NYCkayaker Ian Giddy

[Lee S. Goldsmith]

Gail:
  I plan to attend on the 22nd.  Thank you for the information.  Though
we only met on a couple of occasions I am very familiar with his work
and efforts for all of us and is greatly appreciated. 
                  Lee Goldsmith
                  President, HRWA

-----Original Message-----
From: nyckayaker-bounces at rockandwater.net
[mailto:nyckayaker-bounces at rockandwater.net] On Behalf Of Gail Cashen
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:00 AM
To: NYCKayaker
Subject: NYCkayaker Ian Giddy

I am sorry to tell the paddling community that Ian Giddy passed away
from a rare cancer on Sunday, June 14.  There will be two memorial
services.

June 20 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320
Sawhill Road, Kingston at 2:00 p.m.

June 22 at the Giddy apartment, 119 West 82nd Street, Apt. 1, NYC, time
unknown.

If you plan on attending either of these, please RSVP to Jovy at
jovy.rosario at gmail.com.  Please put in the subject line either
Rhinecliff or Manhattan.

Here are some comments from Jenny, his widow.


"Ian's life and actions touched so many people, and in his intense short
life, he was like a shooting star that illuminated a path for those who
chose to follow him. So many students benefited from his lectures, so
many young researchers gained their experience in the field at
Cloudbridge or Wildcliff. Countless animals, birds and plants have a
home thanks to his vision. A devoted father, and loving husband, his
energy and lust for life was a source of amazement to all who knew him.
Constantly challenging all of us in his circle, he demanded a high
standard of behavior and achievement not only from us, but mainly from
himself. His loss is too deeply felt for adequate expression."

Ian's authorship of the Hudson River Water Trail Guide has earned him a
special place of honor among paddlers.  He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, Ian would have appreciated donations to the NFP
Cloud Forest Conservation Alliance, POB 247, Rhinecliff, NY 12574, which
supports the nature preserve in Costa Rica (Cloudbridge) which Ian
founded.

Gail Cashen
HRWA
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