Damian McManus and his son, Evan went missing at Mt. Evans, just outside of Idaho Springs, CO . They have been missing since spring break when they took an impromptu father/son adventure in the Rocky Mountains. You can still see the snow on mountain tops and the temps were a bit chilly, in the high 50s last evening. The views are spectacular, the mountains are dangerous and the air is thin. We hadn't yet adapted to altitude and the exertion left us short of breath and with a mild headache. I had the opportunity to work with Damian at Cargill for a number of years when he worked in and with the Wichita businesses. I had to see this mountain that lured them in and stole them away.
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| View from the road leading to the lodge at Mt. Evans. Photos just can't convey the stillness, the peace and beauty of this place. |
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| Echo lake, at the entrance to the lodge at Mt. Evans |
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| The sun blazed through the tree that has become a memorial to Damian and Evan. Those white balls carry messages for the family: prayers, support and love for them all. Many of the messages have been shared by the search teams who are out there looking at every opportunity. |
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| The road to the peak was closed this week for repairs. I wanted to see the top, but it wasn't meant to be on this trip. |
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| This is a view from the parking lot where I believe that Damian's car was found |
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| More pics of Echo Lake |
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| Rest in Peace |
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