12/17/2024
Canadian born and Norwegian raised, Erlend Gray lived an extremely active life. A motivator, a leader and always resilient; he stayed on the front lines forging a path not just for himself but those close to him, never wavering no matter the environment. With a long career in the Armed Forces, completing the naval hunter course, and understanding the importance of canines he built up the canine department in the naval hunter commando, setting new standards for the Norwegian special forces. To continue his support of his team mates and the cause he so strongly believed in he along with his remarkable friend and supporter, Karl Albrecht began their company specializing in equipping the Armed Forces, police, and SAR units. Focusing on acquiring top tier equipment that helps save lives and contributed to close cooperation between defense and police units worldwide. A lifelong skiing enthusiast and expeditionist he helped set a world record for skiing to the South Pole with his Team Framdrift in 2011; a feat that only showcased his strength and resilience in the harshest of climates. With the help of a dart and map he settled in the mountain village of Hemsedal, Norway with his wonderful wife and 2 young children. The unexpected diagnosis of cancer came in 2023; beginning treatment quickly but come spring of 2024 the cancer had spread, this immediate need for help resulted in 12 Months Out. He met this new challenge with strength and hope and fought until the end. He lived a life filled with passion, is a father of two, husband, special operations veteran, polar explorer, entrepreneur, and will be truly missed by all who knew him.
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