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

A West 91大黄鸭 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.

One of the organizers and Padmore鈥檚 friend, Reid Schretlen, said Padmore had two families, his immediate family and the rock-climbing one.

鈥淲e wanted to make sure his rock-climbing family had a place they could go to that was familiar and comfortable,鈥� he said.

Schretlen met Padmore around six years ago through rock climbing.

鈥淭om was an avid climber and loved the outdoors. He was very strong and passionate about the mountains and was also very safe,鈥� he said.

鈥淭om was one of a small group of climbers that I trust 100 per cent. I never doubted any of his decisions and always felt comfortable.鈥�

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

鈥淟ast Thursday, he came over and helped me put up curtains and was happy to come by. He was the kind of guy that worked all day at his job and spent all evening around town helping out his friends,鈥� said Schretlen.

Schretlen鈥檚 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 91大黄鸭.