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Following the sad news of Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck's death last week, close friend and photographer Jon Griffith shared a short but touching tribute on his Facebook page. Jon has kindly given his permission for us to share his tribute on UKC.Read more

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Some lovely words there Jon, capturing the spirit of someone who was a genuine great for all the right reasons. You have my deepest sympathy.

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Very touching and well written tribute.....

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Extremely well expressed. Even though tbhe vast majority of us never knew the guy, he was a huge inspiration. Still can't get my head round it.

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Beautiful words about someone you loved. I am very sorry for your loss, and to all who cared about him the way you did.

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HI Jon
thank you for that. I'm sorry for the hurt you will be feeling. Ueli remains inspiring, that will not change.

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I really don;t care for celebrity or the mess that often surrounds it, but I really would have liked to meet Ueli, he honestly came across as such a genuine, hard working, and really lovely person, and this writing captures that. Thanks.

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Really touching tribute.I think it is fair to say that his legacy will be for being a great guy as well as being an incredible athlete.Kind of difficult to believe he is no longer with us because he did come across through his amazing feats as being God like.
Seems that everyone that knew him only spoke good of him.Must be devastating for his nearest and dearest.
Thoughts to all those who were close to him.
Ueli Steck, proper legend.