Lauren Nelson

Austin, I'm sitting here wishing this wasn't true. They had to have made a mistake. Someone with such a passion for life can't be gone already. It's not fair. You were undoubtedly one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Always with a helping hand (aka saving my ass while caving!) or with a kind word or with adventurous photo shoots, hahaha. I refuse to accept that you won't be on the next OAC trip I go on 'cause it just seems wrong, unfair. Rest in peace, my friend, thank you for everything you've done for me. I hope you're out there adventuring.