[Rhys]

Yesyerday Tom from this forum was involved in a fatal climbing accident. I'm not shure of the details but he'll be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. I'm writing this because people will want to leave messages for his friends, and because no name was released on the news yesterday- people are wondering who as Bangor is a small community.

Tom was an excellent man and climber- anyone who saw him at the Ffridd wall was astonished by the holds he used to hang and his climbing was going well- the Gimp, Jerry's roof, etc. He had also just finished the second year of his degree here. It's a cruel loss.

Goodbuy mate.

[Bubba]

That's tragic news Rhys - condolences to his loved ones and all those who knew him

 :cry:

[Bonjoy]

I'm very sorry to hear that. Only met Tom once, he seem like a really sound chap.

[Avoiding the Traitor]

That is awful new

[LJ]

Man, that is terrible news, i only met the guy last summer, and had already shared some quality climbing moments with him, i cant believe it, im absolutely gutted. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Such a terrible loss

[dontfollowme]

I also knew Tom. I was in my final year at Bangor uni and used to see him regularly down the fridd wall. He was a very talented climber and good bloke. I'm gutted. I think this is the worse thing about the sport we love

[cofe]

terrible loss. totally good, and sick strong guy.

[dave]

shit i've just clocked who it is (i'm going mental) - thats awful news. Met him a couple of times, most recently at stanage this winter. Quality fella. What can you say when this kinda thing happens? Hard to make sense of.

My thoughts go to his family.

[runt]

Awful news, condolences to his family from another bangor ex . My thoughts go out to Jon too, we're thinking of you down here mate

[Kim]

only bouldered with him a couple of times, sound (and strong!) bloke. really sad news.

[Doylo]

i had a bad feeling when i first saw the news on UKC this morning.Thats fuckin terrible. He was often on here asking about welsh climbing. Never got round to meeting him but he seemed really sound. Its certainly been a reminder to me to be ultra careful when doing routes.

[Dutch Master Killa]

Simply a legend!  Will be greatly missed by all in Bangor and south yorkshire.

[zoe]

Well, im not really sure what to say. Tom loved life, enjoyed life and loved climbing. It was an honour knowing and being his friend. The days i spent with tom are and will remain very fond memories as i try to come to terms with his loss. He was a very unique person who never had a bad word to say about anyone.

Tom, i know you are smiling.  I shall miss you loads.

With Love,

zoe x

[Danny]

Tom was my climbing partner, housemate and dear friend.
He lived and breathed for climbing and was liked by all those who knew him.
I'll miss you, as will all the crew at No.11
I'll remember all the great days we had for as long as I live.
I love you man.

Dan.

Anyone that wishes to pay tribute to Tom can find flowers, messages and things dear to him (like the N.Wales bouldering guide :D ) below the Cromlech, also i'll try to get a decent picture of him online.

[Pip]

It is very sad news to hear of anyone in the climbing community's death, especially someone so young.

We send all our heart felt condolences to all those who knew Tom Revell.


From all the members of Aberystwth Mountaineering Club

[fatmattbarlow]

I love you and I miss you so much mate.
You were an amazing climber and an amazing friend.
Many happy memories of times spent together and not one single negative memory.
That is quite something, you were so positive and so thoughtful.
I can't describe the positive impact you have had on my life and the respect I have for you and the way you lived.
I can only say I am a better person for having known you.

Two pictures are online of Tom at
http://www.freewebs.com/tomrevell/

[dave]

found a couple of pics last nite from last september:



great shame.

 

[Taxi]

Tom was a great freind, a great person to climb with and a great person to live with.
He was the master of sarcasm and always made me feel i could climb things I might otherwise not have tried:)
You were always so freindly and laid back, you mede me look like a nervous wreck over exams.
You made people feel relaxed and you made people laugh:)
Bring the rukus mate:)
Love you and miss you always.
Claire xx

[Drew]

I'm still in disbelief.

Tom was one of the best people I've ever climbed with. His enthusiasm was as infectious as his laugh. He would never have a bad word about anyone. He was as friendly as they come.

He is sorely missed.


Incase people haven't seen it... someone has put up a tribute to Tom:

http://www.freewebs.com/tomrevell/



Tom... we love you man. Take it easy.

[Bubba]

DutchMasterKilla asked me to post this pic of Tom up:

[jo]

I didn't know Tom that long in fact only a few months, what I do know is that Tom had a wonderful smile and when you talked to him it was so easy to see that Tom had a passion for life. Thank-you Tom for all our funny little chats.
Truly missed

Jo

[Paul]

Well what can I say? You were an inspiration and a pleasure to know. I'm glad of the time we had together and I'm honoured to have been your friend.
Will miss you terribly. Take care mate.

[jenny towill]

Tom,

 You're a star. Everything you did, from climbing high to dancing low, was done with a smile or a laugh that cannot be forgotten.

