Bugger Flirter Joker Bragger Irreverent Encourager Friendly Flamboyant |
Uwe | Big ego Big mouth B i g h e a r t B i g l o s s f o r u s |
Meyer | Photographer Kayaker Skier Swimmer Diver Skater Runner Hand walker Dancer |
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He was proud of himself and was encouraging other to do the same. | Kayaking was his fatal passion The
Province Nov. 18, 98 |
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And yes I'll miss him he was all of the above but he was also fair to
deal with an odd combination was he but a good friend.
Warren |
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When you have a friend, it does not matter if you like him or dislike
him or whatever, ecause he is your friend no matter what. So long my friend.I already miss you Philippe |
I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your leaving this
world. Vancouver will not be the same place without you my friend. However
you left an amazing body of work in your wake which will continue to
promote the things you believed in. You should be proud of this fact. I
hope you are now in an exciting new place enjoying even more frontiers! I
know you'd like to tell me all about them too! We'll see you again some time in the future! Bye for now! |
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My statements are from the point of view of an Executive member of
the Whitewater Kayaking Association of B.C.and a long time friend.
Uwe's disregard for the normal safety guidelines recommended by the Association caused many of us some uncomfortable experiences. At one point the Executive had decided to eject him from the Association criticised their policy which was to draw a circle and keep him out. I suggested in effect drawing a circle and keeping him in where we could hopefully influence his behavior. My policy was accepted and I was, I believe, able to influence his behaviour to some extent. As a result of my interest in safety, Uwe followed up on a suggestion originally proposed by Don Jamieson and Uwe developed and marketed the Rescue Belt. This piece of safety equipment has been widely used and accepted as a valuable aid in rescuing paddlers in many difficult circumstances. My regret regarding our relationsip is that had it continued at its original level, my influence might have prevented the circumstances which led to Uwe's losing is life. |
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