[at-l] Earl Shaffer

[janl2@mindspring.com (Jan Leitschuh)]

Wow,
I literally just got my book yesterday.
It was signed. I was very touched at the effort made. I had just sent my
money in when the word went out he was in Hospice care.
Thanks you for telling us.

"Peter H. Fornof" wrote:
> 
> Just got a note from John Shaffer that Earl died today. They will have a private family service but will do a memorial service later this summer for all who want to attend.
> 
> I met Earl twice; once at the Gathering in Carlisle, PA. and once in Hot Springs, during his last thru-hike. I'll treasure my memories of him and both of his books with his autograph and "Happy Trails" note.
> 
> He was an inspiration. His spirit will always be on the trail. I'll miss him.
> 
> Peter H. Fornof
> Edwardsville, IL
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