Guestbook
Steve Waxman 2006-10-19 17:06:00
I received the summer newsletter from Island Lake just yesterday and was extremely shocked and saddened to read of Aidan's passing. Being a guest at ILL many times I had the pleasure and honor of having your daughter as my tailgunner. As I viewed the video, by Ivan, in your beautiful tribute website to Aidan, I realized the skiing segment happens to be one of my trips with Aidan. I will always remember her smile, dedication and kindness which made my trips that much more memorable. I wish you, Sean and your entire family only best wishes and my deepest heartfelt condolence.
Sincerely,
Steve Waxman (Cincinnati,Ohio)
Albro Lundy 2006-10-16 10:45:00
Aidan--your loss and ours
I met and knew Aidan from our many trips to Island Lake. She was a lovely, beautiful woman. I was shocked, saddened and sorrowful to hear of her leaving us. All of us on our Pacific Conference yearly trip enjoyed her company, relied upon her guiding and reveled with her in the experience of the outdoors--pursuing nature and pushing ourselves to our limits.
Aidan and I had several deep, spiritual conversations about life, love and commitment. She knew her mind but was open to other's thoughts and beliefs, listening and sharing, seeking out the paths of wisdom as she sought out the paths up and down the mountain.
She also had an indomitable spirit which allowed her to share in the rigors of cat skiing and our male camaraderie. Although our conversations and jokes in the cat could be good naturedly bawdy at times, she held herself out as an example, able to be present but not part of it. She was able to be in the world yet not sullied by it. A remarkable woman, a tremendous athlete who was a good companion and guide for our group of guys.
My daughter, Neva, has for many years wanted to come to Island Lake. The age limit had until just next year, prevented me from taking her. I had hoped that she could meet Aidan and celebrate the outdoors with her as well as learn from her the wiles of climbing, guiding and life. Alas, it will be an experience we will not be able to share. I will share with Neva your
thoughtful and powerful web site remembering Aidan and take her to Island Lake, still a special place but now, not quite so special. It will always be missing Aidan and so will we.
Sincerly,
Albro L. Lundy III
Thank You.
Devon Girard 2006-02-28 16:08:56
Thank you, Thank you for creating this space to share... mourn... and appreciate.
Aidan's death continues to shake me up. As one of the most vibrant, inspiring and ALIVE women I've ever met, her disappearance provokes strong feelings... grief... denial. I've had older family members die, yet have seen that as part of a healthy cycle of change and renewal. Aidan challenges me though... death has never struck so close to home for me, and never seemed so wrong.
Yet I'm committed to staying present with all of the light Aidan brought into my life...into the world... and not letting her disappearance eclipse her radiant 29 year contribution.
For the moment I struggle with the loss of such an awesome human, yet trust these feelings will fade with time and give way to pure appreciation... for the time she was here, the love she did share, the inspiration she brought.
I've written a song for/to her, mostly as a way to help myself process these feelings. Keeping it to myself now, yet might share some day if it seems useful.
Sean, Mab, Colin, Rowan... we've met each other once or twice, yet you probably wouldn't remember me. I'm an old climbing partner of Aidan's, and in my own way loved her very much. Putting myself in any of your places brings a flood of tears... hard for me to imagine actually... my heart reaches out to you.
Devon
