If You Have Ever Loved A Friend This Video Will Move You

On July 23, 2015 Ian Flanders, a professional climber and BASE-jumper died in a parachute accident while filming a documentary in Turkey. Prior to the incident, Flanders' climbing partner and best friend Matt Blank realized that BASE-jumping for a living put him consistently in harms way, which prompted him to write letters to all of his loved ones. 

In this touching video produced by GoPro, Blank reads his letter that he had written to Flanders before he fell to his death. Blank discusses all of Flanders' best qualities, and why he loved his best friend. 

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Flanders was the 264th jumper to die since the record keeping began. Flanders and Blank were both aware of the risks, but they believed that the thrill was worth it. After Flanders' death, Blank decided to take a road trip with his ashes to go and visit all the people who were dear to Ian. Although the two friends weren't able to grow old together, they experienced some incredible times and shared unforgettable memories doing what they love the most. Pursuing their dreams and living genuine lives full of risk created a bond between the two jumpers that cannot be put into words.