[backcountryexplorer]

in reply to: The first FOT48 #54410

Thanks SilentCal,

Can’t say for sure that I would be there for the 10th anniversary but you never know ? I live on the west coast now. I’ll post some pics soon.

Looking over the site, I really am struck by how this has grown and been perpetuated. I played but a small role … carrying some PVC pipe and taking pictures and video … never would have thought that such a seemingly small act would mean so much to so many. Don’t want to philosophize about it too much. Frodo said it well in the history … it just felt like something needed to be done to deal with the grief we were collectively feeling and to show solidarity with our fellow Americans.

I hope that spirit of collectivism … of shared sacrifice, responsibility and call to action permeate more of society.

Rob
Los Angeles, Calif.

[backcountryexplorer]

in reply to: The first FOT48 #54408

Frodo could vouch for my authenticity … it has been a long time. I think we might have last saw each other on Katahdin … just 2 weeks after the event.

I stumbled upon this site while doing research for a totally different project and was happy, dare I say a bit proud, to see that the even has carried on … even prospered. It is heartening to see so many people that still care and remember the fallen.

There are pictures and a video recording of the first event. If there is interest, I could post.

Rob

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