tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464421833122715942011-04-21T21:54:00.920-07:00This site is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Bolkcom.Christopher Bolkcomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507993397938295188noreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546442183312271594.post-74261502981529296232009-05-03T16:46:00.001-07:002009-05-03T16:50:26.577-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4tgZ5HvGI/AAAAAAAAACM/GfUZ8D6NFAs/s1600-h/DSC00709.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4tgZ5HvGI/AAAAAAAAACM/GfUZ8D6NFAs/s320/DSC00709.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331749043582778466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4tgU-ZjqI/AAAAAAAAACE/l30c6WddAK8/s1600-h/DSC00707.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4tgU-ZjqI/AAAAAAAAACE/l30c6WddAK8/s320/DSC00707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331749042262740642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4tgI2uSVI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Ldfy0UrNUao/s1600-h/DSC00693.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4tgI2uSVI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Ldfy0UrNUao/s320/DSC00693.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331749039009319250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4tgLwzdfI/AAAAAAAAAB0/I8SaGhsTwF4/s1600-h/DSC00571.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4tgLwzdfI/AAAAAAAAAB0/I8SaGhsTwF4/s320/DSC00571.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331749039789798898" border="0" /></a><br />The following pictures were provided by Dan Romig of Christopher following the passion of his life, being with his kids.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3546442183312271594-7426150298152929623?l=memorychristopherbolkcom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christopher Bolkcomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507993397938295188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546442183312271594.post-77807496899174598692009-05-03T15:25:00.001-07:002009-05-03T16:40:48.955-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4rRhffErI/AAAAAAAAABs/cIIAt_vw8WA/s1600-h/C_MA_C_+Virginia_4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4rRhffErI/AAAAAAAAABs/cIIAt_vw8WA/s320/C_MA_C_+Virginia_4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331746588901446322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4rRZ_QYYI/AAAAAAAAABk/raYIaUGZtgw/s1600-h/C_MA_C_Virginia_3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4rRZ_QYYI/AAAAAAAAABk/raYIaUGZtgw/s320/C_MA_C_Virginia_3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331746586887217538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4rRFm6BLI/AAAAAAAAABc/Rk-XnOh9RBU/s1600-h/C_MA_C_Virginia_2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4rRFm6BLI/AAAAAAAAABc/Rk-XnOh9RBU/s320/C_MA_C_Virginia_2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331746581416379570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4rQxtrK2I/AAAAAAAAABU/jLHes9qDnaU/s1600-h/C_MA_Virginia_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4rQxtrK2I/AAAAAAAAABU/jLHes9qDnaU/s320/C_MA_Virginia_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331746576076057442" border="0" /></a><br />Christopher loved being outside. He also had a passion for finding hidden gems and locations where ever he lived. For all the buildings and bustle in DC, he could show you a Washington that made you think you were in the wilderness.<br /><br />Below are photo's of a trail in George Washington State part that leads to a beautiful waterfall that Christopher, MaryAnne, Chris and I and our respective dogs walked on a weekend getaway.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3546442183312271594-7780749689917459869?l=memorychristopherbolkcom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christopher Bolkcomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507993397938295188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546442183312271594.post-50527928546748632002009-05-03T15:12:00.001-07:002009-05-03T15:24:40.060-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4Yo328SGI/AAAAAAAAABM/fDjenpEKg0I/s1600-h/A_MA__wedding.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 270px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4Yo328SGI/AAAAAAAAABM/fDjenpEKg0I/s320/A_MA__wedding.