Hey Folks,

I was speaking with Patty Campbell this morning. She wanted to express to us how thankful she is about the placing of the bench and how perfect she felt it was. She told me a story which I'd like to share.

When Al was buried in the Fort Meade Cemetery, they were told that elk frequently come down from the Hills and bed there. The first time they went back up to visit the gravesite, there was elk scat on top of all the gravesites around them...except for Al's. It was as if they knew who was buried there. Yesterday, when Patty went to visit the bench, there were about 15 Mountain Goats grazing all around the bench. It was a very heartwarming moment, and it seems that the animals also miss their favorite outdoorsman.

Have a great day.

Elliott