Fridge's Daughter

“I have had the pleasure to meet Fridge twice and I am at a lose for words. My deepest condolences to you and your family.”

“thought you might want to know, mike got to the Hospital before Allison passed away thursday night. He said Allison was responsive to his presence and could partialy speak and was under alot of medication for pain, apparently internal injuries as I do not have all the details for now. His dad said mike 's last words to Allison was YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY LITTLE GIRL, she said daddy i love you as she lost conciseness and passed away . He is going to make it through ,he just wants time alone for now.

I have told him about all your support and post and he said he has never had so many friends in his life ever and thanks you all.

he told me to give him a few more days to pull his mind back together and he will be back in the saddle.
Allison was 26 years old , never married and no children and she is truley Mike's little girl.

we are currently staying at Allisons Apartment in NY city and the funeral will be monday. We should be back in VA by wednesday evening.



Mike doesn't want you to spend your money on flowers for his loss but said ..go out and backpack and hug your love ones now.

your thoughts and support is more than money could ever buy. He is not taking phone calls for now.

Paula / CalmSpirits”

“Thank you for bringing us up to date. My heart is breaking for him. When his is ready, we will be here for him”

“well that got m all weepy (for real). thanks for the update cs.”

“X2”

“Thanks for the information, Paula.”

“Thanks CS. I'm hugging and calling all my kids tonight.”

“Fridge, I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I will be praying for you.”

“Thanks Paula. I'm glad he's got you for support. I think I'm part of a parade of folks who will be posting with tears.”

“Extra prayers will go up for you tomorrow.”

“I just heard what happened this evening. I can't check my work email from home. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Taylor asked me to extend his sympathies to you both and again, if there is anything at all we can do let us know.”

“Lets think of a charity that we could donate to in Allison's name in lieu of flowers, anyone know of anything nice that might have a memento associated with the charity? Perhaps one of those organizations that works on trails and for a donation they put a brick with her name on it at the beginning of the trail? Anyone know where we could find something like that?”

“Fridge works with a group of disadvantaged youth and serves as a leader for backpacking trips. Perhaps this would be a good group to donate to.”

“That's a great idea! I have heard him talk about it before, we'll have to find out what it's called and make our donations on his and his daughters' behalf.”

“Man Fridge, there are just no words or platitudes that can be used to stop your hurt but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.”

“I can not imagine the pain...losing one of my children is one of my biggest fears...I am so sorry for your loss...
...hugs, tears and prayers for you and your family...
:(”

“Ya'll really want to do something in memory of Allison? How bout those of you that drive after having a few...stop doing that! Though I don't expect you to stop everyone from driving after drinking, if you stop one or be a DD for them or a group you have done something in her memory.

Don't think I am preaching from a high horse because I have my past when I woke up not knowing how I got home or waking up passed out in the drivers seat.

I was lucky...

I am proud of being the DD for many people over the years and look forward to doing it again. In memory of friends that died and now in Allisons'.”

“Wow.
I'm really sorry for your loss Fridge.
Peace be with you and yours.”

“Many tears shed around here Fridge by both me and Down Booties...we love ya.”

“Thanks for the update, Paula. Heart wrenching to say the least. :(”

“This is horrible news.

My thoughts and prayers are with Fridge and all the family.

Doug”

“My mother died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver in another car.

Can't imagine the grief of losing a child in that way.

Thoughts and condolences to Fridge,family & friends.”

“I appreciate the update, Paula...may you, Mike and all your family hold each other in love...”

“Mike,
I was out on the trail all weekend and was told Saturday PM that you had experienced this terrible loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Here is one of my favorite poets, I was sent this when my Father passed. It helped me then, I hope it helps you now.
Sincerely:
Randall

Reluctance

Out through the fields and the woods
And over the walls I have wended;
I have climbed the hills of view
And looked at the world and descended;
I have come by the highway home,
And lo, it is ended.

The leaves are all dead on the ground,
Save those that the oak is keeping
To ravel them one by one
And let them go scraping and creeping
Out over the crusted snow,
When others are sleeping.

And the dead leaves lie huddled and still,
No longer blown hither and thither;
The last lone aster is gone;
The flowers of the witch-hazel wither;
The heart is still aching to seek,
But the feet question 'Whither?'

Ah, when to the heart of man
Was it ever less than a treason
To go with the drift of things,
To yield with a grace to reason,
And bow and accept the end
Of a love or a season?


Robert Frost
last edited: 4/28/08 2:04:05 PM”

“frige, my heart gose out to you and your family. you all are in mine and my familes preys.”

“Fridge, Calm Spirits and family - I am so sad for your loss and am at a loss for words.

Dave”

“Fridge and Calm Spirits, I just want to let you know that I thought about you two all day today and I want you to know I am so sorry for your loss. Some day I would like to hear all about Allison's life.”

“Like all have said Fridge, I honestly don't even know what to say. Laura and I are praying for you and your entire family right now and always. I am so so sorry. I can't even begin to imagine how you feel right now. If you need anything at all, feel free to call.”

“so tragic”

“Mike:

just saw this and I ache for you. I saw that you are not taking calls. You have my number if you need to talk.

My prayers go out to you and your family.”

“my thoughts are with your family...”

“Too young :(

I am very sorry for your loss, Fridge and family. Thoughts are with you.”

“So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.”

“Does anyone have an update on how Fridge and family are doing and has anyone been able to talk to him yet?”

“I just read this entire thread and my heart and our prayers go out to you Fridge and your family in your time of need. As mentioned on here before, if there is anything we can do just give us a shout.”

“The Alaska Crew got a brief email from Fridge several days ago saying that he is still a GO for the Alaska Adventure.”

“I am thankful for all of you. I am trying to put this tragedy at rest with peace.

Thank you sincerely..

now lets get to doing what we love...backpacking.

thank you.”

“Love you, Fridge! I'm taking 18 teens to the woods (Ricketts Glen) next weekend. I will hug them all.”

“Good to have you back Fridge!!! Can't wait to see you at trail days!”

“See you on the trail soon Fridge.”

“I have a overnighter planned in May, I will raise a glass and make a toast to your daughter. I think I will do it right on the lake.”

“i'm just seeing this thread for the first time. Fridge and Calm Spirits, you are both in my prayers.”

“Just got back from West Virginia and learned about this. Condolences Fridge. Words fail, but I feel for your loss.”