Glacier National Park Chat

Hello Chatters,

Remembering Andy Anderson AKA "Hockey Ref" on his birthday. Andy was an important part of this forum. May you Rest In Peace.

Respectfully,
Daytripper

Here is the Swiftcurrent cairn with our remembrance to Andy back in 2015.

Daytripper

Flickr photo link
https://flic.kr/p/zj1hsc

Hello All Chatters,

Remembering Hockey Ref on his Birthday! His spirit lives on in this forum.

Regards,
DayTripper

Dear Chatters, Please forgive me if I have caused any disrespect towards Mr. Anderson, or The National Park Service, with my suggestion of adding a cairn to the Swiftcurrent Pass. I simply was trying to honor the legacy of one of this forums prime contributors from the past. I learned a great deal f...

Hello All Chatters, I propose Sept 29th be proclaimed Hockey Ref Day. Today would have been Andy Anderson's 64th birthday, he departed this world all to soon a little over three years ago, and is dearly missed by many on this forum. In dedication, and memory, of Mr. Anderson let us all add a ceremon...

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Crooked Wood,

Welcome to the forum. Thanks for your pictures, they are striking! I look forward to more.

DayTripper

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