Peter, what a great nephew and cousin. We shared a passion for running. You always kept me in awe of the challenging runs that you had just completed or were planning. Personally, your positive attitude and encouragement helped me bounce back from a couple of tough marathons. I regret not running one together!
Starting with a trip to Seattle and spending time at the Seattle Bouldering Project, you inspired Owen to take up bouldering / climbing. This has turned out to be a great physical and social outlet, really helping him develop as a person. Owen and I are very grateful to have spent a fun, active weekend with you in Boulder this June. That trip meant a lot to Owen and to me.
You somehow got Elle, who is frightened by little creatures, to go camping. Elle really did enjoy spending time with her cousin Peter. This year, Tate sent you a short happy birthday video and you responded promptly to make sure he felt appreciated. That made him proud.
You inspired us. We miss you.
Love,
Uncle Dan
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I met Peter through POST at Garfield. I was devastated to hear of his passing and my heart is with all his loved ones in this impossibly hard time. There was so much to learn from PK and how he approached life, be it his humility, generosity of spirit, or excitement for the next adventure. What made the biggest impression, particularly in the last few years of our friendship, was PK’s love of reading and learning. He spoke beautifully about the landscapes of his most beloved writers and imagined himself in their worlds. He was sharp, eloquent, and insightful. The last time I saw him, PK gifted me a book (as he often lovingly did) and shared excitedly about what he was reading (Middlemarch— which he assured me was actually pretty readable considering it was written in the 19th century). I left our morning together struck by his thoughtfulness and ability to be so deeply genuine while, as others have mentioned, not taking himself too seriously. I feel so grateful to have had PK as a friend. He brought joy, laughter, and light to so many whose lives he touched. I’m sending love and thoughts to PK’s family and friends grieving this sudden loss.
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We are deeply saddened to hear about Peter and are sending love and hugs to all the Segal/Kubinec family. Peter was such a kind young man with a great sense of adventure and curiosity.
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2020, Bristol Bay, AK, USA
Pete was a pleasure to be around, especially to live with on a fishing boat for 2 months out of the summer. He had a great sense of humor, a friendly, loving way of absolutely burning you (joking around) that made all of us laugh. He would also come up with the best meals for all of us when we were completely exhausted and sleep deprived from fishing. Although he was the youngest, he had a very caring and thoughtful roll on our boat. He had alerted the captain about his concern for Nick, our other deckhand, and his fever and cold sweats that were developing. Nick was unfortunately trying to hide it from us or “tough it out” As soon as we found out, we immediately sought medication for Nick and luckily found another boat with antibiotics for his infection. Peter continued to watch over Nick the next few days. Of course we all did but Peter especially, that same kind and loving character of his coming through.
I could continue to go on and on as much of you could too. I only got to spend about 5 months total with him, with a friendly beer and chat while he was coming through the skagit valley. He had such a bright and kind personality about him, and Im thankful our paths crossed.
Live like Pete! ❤️
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2023, Summit of South Early Winter Spire
He had just accomplished a remarkable climb that he had spent all summer preparing for. After he succeeded, he spent about five minutes celebrating, then opted for lying on a big flat rock to watch the meteor shower and chat about why he loved Townes Van Zandt. We debated what his best song is but didn’t come to a conclusion.
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2024, Jeffrey City, WY, USA
One of many deep and often hilarious conversations we shared.
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2017, Garfield High School, 23rd Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA
Even more than his racing- his competitiveness and drive and all his top-finishes, awards, and accolades- I'll remember the joy PK brought to our team. He gave of himself tirelessly for his teammates, and his smile was infectious among his co-captains and teammates. He made hard work enjoyable for everyone around him and lifted spirits through his presence. He reminded us all that the reason we showed up every day was because we wanted to have fun (and maybe a little bit of mischief); we wanted to enjoy the time we spent together, the time spent investing in one’s self and wellbeing, and the time spent outdoors. Peter’s legacy echoes throughout the Garfield Cross Country program.
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Dear Bob, Ginger, Sophie, Oscar, Charlie and Ralph... We are so sorry for your loss... A bright light gone to soon. Our family has candles lit for Peter and all of you in our home here in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Our hearts are with you always... Natasha, Cassandra, Widodo and Sarah (Dan Whitmore's sister and family)
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2023, El Capitan, Yosemite, CA
We arrived on El Cap Tower for the night. “Oh no,” he said, rifling through the haul bag. My stomach sank. Did we forget the stove, did the water bottles break? He looked up solemnly and said, “we forgot the cookbook, I don’t know how we’re gonna make dinner!”
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I met Peter at Garfield when we both started working on The Messenger our Sophomore year. We grew closer over the next few years through POST and stayed friends in college when he went to USC and I to Occidental. As my friendship with Peter formed, my admiration for his humility, thoughtfulness and empathy grew and grew. Even though Peter was one of the most earnest and sincere people I’ve ever met, he never took himself too seriously. Across all the activities we did in together — whether with POST staff, Messenger, or EC — Peter's sense of humor could brighten the dullest meetings. In the February of our senior year there was a massive snow storm that shut down school for two weeks. Our friends all walked to Lily’s house to hideout together, and of course Peter skied there instead. We spent the week playing ping pong, sledding down Aloha, and picking snowball fights in Volunteer Park. Despite his remarkable maturity, Peter was a beacon of childlike joy, always eager to dive into a competition and loved playing games. He could always make me laugh without ever saying a bad word about anyone. In the spring of senior year Peter asked me to prom with a Game of Thrones themed poster. He spelled my name wrong on the sign and when we noticed it we couldn’t stop laughing. From then on whenever Peter and I were together I was always Lady Delpi. I am so grateful to have shared that milestone with him and I will always treasure these photos. Peter and I stayed friends after high school through Covid and his transfer to Boulder. One day in 2020, Peter unexpectedly appeared at my door in LA, having decided to drop by during his solo road trip. Although he hadn’t given any advance notice, I was delighted to see him; if it had been anyone else, I might have been irked by the surprise visit, but with Peter, it was simply a joy.
I was so devastated to hear about Peter’s unexpected passing last month. I am sending all of my love to his entire family in this difficult time. The lessons I learned from 17-year-old Peter are unforgettable. He taught me so much about work ethic, kindness, compassion and ping pong. I am looking forward to celebrating his legacy and hearing more memories from the community that loved him this weekend in Seattle. I will miss hearing Peter’s laugh.
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I went to school with Peter from Pre-K until we left for college. Peter, like all of us, changed a lot over the years. However, regardless of whether he was mastering unicycling or photography, in the twenty years that I knew him, he was always unwaveringly kind. From ages 3 to 23, that kindness never faltered. Every time I try to juggle tangerines, I still think of Peter patiently teaching me in 2nd grade circus arts camp. I’ll never forget when he was the bravest 13-year old I’ve ever seen and announced on ski bus that he wanted to be called “PK rappz.” We laughed, but upon entering freshmen year at Garfield, people were asking me if I went to middle school with PK. He was like that, he tackled new adventures and personal growth with a smile on his face and without letting anything stand in his way. I will continue to cherish Peter’s enthusiasm for every new experience and the care he showed to every person in his life. I am so grateful to have grown up alongside such a special person, and I’m sending so much love and many condolences to Bob, Ginger, Oscar, Charlie, and Sophie.
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