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03-22-2007, 12:55 PM #1
Thomas Seth Ritzman - in memory of.
A dear friend of ours, Tom Ritzman, passed away on Monday, March 19th, in Tacoma Washington. He was 32 years old.
Tom grew up with us in West Weber, Utah, just west of Ogden. He lived next door to LeRoy.
Tom always made us laugh, which is very important in our group of friends.
I only wish I had more photos of Tom. You never can have too many memories of your friends.
These pictures below are from my first trip to Moab. After this trip, I went out and bought a Jeep, and began some annual trips down there. This was the beginning of my outdoor experience. Thank you very much, Tom.
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03-22-2007 12:55 PM # ADS
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03-22-2007, 12:59 PM #2
Re: Thomas Seth Ritzman - in memory of.
Originally Posted by Sombeech
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03-22-2007, 01:26 PM #3
Man, it sure hurts to know Tom is gone. He always had a special place in my heart and the tears start to come up as I write this. So many good memories of him. That Moab trip in particular. I was just down there with my son and we camped at that exact site we were at then. It brought back so many fun memories. Justin, I am so glad you dug up those pictures and posted them. And thanks for always having a camera with you. If it weren't for you we would hardly have anything to show for all the fun trips we go on. This makes me realize how important a camera is. So many times we hear on the forum about wishing we had our camera with us for this or that. As our memories fail, photos keep it real.
I wish my lawn was EMO so it would cut itself.
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03-22-2007, 01:27 PM #4
sorry to hear that brah...at least you have good memories of him
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03-22-2007, 01:46 PM #5
That camping spot started it all. It is the one right across from the Slickrock Trail Head. It wasn't that popular when we started going there, now it's thee place to be.
To fill JP in;
Unfortunately Tom took his own life.
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03-22-2007, 01:52 PM #6Originally Posted by Sombeech
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03-22-2007, 02:04 PM #7I can't remember where this was, but Tom and Leroy are messing around on a cliff.I wish my lawn was EMO so it would cut itself.
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03-22-2007, 02:14 PM #8Originally Posted by Sombeech
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03-22-2007, 02:51 PM #9
Sorry to hear about your friend.
Never leave home without a headhunter.
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03-22-2007, 02:55 PM #10
my condolenses on theloss fo your friend. its never to easy to lose someone who you are close to.
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03-22-2007, 03:17 PM #11
Sorry to hear about the loss, that's a neat thing you did to post those pics. Even though I don't know any of you guys, we can all relate to our own stories how we got into the outdoors, friends and the loss of friends. I wish Tom is still fourwheeling "up" there and going on best hikes. My condolences.
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03-22-2007, 03:23 PM #12
Im sorry to hear about this. Its always a tragedy when someone young dies. Even bigger when they do it to themselves.
The man thong is wrong.
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03-22-2007, 03:43 PM #13
My heart really goes out to you. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
"My heart shall cry out for Moab..." Isaiah 15:5
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03-22-2007, 03:46 PM #14Originally Posted by JaxxI wish my lawn was EMO so it would cut itself.
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03-22-2007, 03:54 PM #15
I went to school with Tom since Elementary. He was one to always make one laugh. Too bad to hear of his passing.
Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, as vital to our lives and water and good bread
- Edward Abbey
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03-22-2007, 04:05 PM #16
My mother-in-law took her life last fall, so I understand what y'all are going through. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss, my best goes out to everyone who knew him, and especially his family.
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03-22-2007, 04:11 PM #17Originally Posted by KillEmAll
I went to my great grandmothers funeral this last weekend. She was 95. My great Grandfather died a few years ago. She always talked about how she wanted to go, she didn't have a reason to be here anymore. The mood at the funeral was actually pretty upbeat for a funeral. Everyone was happy that she was where she wanted to be, with her husband.The man thong is wrong.
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03-22-2007, 04:15 PM #18
Sorry for your loss, old boy. Sounds like he was a real good friend and had a good impact on your life.
"The eagle never lost so much time as when he consented to learn of the crow."
-- Wm Blake
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03-22-2007, 05:38 PM #19
I too have experienced the suicide of friends, once in 1982, and once in 1994. It certainly leaves your mind running in circles for a while.
I am sorry for your loss. Appreciate those around you today, while you can.
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03-22-2007, 05:52 PM #20
I've lost two friends to suicide. It's tough on those left behind.
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