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jmlangford
Aug 15, 2002, 8:36 PM
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I recently heard this story from Doug Widdis(polarwid). I appreciate him allowing me to tell his story.
*I was told the link was screwed up so I logged on to fix it and in the process deleted the original message. Sorry.
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toobigtoclimb
Aug 15, 2002, 8:48 PM
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Good work Jody
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tim
Aug 15, 2002, 8:53 PM
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umm, like, did you try asking him?
great stuff, but I hope you will pull it down if he decides that it's too personal.
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jmlangford
Aug 15, 2002, 9:08 PM
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I asked Doug if he minded before the article was approved and he said go ahead. I just know him to be rather humble and my initial post on this thread reflected the thought in my mind that the publicity might still make him uncomfortable. Good enough, jabbeaux?
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polarwid
Aug 15, 2002, 9:20 PM
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I do not mind, but the focus of the story should be my DAD, not my minor sacrifice compared to his. Thanks Jody, as I said, I want to honor him, not myself.
Tim, take it easy, Jody is a friend of mine, and he asked if it was OK, and I said yes...
[ This Message was edited by: polarwid on 2002-08-15 15:00 ]
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climbsomething
Aug 15, 2002, 9:21 PM
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Nice, Jody! We all have the mountains in our hearts, but for some of us, it is even more personal.
Thank you Jody and Doug for sharing
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coach
Aug 15, 2002, 9:39 PM
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Jody,
Excellent article that touches the heart.
Doug,
The real heros never do look for recognition for themselves. You belong in that category.
Climb On
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tim
Aug 15, 2002, 10:18 PM
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good deal. Doug, you're amazing.
Jody, don't read too much into my comment -- I just wondered why you wouldn't have asked him beforehand, which your initial post implied. No problems on this end.
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climbjs
Aug 15, 2002, 10:43 PM
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What a tribute! Bravo!
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marcel
Aug 15, 2002, 10:43 PM
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A very heart warming read. Well done!
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jmlangford
Aug 15, 2002, 10:55 PM
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Sorry Tim, my initial post wasn't too clear!
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jmlangford
Aug 16, 2002, 4:18 AM
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I have added pictures to the article that are worthwile viewing.
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krustyklimber
Aug 16, 2002, 4:54 AM
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Thanks to both of you guys!
Jeff
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bobtheboulderer
Aug 16, 2002, 4:37 PM
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Just came across this article today...this story is well worth reading!
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deafclimber
Aug 16, 2002, 4:57 PM
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what a awesome tribute ! it made me thinking of my dad.
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jgill
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Outstanding! This story reveals a wonderful spiritual dimension of climbing. My hat is off to both Doug and his father - thank you for sharing this tale.
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climbingcowboy
Aug 19, 2002, 3:28 AM
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I'm sure that story will touch every climbers heart. It certianly touched mine. Thanks to both of you for sharing this story and writing it so well, and to your dad for doing what he did for our country.
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climbinganne
Aug 19, 2002, 3:59 AM
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that was great, thx for sharing!
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climbsomething
Aug 19, 2002, 5:04 AM
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I read it again... the new pics really add nicely to the narration.
I think that eagle kept you safe during your trek...
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wow, that story was really touching and amasing...thanks for sharing it jody and doug!
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polarwid
Aug 20, 2002, 4:03 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts and comments. If it had not been that day (8th of August) I would have turned around when I saw I was in the wrong place. I know I was ill prepared for the conditions, Alaska can throw some weird weather at you any time of the year. Next time, I will carry a bit more on the survival and clothing side, and maybe an ice axe and crampons for the vertical shrubbery!
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As a Vietnam Vet, I salute you ... as a son, my hand goes out to you, as a dad, I can only hope that I am as close to my children as you are to your dad.
Alan
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bigwalling
Aug 22, 2002, 3:54 AM
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Great Story!
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pianomahnn
Aug 27, 2002, 1:30 AM
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Very well done. On both of your parts.
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Sep 19, 2002, 4:25 PM
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Just finally read this. Sad and uplifting at the same time.
Excellent story, I commend you.
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coldclimb
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An awesome way to remember your dad, I hope I get a chance to get up there next summer and pay my respects to him.
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polarwind, I would like to say thanks for your sacrifice in serving our country and the courage you had at the Kobar Towers. And thanks to your father for giving the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our right to enjoy our freedoms. I am proud of you both. John
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rockbabe
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Doug, this story warmed my heart...my eyes teared up while reading it.
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I thought this was a great story! To honor those that answered the call is the least we can do. It is men like Polarwid's father that enable us to live the life of freedom that we enjoy. Serving your country is a thankless job sometimes, but it is for the greater good and any veteran that has served with honor is welcome at my fire, anytime, anywhere. It is a brotherhood that is alien to those who were not in the service or kin to someone who served. Cheers.
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jmlangford
Dec 12, 2003, 10:00 PM
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I was recently e-mailed a link to this thread and told that Doug had mentioned me in it. I respect the heck out of Doug and is someone I hope like heck to climb with soon. Want to do Shasta in May Doug? Anyway, jmlangford has been in mothballs for over a year now and it took someone like Doug to force me out of the mothballs. I wanted to resurrect this thread because this is one story and one person that deserves recognition.
http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=566008#566008
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bobtheboulderer
Dec 13, 2003, 6:15 AM
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Thank you for bringing this thread back up Jody. Doug definitely deserves our respect and admiration.
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bobtheboulderer
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Just wanted to bump this back up to the top. A very worthwhile read.
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thrasher
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Thanks for the reminder Bob, it is truly an inspiring story.
*The html got screwed up somewhere along the line because the text doesn't wrap around the pictures nicely like it used to.
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dredsovrn
Apr 17, 2004, 12:56 AM
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A compelling story. Two great Americans.
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