Comments for http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:14:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on share your story by Rachel r http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-353 Rachel r Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:14:36 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-353 Derrick, I'm nearing the end of my senior thesis, I'm writing about activism at Colby and came across something I had to share with you. A group on campus did a series of interactive banners in the student center late into the fall of 2011. One of them said "I promise to..." and people wrote pledges on it. Here are a few things people wrote: "Remember Derrick Dream big, breathe deeply, love fully Discover what makes me come alive and go do it Take time to get to know each other Remember and cherish Derrick’s memory Respect everyone To be more like D-Rock To treat everyone with the respect they deserve… and to remember Derrick Remember derrick and act as he would, with love, happiness, and a smile I promise to not forget Derrick Be a better person" You affected so many of us and you will continue to help us live our lives more fully everyday. We miss you. Derrick,

I’m nearing the end of my senior thesis, I’m writing about activism at Colby and came across something I had to share with you. A group on campus did a series of interactive banners in the student center late into the fall of 2011. One of them said “I promise to…” and people wrote pledges on it. Here are a few things people wrote:

“Remember Derrick
Dream big, breathe deeply, love fully
Discover what makes me come alive and go do it
Take time to get to know each other
Remember and cherish Derrick’s memory
Respect everyone
To be more like D-Rock
To treat everyone with the respect they deserve… and to remember Derrick
Remember derrick and act as he would, with love, happiness, and a smile
I promise to not forget Derrick
Be a better person”

You affected so many of us and you will continue to help us live our lives more fully everyday. We miss you.

]]> Comment on share your story by Caitlin http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-265 Caitlin Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:58:39 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-265 hey derrik! thinking about you today, and every day. I'm writing a paper on the importance of music education, and I can't help but think about how music was such a big part of your life and your soul. i'm so happy that it was something that we could share. missing you so much. hey derrik! thinking about you today, and every day. I’m writing a paper on the importance of music education, and I can’t help but think about how music was such a big part of your life and your soul. i’m so happy that it was something that we could share. missing you so much.

]]> Comment on share your story by mark http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-258 mark Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:18:59 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-258 earlier this month I came across a bass guitar that Derek and I used to play. Once in a while, he would come over after school, and we would play music for hours, just jamming, laughing, and creating all sorts of new sounds. I always respected how humble Derek was with his drumming. he truly was an amazing musician. He never bragged about how talented he was, or how he could imitate any song you threw at him. He would just play, and anyone listening would immediately become aware of how impressive his skills were. after seeing this bass guitar, I started thinking about some of the great memories I have of him. He was so positive about every aspect of life. I never heard him complain, and I certainly never saw him give up on any task. I'll never forget the last time I saw Derek. we were at a red rocks concert up in morrison, and I ran into him walking down the ramp entrance. I was so glad to see him, and we updated each other on what was new in our lives. Derek told me about his recent adventures as a raft guide, and I remember thinking how perfect that title was for him. He was so happy, and he told me "I'm living the dream man, I really am". What an amazing guy. Miss you FLAVA flav earlier this month I came across a bass guitar that Derek and I used to play. Once in a while, he would come over after school, and we would play music for hours, just jamming, laughing, and creating all sorts of new sounds. I always respected how humble Derek was with his drumming. he truly was an amazing musician. He never bragged about how talented he was, or how he could imitate any song you threw at him. He would just play, and anyone listening would immediately become aware of how impressive his skills were. after seeing this bass guitar, I started thinking about some of the great memories I have of him. He was so positive about every aspect of life. I never heard him complain, and I certainly never saw him give up on any task. I’ll never forget the last time I saw Derek. we were at a red rocks concert up in morrison, and I ran into him walking down the ramp entrance. I was so glad to see him, and we updated each other on what was new in our lives. Derek told me about his recent adventures as a raft guide, and I remember thinking how perfect that title was for him. He was so happy, and he told me “I’m living the dream man, I really am”. What an amazing guy. Miss you FLAVA flav

]]> Comment on share your story by tessa http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-204 tessa Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:44:29 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-204 hey derrik. I just got to go visit at the parker assited living place today. I had so much fun and it made me think of you. i know that you were there. it made me think of how great you are with people and how you are gifted. I have been thinking of you a lot latley because of christmas. miss you and love you. hey derrik. I just got to go visit at the parker assited living place today. I had so much fun and it made me think of you. i know that you were there. it made me think of how great you are with people and how you are gifted. I have been thinking of you a lot latley because of christmas. miss you and love you.

]]> Comment on share your story by diego guerrero http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-180 diego guerrero Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:34:30 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-180 te quiero amigo :) espero te haya gustado la vibra de la canción que cantamos el otro día para ti :) te quiero amigo :) espero te haya gustado la vibra de la canción que cantamos el otro día para ti :)

]]> Comment on share your story by Caitlin http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-109 Caitlin Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:01:48 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-109 hi derrick! i've been thinking about you recently- i'm trying to figure out what i'm doing after i graduate. i've decided to take the road less traveled and do something different with my life. your love of adventure and your incredible spirit have inspired me. i know you're up there helping me out :) miss you so much. sending so much love. hi derrick! i’ve been thinking about you recently- i’m trying to figure out what i’m doing after i graduate. i’ve decided to take the road less traveled and do something different with my life. your love of adventure and your incredible spirit have inspired me. i know you’re up there helping me out :)

miss you so much. sending so much love.

