dedicated D. Coombs flower/memorial thread

**rideit** · 04-03-2006, 08:09 PM

So, I am offering to head up a flower/gift collection for mags to show respects. If anyone has any more creative ideas of what we could do for Emily and the family, please post them here. I have asked if Splat could make some kid's skis, but that may be extravagant. Let's discuss, I can start a fund, paypal wendellstam@yahoo.com and we can figure out what we want to present. A memorial of some kind here in the Tetons is a must, but we can think smaller/ more personal. Ideas?

**Jim S** · 04-03-2006, 08:55 PM

Maybe his family needs some assistance and we could donate to them directly?

**TJ.Brk** · 04-03-2006, 08:57 PM

Hey webguy any chance of making this a sticky.

**gonzo** · 04-03-2006, 09:04 PM

i'm in for some $. i definitely vote for donating directly to the family - funerals are f-ing expensive and his wife and kid will need $, not an ice axe on top of a mountain somewhere.

**XtrPickels** · 04-03-2006, 09:15 PM

truth- I'll through in some money. Hopefully it'll help ease someof the burden

**rideit** · 04-03-2006, 10:14 PM

Maybe the Bro thing is not appropriate, upon further reflection. I imagine the family will be skiing K2 for life! Other ideas, folks? Something...special....

**rideit** · 04-03-2006, 10:23 PM

Thanks, WW, for stepping in with your contribution. Others, please feel free to PM me if you have any questions. My wife is a CPA in Jackson (she does Exum's taxes) so we will set up a traking sheet for contributions that I can share. Let's see what we can do. Thanks, everyone.

Z · 04-03-2006, 10:24 PM

I would pay a nice sum of $$$ to get that poster...."Upon this rock I build my church".....Anyway we can get that back to production or something and just charge extra for the fund?

**rideit** · 04-03-2006, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Jim S

Maybe his family needs some assistance and we could donate to them directly?

That is a very good idea as well, I will try to get a direct PP for emily if I can. I imagine that it is chaos over there. I am thinking more of an expression from the whole TGR community, something memorable. But you have a valid point, for certain.

**gonzo** · 04-04-2006, 08:20 AM

sad bump.

**H-man** · 04-04-2006, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Z

I would pay a nice sum of $$$ to get that poster...."Upon this rock I build my church".....Anyway we can get that back to production or something and just charge extra for the fund?

Me to. This is a great idea for a fundraiser. Anyone have a contact at K2 that could help make this happen, maybe a special memorial copy?

**Free Range Lobster** · 04-04-2006, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by H-man

Me to. This is a great idea for a fundraiser. Anyone have a contact at K2 that could help make this happen, maybe a special memorial copy?

Someone get the e-mail of the K2 pr people and we can start a form letter?

The maggots will speak.

**jimmy page** · 04-04-2006, 08:43 AM

I like the poster idea as well.

Maybe it could have something along the lines of: Doug Coombs 19__ to 2006.....added to the bottom.

**Tectonically_Neglected** · 04-04-2006, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by H-man

Me to. This is a great idea for a fundraiser. Anyone have a contact at K2 that could help make this happen, maybe a special memorial copy?

Thirded

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bc · 04-04-2006, 08:50 AM

Fourthed.

I would definitely chip in some $$, and a memorial poster is a great idea.

**mojorisin** · 04-04-2006, 08:52 AM

I want one as well

**cold_smoke** · 04-04-2006, 08:59 AM

I think we should start up a TGR memorial fund to benefit his son. The poster idea would be a cool way to get funds together.

**H-man** · 04-04-2006, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by likwid

Someone get the e-mail of the K2 pr people and we can start a form letter?

The maggots will speak.

I just sent a general e-mail to K2 through their web page with a link to this thread and a real general pitch for the idea. Someone with the right contact may be able to get this great idea to work.

**H-man** · 04-04-2006, 09:08 AM

Hey man, sorry, I'm not trying to muscle in on your idea or efforts. No offense intended.

You too Z. I really lost track that this is your great idea.

**Tippster** · 04-04-2006, 09:13 AM

I have the perfect spot in both my garage and my heart for such a poster.

**sar13** · 04-04-2006, 09:44 AM

Poster is a great idea. It will help raise money for David. I'm sure something along those lines will happen locally too.

**Free Range Lobster** · 04-04-2006, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Tippster

I have the perfect spot in both my garage and my heart for such a poster.

Garage?!
Its getting framed.

**Danno** · 04-04-2006, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Z

I would pay a nice sum of $$$ to get that poster...."Upon this rock I build my church".....Anyway we can get that back to production or something and just charge extra for the fund?

I would totally buy that poster.

**upallnight** · 04-04-2006, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by H-man

I just sent a general e-mail to K2 through their web page with a link to this thread and a real general pitch for the idea. Someone with the right contact may be able to get this great idea to work.

i should be able to get this to tim petrick @ k2.

**Conundrum** · 04-04-2006, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Z

I would pay a nice sum of $$$ to get that poster...."Upon this rock I build my church".....Anyway we can get that back to production or something and just charge extra for the fund?

Good call Z. I'm in.