kevin922 0 #1 June 24, 2004 A few days ago I received a "thank you" from Bev (Holly's mom)... it was a closing pin. In itself it was a very nice gesture and I was touched, the accompanying card said that it was like the one that went with holly's ashes.. which didn't make much sense to me since there hasn't been an ash dive yet. Only after talking to Bev to thank her did she explain the significance. They took one of Holly's closing pins to a jeweler who made a mold of it and made duplicates, then hollowed out the inside and placed some of Holly's ashes in then sealed it back up. They did a remarkable job as it appears to be a real closing pin. I thought this was a great idea and it means a great deal to me - now a part of holly can be with me on every jump. Bev also wanted to let everyone know that she wishes she could have sent all of Holly's friends but they had to limit the number they sent out for obvious reasons. Has this ever been done before that anyone knows of?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 June 24, 2004 *Sigh* Wow. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 June 24, 2004 That is awesome! I've never heard of it. I worked with Holly at Buckeye, and took her on most of her AFF jumps. I still have a chrystal necklace that she gave to me. She was so nervous on the climb to altitude as a student, and would hold her chrystal necklace for comfort. Part of my gear check prior to exit was to secure her chrystal. She never made a jump without it. When she graduated, she took it off and put it around my neck and thanked me for her new wings. That was a most amazing moment for both of us. That same chrystal has been off bridges and was around my neck in my own moments of need. What an amazing girl Holly is.... ....sounds like her Mom is pretty amazing too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 June 24, 2004 That is amazing! She touched everyone's life she came in contact with, she has been and always will be missed.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #5 June 24, 2004 Very nice..i'm sure others will use this method. I've never heard of it tho...wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #6 June 24, 2004 Wow, that is really awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chachi 0 #7 June 24, 2004 i would be blown away if i received a gift like that, cherish it. blue skies to all that went to other places.... ~chachi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #8 June 24, 2004 That is amazing. What an incredible idea. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #9 June 24, 2004 Very touching. Speechless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #10 June 24, 2004 Sorry to hear about your loss, but I can't imagine a better way to keep her in your heart. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites carbonezone 0 #11 June 25, 2004 Chills......that is so very sweet!!!!! <> Tami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lewmonst 0 #12 June 25, 2004 Wow. Wow. One more way Holly continues to fly with all of us. That brings chills... Reading this and thinking of Holly makes me smile. peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hooked 0 #13 June 25, 2004 This gift to you is so very special. Cherish it always and know that she is with you. I never knew Holly, but she was very kind to me, here on the forums. Her Mother sounds as though she is also a very special person to have created this very special closing pin for you. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Go_Higher 0 #14 June 25, 2004 Simply incredible... Thats the most unique and thoughtful way that I've ever heard of remembering someone... I never met Holly, but I know from reading the boards here that she was a very special person. Cherish that gift always... -Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #15 June 25, 2004 That is incredably niceYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #16 June 25, 2004 A great way to honor her memory and to continue to make those like you that were close to her cherish your relationship with her, even though she has left us. A very unique and creative idea. Wow.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #17 June 25, 2004 That is so awesome. and unique. make sure you jump with her whenever you canMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
chachi 0 #7 June 24, 2004 i would be blown away if i received a gift like that, cherish it. blue skies to all that went to other places.... ~chachi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 June 24, 2004 That is amazing. What an incredible idea. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #9 June 24, 2004 Very touching. Speechless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #10 June 24, 2004 Sorry to hear about your loss, but I can't imagine a better way to keep her in your heart. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carbonezone 0 #11 June 25, 2004 Chills......that is so very sweet!!!!! <> Tami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #12 June 25, 2004 Wow. Wow. One more way Holly continues to fly with all of us. That brings chills... Reading this and thinking of Holly makes me smile. peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #13 June 25, 2004 This gift to you is so very special. Cherish it always and know that she is with you. I never knew Holly, but she was very kind to me, here on the forums. Her Mother sounds as though she is also a very special person to have created this very special closing pin for you. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go_Higher 0 #14 June 25, 2004 Simply incredible... Thats the most unique and thoughtful way that I've ever heard of remembering someone... I never met Holly, but I know from reading the boards here that she was a very special person. Cherish that gift always... -Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 June 25, 2004 That is incredably niceYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #16 June 25, 2004 A great way to honor her memory and to continue to make those like you that were close to her cherish your relationship with her, even though she has left us. A very unique and creative idea. Wow.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 June 25, 2004 That is so awesome. and unique. make sure you jump with her whenever you canMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
