Thomas Padmore died while doing what he loved most, climbing.

A West Kelowna resident, Padmore, 30, while climbing near Mount Sir Donald in Glacier National Park, July 15.

Gneiss Climbing is holding a memorial, called On Belay for Tom, on Friday, July 21 at 6 p.m.

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Schretlen met Padmore around six years ago through rock climbing.

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Padmore was also a good friend. An electrician by trade, he always lent his friends a hand.

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Schretlen香蕉视频直播檚 advice moving forward to be more like Padmore, say yes to adventure, be conscious of friends and community and support those in need.

A will be held July 28 in Kelowna.