Herm’s Hikers (Donors & Tributes)
Mount Katahdin, the highest mountain in Maine
If you would like to donate in memory of an Alzheimer loved one, send their name by e-mail to AppTrail [insert @ sign here] PaulTravers.com or snail-mail to:
Herm’s Hike
P.O. Box 555
Parkton, MD 21120
A list of donors and their honorees will be posted on this page for the duration of the hike. Upon completing the journey, I will place a lasting memorial atop Mount Katahdin listing the names of the honorees.
By Dennis Jones, March 14, 2009 @ 8:32 am
I have nothing but fond memories of your dad!!!!!!!!!!
By Tony Buenger, March 17, 2009 @ 8:03 pm
Paul,Thanks For taken care of my brother.
By Deb Watkins, March 24, 2009 @ 1:14 am
Awesome cause and wish you the best on your journey. What a say to honor your Dad. A Parkton neighbor.
By Mark Travers, March 30, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
Great to talk to you last night. God Bless and godspeed on your journey, my brother. See you on the trail in Virginia.
By The Florence Family, March 31, 2009 @ 8:03 am
What a great tribute and idea. We’ll be following your journey and cheering you on! Thanks for raising money to fight this tragic disease. We’ll do what we can to spread the word.
By Kathy Gardner, March 31, 2009 @ 10:15 pm
Lost phone #. BUT wanted to report that Herm’s Hike materials are ready for pick up at HHS. Room 225
Kathy Gardner
By Kelly Voyles Chancy, April 2, 2009 @ 5:10 am
Hi Paul,
Cody gave me a donation card today to raise money for Alzheimers. What a great tribute to ya’ll’s father. I will keep up with your progress. Checks in the mail. (for real!)
Kelly
By Irv Stiller, April 10, 2009 @ 3:06 am
I was pleased to read the article in today’s Catholic Review, but disheartened to learn of your father’s health. I can still remember seeing him as a First Lieutenant walking proudly down Milton Avenue in good old East Baltimore in 1945-46 and later as a Postal employee. Please give my regards to your
Mother, Fran.
Irv Stiller
By Dennis Jones, April 11, 2009 @ 9:08 am
Sounds like fun Paul.
By regi, April 24, 2009 @ 5:49 am
Just like being back in the post office. Neither sleet, nor rain, nor snow, or whatever will keep you from your hike. Keep trekking. Godspeed and a safe journey.
Your sister
By Malinda, June 3, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
Hi Son-Dance,
Your blog is so inspirational. Please stay safe & healthy. We are so proud of you and what you are doing.
We can’t wait until we get together for the next Bloody Mary Brunch.
Your girlfriends on “The Shore”
By Janet (NPS Ranger), June 17, 2009 @ 5:49 am
Hi Son-Dance,
Your an inspiration for those 50+. We send you lots of good wishes and prayers. We will definitely celebrate when get back home.
By Diane Witcoski, June 27, 2009 @ 1:53 am
Paul: So nice meeting you and talking with you last night at The Doyle in downtown Duncannon (aka “Fun”cannon), Pennsylvania. I wish you well on the remainder of your trip. Hospice just called me to give me an update on my dad and that prompted me to E-mail you.
I’ll continue to read your journal and maybe once you’ve completed your journey north, you can take a drive up to PA from MD and tell “Bluebird” and I of the rest of your travels. By then, maybe Bluebird will have found a publisher for her book. Hang in there Paul - set an example for us other 50+ers.
Diane
By Lisa McColgan, August 1, 2009 @ 8:35 am
Hi Paul,
It was truly a priviledge last week to talk with you and hear your testimony and lift you up to the Father together. We’re still lifting you up and praying for your protection and success and the other things we addressed. Also, thank you for adding us in your experiences and journaling. Best wishes always! Lisa M. from Dalton, MA
By Graham, August 3, 2009 @ 1:37 am
Hi Paul,
I hope the hike is still going well, it was great to meet you an get to chat with you leaving Delaware Water Gap. All the best.
Graham
By Lou Hammond, August 6, 2009 @ 8:08 am
Paul……….Hope you are back on the trail real soon. We were talking about you over the weekend at Happy Hour. Looking forward to having a beer with you soon.
By John P. Buenger Sr., November 24, 2009 @ 1:23 am
Paul,
Outstanding what you are doing for your dad. I know my dad and Herm’s brother John Buenger had nothing but fond memories of each other. It was great to see you and your family last evening at you dad’s viewing. Hope to stay in touch with you. John and Debbie Buenger
By Bogey & Slim, April 23, 2010 @ 6:32 pm
Son Dance,
It was a pleasure to meet you and Rainbow Bright at Monkton Station. You surely had a wonderful example in your father. He must certainly be missed by everyone who knew him. He is at peace and has all his memories again. One day, a glorious reunion and you can tell him all about the Trail. God bless as you finish from VT to Katahdin. If we can help in any way let us know. Also, read our website for info that may help you up north. Hope to see you on the Trail again. We ride the Parkton to Sparks section of the Rail Trail 1-2 times a week. Watch for us. Slim & Bogey
By Karen J. Newhouse, June 24, 2010 @ 6:37 pm
Paul, sorry to hear about your dad. I didn’t get the news until today. Drop me a line if you have the time. Karen.
By Sue, August 17, 2010 @ 4:36 pm
Hi Paul,
This is Sue from the Rangeley Library. I’m so glad your hike is going well. I pray for you and your wife as you finish together. Your site and trail journals are great. Hope you get to see a real moose! God bless your hike and fundraising.
Sue
By Blake Smith, August 30, 2010 @ 4:14 am
Son-Dance,
Happy to hear you reached Mt. Katahdin. We crossed paths (literally) 26 July 2010, on the Crawford Path, and later that day at the Mispah Spring AMC Hut. Your discription of your passage through Mahoosic Notch brought back fond (painfull) memories! See you on the trail some day.
Blake