Farewell to a Friend

Photo courstey of Erik Hendrix

It’s another sunny day here in the mountains. The sun is shining, the wind is moving through the trees. And yet, a sad and reflective day, as one of our own has passed on to the next great adventure.

Lathrop Strang died in a fall down the Laundry Chutes on Mount Sopris on Friday afternoon. Lathrop wasn’t a close friend, but whenever our paths crossed it was always fun to see his smiling face and share our latest adventures. He was someone who’s presence was making this world a better place. He touched numerous lives in the valley and will be missed by many.

While freak accidents are something you can’t control, I imagine there are some lessons to be learned. Perhaps the most important of all is to live a life full of passion and kindness. Stop putting off all the things you want to do and say, and go do them now.

Lathrop was a shinning example of a person who pursued life to the fullest. That in itself is a gift we can all take something from.

Below are several articles in the local media about the accident:

Aspen Times Article

Aspen Daily News Article

WildSnow.com Report