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[Previous entry: "Fashion?"] [Main Index] [Next entry: "Bob Kamps Memorial - Stoney Point"] 03/08/2005: "RIP Bob Kamps"
 Legendary rock climber and friend dies at 73... Well, I don't know if you could call him my friend because we never really hung out, but anyone who's ever had a conversation with Bob Kamps probably calls him a friend. He was that kind of guy, generous with his knowledge and always with a smile on his face. I met Bob bouldering at Stoney Point Park near my home and climbed and talked with him many times. The funny part is that this is really the only picture I could find that I took of him. At first I was disappointed, but then I realized that this is the angle most of us saw of him. He was also the kind of person that I didn't even think of bringing my camera out when we were talking. It never occurred to me for some reason. Anyway, Bob suffered a heart attack while climbing at a local rock gym. I hear that he turned to his belayer and asked to be lowered. I guess the only more fitting way would have been for it to happen a few thousand feet up a wall in Yosemite. You can read some very elegant words in his memory HERE. Replies: 5 have commented quite an inspiring guy - thanks dar said @ 03/08/2005 11:11 PM PST aw. You know some awesome people. You're blessed, Brooks. Alli said @ 03/09/2005 12:49 AM PST
Great photo. Shannon said @ 03/09/2005 04:26 AM PST A nice tribute. My condolences. Susan B. said @ 03/09/2005 10:04 PM PST I think this is exactly the kind of shot he would have approved of as a climber, he looks focused and able. miles said @ 03/10/2005 07:38 AM PST |
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