At this point in my life not a lot brings tears ..... this did. What a wonderful way to champion your brother. It allowed readers to catch a glimpse of his true self. As a brother he was loving and caring, as a man he must have been gregarious and as a friend a joy to be around. What a wonderful way to celebrate someone you love with your whole heart.
This is so beautiful, Anne. As an avid hiker, stories of people who disappear alone in the wild always make me feel faint. It could happen to any of us. But the love of wilderness is a calling we can't ignore.
Oh, Anne, what a tribute to your brother. Your loss is palpable, as is the pride you have for your brother’s adventurous spirit. Thank you for sharing your truly heartbreaking story.
I loved having a window into your remarkable brother and physical adventures that aren't part of my experience. Your celebration of him, and your poignant closing line, reached deep into my chest. Thank you
Love this so much!! Your description of your brother: "magnetic and true"- really hit me hard. Growing up, my Dad used to bring us (me & my 7 siblings) on long treks into the mountains. We were hoping to climb all the 14ers in Colorado, but never got to finish that quest. Your story brought those memories back this morning. Your brother sounds like a wonderful guy, and I hope you feel closer to him after spreading his ashes on that last mountain he climbed. 💔🥺 Heartbreaking but so beautiful. Thanks for writing.
At this point in my life not a lot brings tears ..... this did. What a wonderful way to champion your brother. It allowed readers to catch a glimpse of his true self. As a brother he was loving and caring, as a man he must have been gregarious and as a friend a joy to be around. What a wonderful way to celebrate someone you love with your whole heart.
Thanks so much, Pamela 🧡
You are so welcome. Such a touching tribute 💖
This is so beautiful, Anne. As an avid hiker, stories of people who disappear alone in the wild always make me feel faint. It could happen to any of us. But the love of wilderness is a calling we can't ignore.
Oh, Anne, what a tribute to your brother. Your loss is palpable, as is the pride you have for your brother’s adventurous spirit. Thank you for sharing your truly heartbreaking story.
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I loved having a window into your remarkable brother and physical adventures that aren't part of my experience. Your celebration of him, and your poignant closing line, reached deep into my chest. Thank you
Great tribute. Love: "He’d just say, “Cool place!”—but I knew he’d been somewhere spectacular and had pushed himself to the limit to get there."
Love this so much!! Your description of your brother: "magnetic and true"- really hit me hard. Growing up, my Dad used to bring us (me & my 7 siblings) on long treks into the mountains. We were hoping to climb all the 14ers in Colorado, but never got to finish that quest. Your story brought those memories back this morning. Your brother sounds like a wonderful guy, and I hope you feel closer to him after spreading his ashes on that last mountain he climbed. 💔🥺 Heartbreaking but so beautiful. Thanks for writing.
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Beautiful and haunting all at once. I am sorry you lost him, your True North 🩷