 Love always

 Jen

[Rory]

Toms attitude to life always seemed so simple... if there was fun to be had he would always be there. Tom will always be in hearts, and his memory will always remind us of all the good things there are in life. Tom managed to pack into his 21 years more than most manage in a life time and he has certainly made us realise how precious life is and how it must be lived to the full because it can so easily be taken from us...

Thankyou for all the beers we shared, the climbs we sent, the problems we cranked and all the laughs inbetween,

We'll Miss you


Thankyou to all of you who have contributed you kind words to this thread, they are much appreciated by his friends an family.

[JohnM]

Wednesday was the saddest day of my life. I lost a mate and climbing partner.  Tom would probably prefer it if I remember it as the day he finally did an E3 in the pass! He was a fine man and an excellent climber and will be sadly missed.

                                                            John.

P.s I'd like to thank everyone who helped me get down, especially Rob and Cat for looking after me.

[fatmattbarlow]

A second page of photos has now been added to the tribute page.

http://www.freewebs.com/tomrevell2

We miss you mate.

[Ross]

Tom was a good lad and the kind of person that no one could ever forget meeting. Everyone will miss you mate.

Ross

[Peter Marsden]

I would like to say thank you to all the people who have sent love and condolences to Tom's family and friends. Tom was the boy friend of my youngest daughter, Jill, for the past four years. They would have been spending this weekend together after having been apart for several weeks during exams at uni. They travelled India and Nepal together and spent time trekking in Nepal when Tom climbed to Everest base camp. Tom's ready wit and natural grace befriended everyone who met him. He had the most beautiful smile and when he smiled the true beauty of his character shone through and he could light a room. Tom lived every second of his life to the full, he knew a deep and profound love, and he died doing the sport he loved as much as life. He is an inspiration for us all. We are better for having known him in our lives.

[Pantontino]

I tried to write something a couple of days ago, but couldn't find the words.

I never met Tom in the flesh, but we did share the same crags and the same forum on occasion. I was up the Pass yesterday and I couldn't help but cast my eyes across to the Cromlech and ponder how this bright young life had been snuffed out.

A real tragedy, my thoughts are with his family and friends.

[Rockman]

Si, Im so glad someone else said that.

Having only met tom to say "hello" to in passing at the crags, I didnt really know what to say.

But like si, i have been in the pass over the last few days, and everytime i passed cromlech i had to stop and pause, and reflect on the loss of a young life.

My thoughts are with everyone who knew tom, and i'll be thinking of everyone on friday.

[Bubba]

The Sheffield Star newspaper are doing a piece on Tom, as he was originally from Rotherham.

The photographers have okayed the use of the pics in this thread but they have also asked whether any friends of Tom's would feel happy about talking to them to pay tribute to him in the article.

Obviously,  I'm not going to contact any of you directly as I know only too well the immensely difficult and painful time you'll be going through right now, but if any of you reading this would like to say a few words, then please contact me and I'll put you in touch with the journalist concerned.

[dawn]

I went to Tom's school and college. What an amazing guy. So genuine and funny and laid back. I loved spending time with him because he always made me laugh. I remember on fancy dress day i dressed him in my clothes, he looked fab as a woman! We were always playfully taking the mick out of each other. Him and his 'ten men' walk, me and my unfortunate choice of school boyfriend and 'immoral' school skirts. He was so unique - he only cared about important things, not a bit interested in fashion or being popular, which invariably meant he was popular with everyone who ever met him. My thoughts have been with Gillian and his family ever since i heard the tragic news. I love you and I miss you Tom xxxxxx dawn

[Bubba]

Zaf asked me to post this, as he was having trouble with his browser:

After attending the funeral for Tom on friday 4th June at Bangor, I was
greatly impressed and moved by the true feeling shown by Tom's friends at uni to his family and friends. The poetry read touched me deeply and thats hard to do. (Thanks for the copy of the poem RISKS0)

I and my friends travelled from South Yorkshire to bid farewell to a great
guy that we taught to scuba dive. Despite being terribly seasick each time
he dived you could put money on the size of his smile each time he
surfaced.

We will all miss him and remember him as we take our RISKS to try to enjoy life as much as he did.

[Dutch Master Killa]

Yesterday was an awesome farewell to an awesome guy!  I would just like to say good effort to all the guys that spoke at the funeral, i'm sure if i'd have been saying anything I would have gone to pieces!  I think the sheer numbers at the funeral spoke millions of words alone.

See you later mate- the memories will never leave!

[Nigel and Judy Revell]

As Tom's parents we would like to express our gratitude to all those who took the trouble to post a message and especially to those who attended Tom's funeral on Friday in Bangor.
We are proud of the impact that Tom had on those who met him.  We met many special friends and give our thanks to those who carried his coffin, spoke at the funeral or who helped us in many ways to organize his farewell.  We will miss him always.  Judy and Nigel Revell.

[dave]

did anyone seen/kept a copy of the star article if it got published? i'm away so ain't seen it.

[LJ]

I know that dutch got a few, think he has some left an all

[Dutch Master Killa]

Yep indeedy i do have a few copies of the star article.  I'll give a copy to r John so you can  av a look.

[dave]

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