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331726099321473122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4Yo83eIbI/AAAAAAAAABE/xu5AvWY7E4Y/s1600-h/C_MA_Wedding_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 170px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4Yo83eIbI/AAAAAAAAABE/xu5AvWY7E4Y/s320/C_MA_Wedding_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331726100665868722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4YoopcBwI/AAAAAAAAAA8/1Ym47f57LBg/s1600-h/C_MA_Wedding_2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4YoopcBwI/AAAAAAAAAA8/1Ym47f57LBg/s320/C_MA_Wedding_2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331726095238301442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4Yofh-MtI/AAAAAAAAAA0/e3EBnBJMILc/s1600-h/C_MA_Wedding_3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4Yofh-MtI/AAAAAAAAAA0/e3EBnBJMILc/s320/C_MA_Wedding_3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331726092791067346" border="0" /></a><br />Christopher and MaryAnne's wedding was a weekend long event. It was held in Blacksburg, VA which is MaryAnne's home town. Many people came from Minneapolis to be a part of the celebration. Both Christopher and MaryAnne have fun, interesting friends. These two went out of their way to not only take care of a thousand details but to make sure everyone was having a good time. It was a memorable, great experience and one I won't forget.<br /><br />These pictures are from that wonderful weekend.<br />Andy Holtan<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3546442183312271594-5052792854674863200?l=memorychristopherbolkcom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christopher Bolkcomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507993397938295188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546442183312271594.post-38362467861726634952009-05-03T14:19:00.000-07:002009-05-03T14:43:39.713-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRhA9oQI/AAAAAAAAAAs/brkQLY2iCfY/s1600-h/A_MA_Utah.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRhA9oQI/AAAAAAAAAAs/brkQLY2iCfY/s320/A_MA_Utah.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331713603424592130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRmdOYHI/AAAAAAAAAAk/wYj8bPPi92I/s1600-h/A_MA_C_A_Utah.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRmdOYHI/AAAAAAAAAAk/wYj8bPPi92I/s320/A_MA_C_A_Utah.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331713604885307506" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRa5Dc6I/AAAAAAAAAAc/udEZTC2u9w4/s1600-h/A_MA_C_A_Utah2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRa5Dc6I/AAAAAAAAAAc/udEZTC2u9w4/s320/A_MA_C_A_Utah2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331713601780806562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRd0FRRI/AAAAAAAAAAU/UDGQhAV8O58/s1600-h/A_MA_C_A_Colorado.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRd0FRRI/AAAAAAAAAAU/UDGQhAV8O58/s320/A_MA_C_A_Colorado.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331713602565260562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRBB33JI/AAAAAAAAAAM/SAuKIEmKkUU/s1600-h/A_MA_C_A_Colorado+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1EdpzRvOuhs/Sf4NRBB33JI/AAAAAAAAAAM/SAuKIEmKkUU/s320/A_MA_C_A_Colorado+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331713594838473874" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Christopher loved to ski. He took up the sport later in life and his technique needed a little development to safely ski the runs he would go on. That said, he would ski practically any run without fear and he had one speed - wide open. So even on a steep black diamond run he would usually be the first one to the bottom.<br /><br />One time we were skiing out west and Christopher shows up with an eye with the white part bright red from bursted blood vessels (he had a broken eye socket from getting kicked in the head at a karate event) it looked hideous. We asked if it was safe for him to go skiing and he said sure, as long as he doesn't hit his head. Everyone knows that doesn't happen when you are skiing - right? Or not. Well he skied the whole week like he normally did - wide open - and luckily this week without an incident. That was Christopher.<br /><br />Christopher, MaryAnne, my wife Chris and I went on a number of couples ski trips back in the day. The photos posted are from those trips.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3546442183312271594-3836246786172663495?l=memorychristopherbolkcom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christopher Bolkcomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507993397938295188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546442183312271594.post-13472703880104104652009-05-03T08:24:00.000-07:002009-05-03T08:26:53.633-07:00Provide comments on your favorite memory of Christopher. <br /><br />Send an email to MemoryChristopherBolkcom@gmail.com if you have pictures or longer notes that you would like posted.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3546442183312271594-1347270388010410465?l=memorychristopherbolkcom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christopher Bolkcomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507993397938295188noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546442183312271594.post-61922854185619368222009-05-03T08:11:00.000-07:002009-05-03T08:13:52.231-07:00This blog was created for friends and family of Christopher Bolkcom to share details and photos of their memories of him.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3546442183312271594-6192285418561936822?l=memorychristopherbolkcom.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Christopher Bolkcomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507993397938295188noreply@blogger.com0