]]> Comment on share your story by Craig Phelps http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-87 Craig Phelps Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:15:45 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-87 I met Derrik on several occasions over a number of years as I have long known his parents. One meeting several years ago stands out in my mind, simply because Derrick’s self-assuredness, even as a teenager took me by surprise. I had run into Roger and Katherine with Derrik just leaving Toast, a restaurant in Littleton, Colorado. One the way out, we chatted some about family, work, etc. with Derrick talking a bit about Kent Denver. On parting, Derrik reached out to shake my hand and I was met with a firm grip and a direct look in the eye and a very adult “nice to see you”. Derrik displayed none of the shyness some teens have around adults they don’t know that well. He was just natural. After reading on this website of Derrik’s exploits in foreign lands and his impact on other people, I can see, retrospectively, that all those admirable traits were in him even as a young man. Derrick, clearly the world has been made a better place by your presence. I met Derrik on several occasions over a number of years as I have long known his parents. One meeting several years ago stands out in my mind, simply because Derrick’s self-assuredness, even as a teenager took me by surprise. I had run into Roger and Katherine with Derrik just leaving Toast, a restaurant in Littleton, Colorado. One the way out, we chatted some about family, work, etc. with Derrick talking a bit about Kent Denver. On parting, Derrik reached out to shake my hand and I was met with a firm grip and a direct look in the eye and a very adult “nice to see you”. Derrik displayed none of the shyness some teens have around adults they don’t know that well. He was just natural. After reading on this website of Derrik’s exploits in foreign lands and his impact on other people, I can see, retrospectively, that all those admirable traits were in him even as a young man. Derrick, clearly the world has been made a better place by your presence.

]]> Comment on share your story by c http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-81 c Mon, 06 Aug 2012 02:31:22 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-81 I really only knew derrik for a short time, but the time i did spend with him was inspiring. for someone who was in my life for such a small amount of time, he left more of an impact on me than most people i have met. derrik taught me to be fearless. he taught me to be amazed by the littlest things in life. he taught me that life was amazing. so many times we hear "live life to the fullesT" and "life is too short", but derrik actually embraced those. everywhere i go i tell stories of the guy with the huge smile and big heart, who forever changed my life. i hope that someday i have the passion and courage that derrik had. i hope someday to live the way he did. i hope someday that i can be an inspiration like he was. derrik made everyone around him happier just by being there. its taken awhile to try to get over his death and understand why things like this happen to such great people. whatever the reason, i know in my heart i will do everything to not let derriks life go unadmired. i promise to live as he showed me. i promise to never forget. i love you man. I really only knew derrik for a short time, but the time i did spend with him was inspiring. for someone who was in my life for such a small amount of time, he left more of an impact on me than most people i have met. derrik taught me to be fearless. he taught me to be amazed by the littlest things in life. he taught me that life was amazing. so many times we hear “live life to the fullesT” and “life is too short”, but derrik actually embraced those. everywhere i go i tell stories of the guy with the huge smile and big heart, who forever changed my life. i hope that someday i have the passion and courage that derrik had. i hope someday to live the way he did. i hope someday that i can be an inspiration like he was. derrik made everyone around him happier just by being there. its taken awhile to try to get over his death and understand why things like this happen to such great people. whatever the reason, i know in my heart i will do everything to not let derriks life go unadmired. i promise to live as he showed me. i promise to never forget. i love you man.

]]> Comment on share your story by Sheila flahive http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-75 Sheila flahive Wed, 04 Jul 2012 22:20:35 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-75 One year ago was the best rafting trip or my life. you were such a great guide in a year with colorados highest rivers. we had such a great time and the last time i could wrap my arms around you and see that wonderful smile. we all miss you and love you with such passion. much love to you "D" man! One year ago was the best rafting trip or my life. you were such a great guide in a year with colorados highest rivers. we had such a great time and the last time i could wrap my arms around you and see that wonderful smile. we all miss you and love you with such passion. much love to you “D” man!

]]> Comment on share your story by Shannon flahive http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/share/#comment-61 Shannon flahive Tue, 08 May 2012 13:03:41 +0000 http://derrikflahivelivesforever.org/?page_id=8#comment-61 hi brother. had a dream last night that the family was on a hike, maybe somewhere in CO, i'm not actually sure. we got to a point on the trail where we had to option to go straight ahead on the packed dirt, or to go down a steep slope with a bunch of loose jagged rocks. fearful of the height and the unknown if we were to pursue the steep slope option, i turned to you and you told me to lead megan down the more dangerous route. I didn't move for a second, but then somehow this feeling overcame me that i just had to do it. so i lead megan down this slope, it was as if we were hopping from rock to rock like gollum in LOrd of the rings [hard to imagine maybe but this is the best imagry]. we were weighless as we hopped and slid down the rocks. all the fear and hesitation i had melted away, it was a true adventure. you have instilled in me, and so many others, this motivation to try and make the more fearful decision, to challenge myself. i'm nothing like you, but i am trying to channel your strength in my own way every day in some respect. i miss you like fucking crazy. hi brother. had a dream last night that the family was on a hike, maybe somewhere in CO, i’m not actually sure. we got to a point on the trail where we had to option to go straight ahead on the packed dirt, or to go down a steep slope with a bunch of loose jagged rocks. fearful of the height and the unknown if we were to pursue the steep slope option, i turned to you and you told me to lead megan down the more dangerous route. I didn’t move for a second, but then somehow this feeling overcame me that i just had to do it. so i lead megan down this slope, it was as if we were hopping from rock to rock like gollum in LOrd of the rings [hard to imagine maybe but this is the best imagry]. we were weighless as we hopped and slid down the rocks. all the fear and hesitation i had melted away, it was a true adventure. you have instilled in me, and so many others, this motivation to try and make the more fearful decision, to challenge myself. i’m nothing like you, but i am trying to channel your strength in my own way every day in some respect. i miss you like fucking crazy.

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