On the approach to high camp 17,000 Jordan stopped me in my tracks and told me (dad) that if he succeeds on this climb, he will dedicate the climb to his late Uncle Tony Romero.
Two days later from the summit, he tells us on camera “I’d like to dedicate this climb-the highest peak in North America- to my late Uncle Tony Romero who recently passed away after a brutal battle with brain cancer. He was a great man who served our country as a Marine in Vietnam, I will always love him, and my Aunt Irene and cousins Nick, Josh and Ben.”
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Jordan,
Your dedication of the Danali summit to your uncle Tony (My son) who passed away recently is a wonderful showing of what a wonderful man you are. Yes, I said man. Jordan you are THE MAN and we love you.
GrandPa Alex and GrandMa Joan Romero
OK, so technically we are probably way out in the “friends of a friend” category among this group of Jordan followers. But this post just branded me forever as a “Fan of The Whole Extended Romero Family”
Hugs all around!
Dear Sweet Jordan,
Thank you for the wonderful dedication to my brother, Tony. It was hard to lose him to brain cancer but know where he is now. It touches my heart (and tears to my eyes) to have to dedicate the climb and your success to Tony. We love you, Jordan! God bless you now and in all your future plans.
Love, Gloria & Steve
Beautiful J! You are the best! You have the kindest heart of anyone I know and that has been apparent since the day you came into our lives.
Mommy
Hey J-
Papa is still out of town and can’t get to a computer but was so glad to talk to you on the phone after your climb. He wanted me to tell you again how proud he is of you and your accomplishment and he can’t wait to see you when you get home!
Love Mommy (and Papa)
Jordan.
The local paper did a piece on you. Your quite a remarkable pre-teen. Your Parent have got to be so proud of you…. I know I would.
Good for you!!!
hey nephew,you are truely one of the most amazing young man around…hopefully your cousin braeden turns out like you!!!he is a very kind soul,like you…thanks for your dedication to uncle tony..true class….uncle john{arizona in the house}