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This is David. My older brother and best friend.
I haven't met anyone who can match his zeal for life.
He always told me to love God and everyone around me. He treated with enthusiastic kindness even the people who were terrible to
This is me at the spot on the road where he died.
His last words were a facebook status saying, "I want to run, jump and spread life in this world. I don't think that has anything to do with sitting at this desk all day."
That was five years ago today. Two months ago I went on a trip through the mountains.
I found the places he used to go. This is me just thrilled out of my mind.
I could never own more than I would give to see you again.
David Powell, Oct 23, 1987- Dec 11, 2009
marmaladepii
Hi Jordan. You and your family are in my prayers. Be comforted in the fact that you will one day be reuinited with David.
krizzlemahnizzle
My 17 year old brother-in-law just died last month in a car accident. This give me hope that maybe one day we'll be okay +1
thesarahpowellexperience
My last name is Powell, OP! Sarah Powell! I wonder if we're related. I'm so very sorry for your lost.
baconfox
A quote to live by
jimmorrisonlives
Sorry for your loss. It's amazing how you've turned the loss into something positive for others. I'm sure your brother is proud of you.
sonicpet
I remember as a kid reading the paper: "ah, he was a grownup, over 20 years old". Now in my 30s it is so sad when someone dies so young :/
IWantedADifferentUsername
That last photo is awesome man.
OscarTGrouch
Long live David Powell, the adventurer, a brother, and a loving soul.
Tbouw
Heard this story for the first time last year at Redeemer, Such a sad story. Really does make you realize how valuable life is!
Crimpmonkey
My condolences OP. Your brother seems like the kind of guy I'd meet randomly while climbing in the woods and become great friends with.
mMisha
im sorry for your loss man. he seemed like a terrific guy. don't let his dream die! travel and explore, it's what he would have wanted
screamingwinemaker
It's what we were all meant to do.
chemistrydoc
My only brother died July 14th, 2012. For me. I focused on the 31 years I had with him and not the number of years I'm without. Sorry OP.
Schelo
Send him the money to do so. ^^
gatosyperros
This is a great story. Change of pace from javert
TheAnim8tor
That was really nice. Virtual hug from another Canadian
stilloldbull
Damn...something in my eye...there it is, too many feels around here.
brittabee
gosh dangit, the feels.
JambaJews
"I want to run, jump and spread life in this world. I don't think that has anything to do with sitting at this desk all day."
weeezes
Said no imgurian ever.
ThatRussian
Hey now, I'm sitting on a sofa...
Snarknado
Be careful, now
JambaJews
It's an awesome quote, and I 100% agree. That's all.
Auralyn
please don't be dead please don't be dead please don't be -- GOD DAMMIT :<
littlespacebased
"I could never own more than I would give to see you again." I love this. I think you're doing an awesome job of honoring his memory.
CharlieImPregnantLivinOn9thStAboveaDirtyBookstoreOffEuclidAve
Having lost my brother almost two years ago now, "I could never own more than I would give to see you again." pretty much sums it all up.
IAmMelonLordMwahahahaha
that bit hit me the hardest. can't even imagine that kind of pain. sorry for your loss, both of you.
hipsterhank
Looks like you're doing a great job honoring his memory.
YELLOWTOAD
What happened?
Iamcanadian91
He was driving home for christmas after his final exam at UWaterloo. Source: I know his cousin well
OfficialBenderRodriguez
Judging by the cross on the side of the road, I would guess car accident of some sort
Inquireslol
I call bike crash. (which is like, you know.. car crash. English isn't one of my strong points.)
missmaryMACKMACKMACK
your english was fine. :)
andrewtk
Fair question...
ilikesaucy0
@langhston hi op, sorry to make remember bad memory. but can u tell us what happened?
DarmokAndJaIadAtTanagra
http://www.theenterprisebulletin.com/2010/10/29/family-of-car-crash-victim-spreads-some-life
pancreas
He got bored of exploring this material plane.
InboxMeYourOods
You fucking rule.
Summersky
:'/ awww jeez.
Kmank95
well...that was deep and insightful
langhston
<3
crunch559
Well played sir. I'm proud to have you in my body.
neondemonn
I was so confused for a good minute.
ZapTap
This freaked me out at first. I'm still not completely comfortable with it.
Alecguinnessgenuineclass
Fantastic tribute to an awesome guy.
Tkerst
What happened OP?
HotMountain
Who's cutting these damn onions??
ThatRussian
Well fuck, I just got over that dog paw print thing, and now THIS!??
IHopeThisUserNameIsntTakenYet
It's all that winter pollen man. Got me too
Imgtfyjustforfun
Momma noooooo!
prairiedoggin
I've been cutting cheese
Geodoge
We're not saying carrots anymore?
TechnoGrape
stevethegecko
He looks angry
jiveturkey101
If I'm not back again this time tomorroooooowwww
JeremyClarksonGifs
http://imgur.com/A4cxbGZ
lilwhoopsie
Squidward is my spirit animal
Geodoge
Squidward is Jeremy Clarkson
JeremyClarksonGifs
Its not a gif :P
VeryNearly
That's beautiful. Also, look who's being a daredevil standing so close to the ledge oooo,
vegivamp
And a handsome daredevil, to boot!
langhston
So edgy!
carnivalesm
That last image is incredibly powerful, OP. I really love it.
HelveticaHelga
That last one. But seriously, you are standing way too close to the fucking edge.
wanderingcats
I've been there, it's not scary at all. Moose Mountain Ice Cave in Alberta, Canada. He'd fall like 6 feet.
ThatRussian
How the duck did I miss the cave? I've hiked Moose so many times.
wanderingcats
You have to walk a gas well access road on Canyon Creek, then up to the base of the cliffs. Go in the spring, there's ice pillars!
wouldyouthough
ONTO SPIKES!
HelveticaHelga
That picture don't tell me that!
kivalo
He would fall 6 feet, and before hitting the ground he would fall another 80.
wanderingcats
That's the beauty of it :)