Nawang Gombu

Nawang was an inspiration to me for life. He once told me in climbing school," Steve If you can concur the mountain, you can concur the valley below!" A metaphor for life.

I learned of Nawang Gombu's death recently from a friend who climbed with him in Bhutan in 2005. The attached photo is of my brothers and I when we met Nawang Gombu as children back in August of 1974. I remember him as a nice, gentle man. He was a legend.

I am extremely sorry to hear about Gambu's demise, my prayers are with the family.

Thank you for being our "liaison officer" during our 1983 Atlantic College trek. No need to look at the photos to remember your extraordinary smile, energy and simplicity.

Dear Phinjo,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Your father was truly an exceptional man.
Radmila Vujovic (Martinovic)

My deepest condolences to Gombu's family; his wife, son, daugthers, sons and daughters in law and grand children

Poul Breil-Hansen / Denmark

We are very sorry for the untimely demise. Mr Gombu has made all of us proud with his distinguish achievements in mountaineering nationally and internationally. May God give strength to his family to bear the loss.

Satish Mehta, NASA, USA
Suman Mehta

Gombu, a kind, gentle, and humble man. You pinned our ice axes on us at Paradise Inn and helped with our crampons at Camp Muir. We were honored. May your family find comfort knowing others remember you not only as a renowned Mountaineer but as a good person. (one of the "Breast Ladies") Sincere Condolences.

Sorry about your lost. Remember the good times and great joy he bought you.
John3:16 God loved the world so much that
he gave us his son.

Gombu had such an endearing smile and gentle way about him. His ways gave you courage to climb higher than you dreamed possible. The “Breast Ladies” thank you for the dream. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Cindy Seelaus

"I have climbed my mountain ,but I must still live my life" Tenzing Norgay..

One of the greatest climbing families in the known world. Thank you for opening a path to the top of the World. Rest in Peace..

Sincerely,
A fan of adventure
Joanne S. Kelly Stonington CT

I had the great fortune of spending a few summers with Gombu at Mt. Rainier when I worked as a climbing Ranger for the NPS. Those summers were some of the best times of my live. The times we spent hiking up to Camp Muir and talking made a lasting impression on me. Gombu's gentle nature and quiet unassuming ways were inspiring. The memories will last a lifetime. Climb Free My Friend. John Loehr - Montana

We will never forget our dear friend Gombu. He was so kind and gentle with a lovely smile and twinkle in his eye. He was a great help to the "Breast Ladies" on their climb for breast cancer research. We will never forget visiting him and his wife at their home in Darjeeling on one of Phursumba's treks. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, God bless.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

The world has lost another true hero and inspirational man. May his family find comfort in knowing he was such a great soul and that his life inspired many

This world has lost another MAN.
May the fierce winds that you knew here turn to gentle breezes for you from now on.

cml

RIP

While I'm saddened to read of the death of another mountaineering pioneer, I hope his family takes comfort in knowing that Nawang's life still inspires, his work led the way for so many thankful followers, and the weight of age has been lifted from his strong shoulders.

Rest easy, and enjoy the view from the highest of high places.

Shawn K., United States

One of the greats, for sure. Fare thee well, Gombu.

To the the family of Nawang Gombu - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.

We were so lucky to be his American family for 17 summers on Mount Rainier.
Thank you Sita and family for sharing your wonderful husband and father with us. We have lost a brother too and share your sorrow.
All our Love,
Ingrid & Lou

Petite and unassuming, he was a hero to generations of West Bengal mountaineers. It was a pleasure to hear him talk about mountaineering. May the sun shine warm upon his back in the great alpine meadow in the sky.

A life well lived. Thank you for being you. Pamela El Paso TX USA