 Nico & Hannah - Do It Like The Locals | All Comments |
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| 24th July 2008 Jenny | congrats - From: We're Engaged! Awwww....this is such a cute story! So happy for you two! Congratulations! :) |
| 24th July 2008 Bhot | CONGRATS - From: We're Engaged! Congratulations to both of you!!! I'm happy for you two!!! Take care always! |
| 24th July 2008 Alexe | Sweeet - From: We're Engaged! Now, that's the way to do it! Congratulations, that's an awesome idea Nico! Love the captions |
| 24th July 2008 Cathtacular | - From: We're Engaged! Yay!! I am so happy for you guys! Congrats! I look forward to the future updates on the remainder of your trip. Big Hugs! |
| 24th July 2008 Nicole&Dan | Felicitations! - From: We're Engaged! Congratulations! We need to celebrate as soon as you guys come back to the US.... Nicole&Dan |
| 24th July 2008 Loribell | wonderful proposal - From: Indonesian paradise Soooo thrilling! I have watched the video 3 times and get more excited each view. Hannah's reaction is fantastic! I can hear her in my head and get goose bumps with excitment. This is so wonderful. You two are a perfect match and I love that you are sharing your journey through the world and life with all of us. Congratulations you two! |
| 24th July 2008 Nisso | Congratulations!!!! - From: Indonesian paradise We are very happy for the two of you, congratulations and wish you a wonderful life together. Great blog, I have been following it all the way. Nisso & Maria |
| 24th July 2008 Kim L. | :) - From: We're Engaged! Congrats Nico and Hannah!! I've always thought you two make each other glow. :) Looking forward to seeing you back in SD... |
| 24th July 2008 Angela (the italian) | Auguroni!!!! - From: We're Engaged! Nico, I am so happy for you both. Amazing the way you proposed, but I wouldnt expect anything less from you. It would be lovely to come to your wedding, ehehehehehe. I would love to meet Hannah, I am sure she is a wonderful person Auguri, bacioni!!!!!! Angela |
| 24th July 2008 Alanna | WooOHOOOO!!! - From: We're Engaged! Right when I saw the subject line of your email...I knew it! Congratulations!!! That is quite a story!!! I think the next question in my head is going to be...when will I receive the email that says we tied the knot overseas! Congrats!! |
| 24th July 2008 Sandeep | - From: Indonesian paradise Congratulations guys! |
| 23rd July 2008 Brian M | Yay! - From: We're Engaged! Congratulations you two! I am so happy for you. |
| 22nd July 2008 Nicole Beckstrand | Congratulations! - From: We're Engaged! What a story! And what a couple! Congratulations and here's to sharing a long and happy life together! Cheers! |
| 22nd July 2008 Marc | Congrats! - From: We're Engaged! Congratulations you two! That is an awesome way to get engaged. I better be invited to the wedding! (Nico, I TOTALLY called that!!) |
| 22nd July 2008 Eric K | Congratulations! - From: Indonesian paradise I'm really happy for you two! I've been following your travels with interest, so keep it coming. Eric |
| 22nd July 2008 Ross | - From: Indonesian paradise Congratulations! |
| 4th July 2008 Liz | Been there done that! - From: We Like Gili Air Guitar sessions at Mirage ;-) Yep,we know the feeling! (and we dont know the lyrics either ;-) ) ENJOY! Liz |
| 3rd July 2008 Erin Becker | Compassion - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Hannah & Nico- I am so proud of you. You both are so amazing and truly showed compassion and selflessness to the fullest. Love to you both! |
| 24th June 2008 Candy Lemon | Thank You - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Your caring and assistance to Leslie is so appreciated. I too have known Star since I was 10 years old and he and Leslie and the kids are a wonderful part of the lifes for all of those that have known them. You should try to make the trip to Montana to meet all of their extended family and friends. We all thank you for your help and loving ways. Best of travels to you both. Candy |
| 24th June 2008 Ron Abbe | thanks for your kindness - From: Part II, Tragedy in Cambodia I just recieved your blog,,via e-mail about Star,,, Mind blowing article,,,Thanks for all you did for leslie in her time of need ,,, if you go to Alaska outside of Delta there is a creek named,,,Mourningstar,,I gave him a map of it,, hope he got there,,, been out of touch with the family ...long time VC Vandal... retired in Puerto Vallarta ,,Jalisco ,,Mexico |
| 14th June 2008 Jann Mills | THANK YOU - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Your compassion and complete devotion to both John and Leslie has softened this tragedy and truly helped with the heartbreak. I grew up with John in Aspen and was so pleased when he married Leslie. She is a pure person and it was no accident that you two were there to offer her so much at such a critical time. Words fail me here. Thank you could never be enough. You two should go to Virginia City, Montana and meet all of your new friends. |
| 14th June 2008 Jann Mills | Kindness of Strangers - From: Part II, Tragedy in Cambodia I grew up with John Morningstar. He was a close friend of my twin brother's since 4th grade. He was a kind, sensitive and delightful man and you couldn't help but completely adore him. I haven't seen John or Leslie since they came to my wedding in Virginia in 1985. I guess we got caught up in our owb busy lives. But this I know, his loss is easier knowing that complete strangers were there doing everything they could for both John and Leslie. It's appropriate that such a good man would have such genuine humanity at the end of his life on a hiking trail in a foreign country. Jann Mills |
| 13th June 2008 Tom Polachek | Star - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Hannah and Nico: I'm a long time friend of Leslie and John's and cannot begin to express the graditude of his family and friends for your care and compassion. We all admire you beyond words Tom Polachek, Chicago |
| 13th June 2008 Dorwin | Wisdom by Grace - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure “God whose law is it that he who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despite, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.” Source: Aeschylus. Agamemnon (The Oresteia), 458 BCE I send along this sentiment to ease any feelings of sadness you may have from time to time for Star, Leslie, Annie & Madison. There is no question of your focus or determination as our friends began a transition that was to change many lives. 100% of the energy you spent for our friends will be returned to you as the balance in our lives is struck. I thought I had left most of my tears in Montana with the family & friends at the memorial service. But after reading this blog of your efforts with Star and Leslie the amount of tears I shed damn near shorted out this laptop. Remember to live this life like you stole it. Love Dorwin |
| 13th June 2008 Mary | Fun - From: Travel Errands in Bangkok You guys look like you are having so much fun! We are planning our trip back there for next April--hoping. Be safe and keep having fun!! And WOW on your experiences --I am so proud of your CPR skills and amazing heart! |
| 12th June 2008 ella | Thank you - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Dear Nico and Hannah, through your experience I've realized more that our life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you. Thanks for sharing your story, it is certainly an "awakening". You two are Leslie’s angels! Love you both, be safe, ella |
| 12th June 2008 abbi lee | Inspirational - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure People always talk about there being truely compassionate people left in the world, I think that there are only a few. We lost one with star, but found out that there were two more. I hope someday you can bring your travels to this part of the world. You will be greeted with open arms and endless stories of the man you worked so hard to save. |
| 12th June 2008 karen ryan | wish you'd look up my friend in Bangkok - From: Travel Errands in Bangkok Hi Guys, If still in Bangkok, please don't forget about Gary Haeger. You should have his information w/ you. He is an old college friend and very witty and wise. He'd love to hear from you! karen |
| 12th June 2008 Bronwen | Thank You - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure I can't say anything that hasn't already been said about you two. I hope you can make it to Virginia City so we can all meet you in person and show you our thanks. :) |
| 12th June 2008 Jenny | - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure God bless you both. This story is certainly a lesson in courage and hope to all the rest of us. You've shown that there is true beauty in this world, even in the darkest of times. I'm certain that your kindness will follow you and bless you in the days to come. Thank you for sharing this amazing story. |
| 11th June 2008 Nancy Griffin | Thanks for sharing - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure As a long time friend of Star's I add my thanks to you for sharing your story and helping Leslie, she's a remarkable strong woman. |
| 11th June 2008 harlan reycroft | Thank you - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure The Morningstars are some of my closest friends and I want to thank you two for all the help you gave to help someone you didn't know.Leslie gave John a wonderful sendoff this last saturday, he will truly be missed by all that knew him,he was quite the character with a huge heart. Once again thanks for all the help you gave to Leslie and posting a blog where i could read and learn about how he passed...come visit sometime,we live in a beautiful part of Montana...peace,Harlan:) |
| 10th June 2008 Annie & Jack | Gratitude from Star's friends in Virginia City - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure As already mentioned by our Montana friends, we would like to duplicated their gratitude and appreciation for all you did for Star and Leslie. We had a wonderful celebration of Star's life at one of his favorite places ~ their "orchard" in the beautiful Ruby Valley. People young and old, ranchers, judges, river guides, old/young hippies were all there in honor. The weather matched our emotions of the day...sunshine, rain, sleet and hail! Stories were told, tear were shed and hugs were shared. We are all blessed to have known Star and hope that someday you will find your way to Virginia City. God Bless p.s. We are always there for Leslie, Annie & Madison |
| 10th June 2008 carnaffan | life - From: Part II, Tragedy in Cambodia Having read your entry I can only say that you all made a monumental effort to save a life. The effort of trying is noble in itself and although Star died, your efforts were in no way futile. Life is never futile. |
| 9th June 2008 molly | John, Star - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Hannah and Nico, I am John's sister and I want to thank you for all you tried to do for my brother and for Leslie. I know absolutely that Gos had you there at that time and place to do what you did. I will always be thankful to the two of you for all the help you gave Leslie. May God bless you in the rest of your travels, and know that I am praying for you. |
| 9th June 2008 Shelly Crickmer | Star will be missed - From: Part II, Tragedy in Cambodia I grew up in the Madison Valley near Virginia City (Ennis). Star and his family were very loved in our community and my heart just breaks for them. I can't believe he's gone. |
| 9th June 2008 DB | Temple Fever - From: The second largest city in Cambodia? Really? At Angkor Thom, Jane and I were standing by one of the main gate roads lined with statutes on both sides that are pulling on a snake. Our tour guide explained that one side of the road was lined with demons. I asked him "How can you tell which ones are demons?" He replyed in a heavy Cambodian accent, "Dehlen . . . iz easy . . . look for the round eyes - demon have a round eye, like you." No further questions. So show that demons can be good people will ya? ; ) |
| 9th June 2008 Rebecca Hamler | With love, great thanks, and more Faith than ever - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Hello, Me name is Rebecca Hamler and I have grown up with Leslie's kids since birth. After I read this beautifully written account, it made me realize what you all had to go through in one of the most terrifying and unorganized places in the world. I am deeply touched by your compassion and strength you shared with our loved friend Leslie. In the past, I never knew what to believe about different religions or Gods, but you two have proved that there is a higher power watching out for all of us. I truly believe that you were sent by God to be there with Star and Leslie. You two are Angels walking amongst us. Thank you so much! Good luck with the rest of your travels and careers! |
| 9th June 2008 Marilee | compassion - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure When the news of Star's death reached us in Montana, a friend of mine said, "What will Leslie do, all alone over there?" My immediate reply was, "Someone with compassion will come forward to help her and be with her". Thank you for being those compassionate souls. You have gained a lot of friends in this corner of Montana for trying to save Star and helping dear Leslie during the ordeal and aftermath. You are shining examples of the best that mankind has to offer. Thank you Hannah and Nico. |
| 8th June 2008 Liana | wow - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure I'm so glad you could be there for Leslie and help her through this. I can't even imagine. I love you guys! "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Ghandi |
| 6th June 2008 Connie Jones | a sister's thanks - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure I have always known that there are angels on earth but you two have proven it. I am so grateful that you were there for Star and my sister Leslie. Thank you so much for this thoughtful and well documented account of the events. It will be treasured by Star's family forever. |
| 5th June 2008 Caren | Thanks Nico and Hannah - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Dear Nico and Hannah, I'm here in Virginia City with Leslie and the kids now. We'll have the memorial celebration for Star on Saturday at his beloved apple orchard down the valley. I've know Star since we were 12 or 13 years old. He was an incredibly complex but thoroughly endearing guy. Thanks for all you did for him and for Leslie. Les and the kids are doing well. This will be a long process. Grief always is. Enjoy your trip. I know you'll never forget this experience and I also know it will bring lessons to you for years to come. Go well, Caren von Gontard Paonia, Colorado |
| 5th June 2008 Jean | Thanks - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Nico and Hannah, I'm sorry I missed meeting you in Phnom Penh. Thank you for being so very helpful to Leslie in Siem Reap - you have my gratitude. Kind regards and safe travels, Jean |
| 5th June 2008 sarma | request permission - From: We Like Gili Air hai, nice pics! may use it to promote Indonesia Tourism? thanks and regards sarmasimanjuntak@gmail.com |
| 4th June 2008 helen porter | eternal gratitude - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Dearest Nico and Hannah, I am Leslie's friend Porter here in Montana, And I want to thank you for all your help during Star's struggle and during the horrendous aftermath. You are two blessed people on this earth. I have been to the River of a Thousand Lingas twice; I was the one who really encouraged Les and Star to go to Cambo as it is a special place in my heart. I can picture the trail, the Cambodian crowd, the police (!) and all the chaos and frustration. You two hung in there for Leslie. You were her guardian angels. Leslie is surrounded with love. Star is shining in the heavens and will really be missed by his family and friends. He was an extraordianry man, like a brother to me. We will have a celebration of his life in his beloved orchard on Saturday. There are a lot of tears here in Montana, but there is also hope for the future. It is kind and compassionate people like you that make this life worth living everyday. Thank you so much. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Feel free to email me. I will pass all messages to Leslie; she doesn't use email very often, especially when she is in Virginia City. Peace be with you, Porter |
| 4th June 2008 Anne | Unique qualifications - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure what a blessing to find yourself uniquely qualified in two areas one wouldn't ordinarily combine -- CPR and event management -- and able to use them both so effectively to help Leslie. Thank you for accepting the call to help and to comfort ... |
| 4th June 2008 Lakis and Mary | To our angels - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure You are Leslie's angels and were sent on that mountain so you would help her in these most difficult and tragic times. You did the right thing and we love you for it. We are so very proud of both of you! Be safe and God bless you! love, love, love.... mom and dad |
| 3rd June 2008 Levi | Wow... - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure Yo Sis- Thats a crazy experience. I cant even immagine.... You guys be safe!! Love ya, Brother |
| 3rd June 2008 Nicole Beckstrand | What an amazing story! - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure What am amazing story! You two must be blessed for the rest of your lives after that. I can't think of many people who would have stepped in in a similar situation and you "stepped in" so many times - from the first indication that CPR was needed up to the time you spent with Leslie. As someone who has lost two people close to them, both unexpectedly, I can just say that what you two did was such a blessing to Leslie and her family. I can't even imagine what situation she would have been facing if you two weren't there to shepherd her. Thank you for the story and for your actions. |
| 3rd June 2008 amy | wow - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure thank you guys for sharing this story. thank you for standing with leslie. thanks for taking that CPR class! wow! |
