Submitted by Sandi & Charles Brown on June 24, 2010 - 10:17pm.
Dear Lexi and Linnaea,
We recently returned from a trip to Breckenridge with Ian, Deb and the children. We were spending quality time together and enjoying each others company. The daily "big excitement" through the week of our vacation was watching Dave's progress in the race. Every time we entered the apartment the family ran to the computer to check on how Dave was doing. I think we tuned in about every hour. There were discussions about how steep the terrain was and if it were possible for him to reach his goal for that day. We checked weather forecasts and maps. Each night we wouldn't go to bed until we heard his call. We all were passionately engaged in his daily adventures.
Hearing the news of the accident today was devastating. It is so hard to accept that such a vibrant, determined, sweet and talented human being is gone.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that you are loved by so many people and we hope that this love will give you strength through this very difficult time.
Dave Blumenthal
Dear Lexi and Linnaea,
We recently returned from a trip to Breckenridge with Ian, Deb and the children. We were spending quality time together and enjoying each others company. The daily "big excitement" through the week of our vacation was watching Dave's progress in the race. Every time we entered the apartment the family ran to the computer to check on how Dave was doing. I think we tuned in about every hour. There were discussions about how steep the terrain was and if it were possible for him to reach his goal for that day. We checked weather forecasts and maps. Each night we wouldn't go to bed until we heard his call. We all were passionately engaged in his daily adventures.
Hearing the news of the accident today was devastating. It is so hard to accept that such a vibrant, determined, sweet and talented human being is gone.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that you are loved by so many people and we hope that this love will give you strength through this very difficult time.
Sandi & Charles Brown