Monday, July 15, 2013

Paul

My brother and friend Paul passed away in a car accident two weeks ago.  My family and I are heartbroken. I miss him terribly.  Paul was an amazing individual with such a unique personality.  I loved spending time with him, whether just chilling on the couch, climbing mountains, or working.  He made me so happy.  I love you Paul. I know I will see you again.

Paul, Scott and I went on a backpacking trip two weeks before his passing.  The trip will always be one of my greatest memories.  I think it is also a fitting tribute to Paul.  The pictures capture who he is in many ways.  We went up to Upper Slate Lake in the Gore Range.  It was a long, hard hike crammed into a one night trip.  Paul was at his best.  While Scott and I struggled (especially me) Paul cruised and joked through the hike.  He was anxious to climb the morning after.  Paul led the way in making it a fun, memorable trip as well.  We swam in the freezing alpine lake, shoe-skied snowfields, and jumped cliffs.  We joked and simply enjoyed being with each other in beautiful, simple nature.

My favorite picture of Paul








The day after Paul's funeral the whole family went up to the mountains to honor and remember Paul. It was a tender, memorable, and fitting tribute to Paul. Mayflower Gulch.

3 comments:

Becky said...

I'm sorry for your loss. But what a wonderful blessing you guys got to spend that time with him.

Mjarrett85 said...

Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about the loss of your brother. My Dad died in a car accident at the end of May and it has been the hardest trial of my life so far. You and your family are in our prayers.

Marge said...

What a beautiful blessing it is to know that through Him we will see our loved ones again someday. I am so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ.