you are doing ok. i can't imagine the hike back down the mountain by yourself after what just happened. i haven't been able to think of much else since i heard the bad news. thanks for sharing
franklin inspired me and he'll continue to do so.
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Franklin's Sister Member
Joined: 21 Jan 2014 Posts: 7 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
Dave,
Thanks for posting this and being available to Franklin's family.
To Dave & all,
Thanks for all your condolences as we are with Franklin's death. Franklin and I were close and I'm sure I've heard many of your names when he was sharing information about trips with me. You are such a wonderful and vibrant community. I may have met some of you in the past and at the peak baggers event last fall.
I want to express my gratitude to each of you and let you know that we are planning a memorial service in a couple of weeks -- right now we're trying for February 8th. I will post more information here as we know more.
I'm looking into setting up a snapfish account so people can upload photos. I would so much love to be able to collect so many of the beautiful photos -- there was one shown at the awards with him climbing in snow that reminded me of a cat. Help with the tech side would be so very much appreciated.
And, let me know if you're interested in helping with the memorial service. I now know that this is so much bigger than the family. Being an King County Emergency Medical services employee, I feel I have a small glimpse into the world of those who searched for him -- thank you so much.
I know word has gotten out about a small Buddhist ceremony this evening -- a ceremony typically conducted three days after someone has died. This is a small ceremony to help send Franklin on to wherever he is going. I ask that you respect the family's wish for this to be a small event and invitation only. The Buddhist center is small with a maximum capacity of 49.
I promise to include and invite everyone who wants to participate in the larger memorial. It is actually wonderful to know that he touched so many lives.
Cynthia Bradshaw
ski_always@hotmail.com
Garudacyn@gmail.com
My thanks to your entire community.
My thanks to your entire community.
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KarlK Member
Joined: 18 Jun 2009 Posts: 584 | TRs | Pics
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:16 pm
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Dave - words can't express how sorry I am to hear of this.
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joker seeker
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 7953 | TRs | Pics Location: state of confusion |
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:33 pm
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Yana wrote: | Thank you, Dave. I can't even begin to fathom what it must have been like. I am very glad you made it down safely. |
These were my exact thoughts as I read what you wrote, Dave.
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Toast Member
Joined: 22 Jun 2010 Posts: 3 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:50 pm
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Thanks Dave. This is so sad. Franklin was an awesome being, friendly, and always helpful.
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EastKing Surfing and Hiking
Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2082 | TRs | Pics Location: 77 miles from Seattle! |
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Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:44 pm
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RIP Franklin. You will surely be missed. Dave my heart goes out to you to witness what happened. I am glad you were there to tell the story of Franklin's final hours. I never hiked with him but my heart goes out for him.
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Saw the depths of despair. Now I am salvaging what time I have left on Earth.
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