Red River Outdoors Fire

[flashmaster]

Eric Cox asked me to post these photos he took of River Dog about three weeks ago.

[pigsteak]

thanks for those.

[dmw]

I miss you, River!

[charlie]

Best dog on the planet. Miss you Riverdog.

[JodiB!]

Diesel misses Riverdog too...they were buddies!

[merrick]

River was seriously my favorite dog ever (sorry other dog owners). He was perfectly behaved but affectionate if you wanted it. And he was so super active. He was the perfect crag dog. Man I will miss him.

[Kim Dobson]

Matt and Amy,

We are thinking of you two and River! (Brownie will miss him sleeping over) We will be coming out later this afternoon to see if we can help in anyway! We should get off around 3:30 or so. Everyone at Ecampus sends their Love and Support.

I think it is wonderful that so many in the climbing community, your family and friends have responded to offer help, equipment etc...

There are so many people that love the two of you for who you are as a person and what you have done for the community. The gifts that you have given people thru your kindness will now return to you 2 fold!

Mike & Kim

[MysticGringo]

We would need an architect to work with Matt & Amy on plans and some construction experts to guide us, but perhaps with free labor and the insurance money, we could rebuild RRO to be bigger and better than before?
What do you all think?

I offer my condolences for your loss. It is tragic to see this happen, but it is phenominal to see the community come together the way it has.

My business partner and I would like to offer our licensed architectural assistance in the re-building efforts... pro-bono (we would only need our expenses re-imbursed).

You have alot to figure out over the next little while Matt and Amy... we would like to help in anyway we can.

-Russ

[rohr]

I just wanted to send my condolences. Matt and Amy are a big part of what make the Red such a special place.
It's really great to see the community come together like this. And I'll definitely pitch in on the rebuild effort. Anything I can do to speed up the return of that world-famous french toast!
Hang in there Matt and Amy.
R.I.P. River.

[BigRed]

Does anyone know if rebuilding is in the plans yet? Lets get something together, Im sure weve got enough talented climbers that know how to swing a hammer to help with whatever plans Matt and Amy may hold. Either way I'm sure we can all do something and get materials donated or donate to this project. Hit it up from Indy to Cbus to NC to WV. Weve all enjoyed too many mornings at RRO. Friends, lets organize.

Much love and condolences to Matt and Amy. River will be missed.

[Pru]

Does anyone know if rebuilding is in the plans yet? Lets get something together, Im sure weve got enough talented climbers that know how to swing a hammer to help with whatever plans Matt and Amy may hold. Either way I'm sure we can all do something and get materials donated or donate to this project. Hit it up from Indy to Cbus to NC to WV. Weve all enjoyed too many mornings at RRO. Friends, lets organize.

Everyone: please contact me and let me know what you can do to help with the rebuilding effort. Right now we are in the information gathering stage. If you have professional services you can donate, or if you will seek out donations of services and/or materials, that will be wonderful.

Email me at rebuilding.rro@gmail.com

[Canadiangirl]

Beatiful pics Eric

[captain static]

Eric's pics of River are very nice but also tough to look at.

On the bright side my company is offering help on the rebuilding effort. As Professional Engineers licensced in Kentucky we have experience, among other things, in conducting structural inspections of fire damaged buildings, making recommendations for repairs, and conducting follow up inspections to insure repairs have been properly completed. We are looking at coming down either Monday or Tuesday to conduct an inspection.

[Pru]

Eric's pics of River are very nice but also tough to look at.

On the bright side my company is offering help on the rebuilding effort. As Professional Engineers licensced in Kentucky we have experience, among other things, in conducting structural inspections of fire damaged buildings, making recommendations for repairs, and conducting follow up inspections to insure repairs have been properly completed. We are looking at coming down either Monday or Tuesday to conduct an inspection.

Bill, that is fantastic! Are you familiar with or do you have access to Powell County building codes? Please email me at rebuilding.rro@gmail.com so we can discuss.

[Ree]

Amy and Matt,

I wish I had the words to take away all of the sadness and pain... I can only hope that you can find the comfort you need in your many, many, many friends and family during this difficult time.

Know that you are surrounded with love and hope for a new future.

Much lov,
Ree