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desertgirl
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 Posted: 1/11/2010, 2:55 pm Post subject: Arizona Trail Founder Dale Shewalter Passes Away - RIP |
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Just got this notice from ATA
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Arizona Trail Founder Dale Shewalter Passes Away
Dale Shewalter, the founder of the Arizona Trail and guiding spirit for the Arizona Trail Association, died on Sunday, January 10. After a many year fight against cancer Dale succumbed to the disease yesterday in his hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona. With a vision of a continuous path across Arizona, in 1985 Dale walked across the state. After that experience, Dale began sharing his trail idea throughout Arizona to many people and agencies. The idea quickly took hold and within a few years the Arizona Trail idea was born. Today the 819 mile Arizona Trail is nearly complete and was congressionally designated a National Scenic Trail in 2009. Dale’s positive spirit, sense of cooperation and refusal to give up are still the Arizona Trail Association’s operating style. Funeral details are forthcoming and will be posted on the ATA website. |
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azbackpackr
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| Posted: 1/11/2010, 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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That's sad! Does anyone know his age?
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SkyIslandHiker
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Location: Sahuarita (Tucson) AZ
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threedogz
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| Posted: 1/14/2010, 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Dale for all your dedication in making AZT a success.
My favorite passages on the Arizona Trail is on the Kaibab Plateau.
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SkyIslandHiker
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| Posted: 1/14/2010, 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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from the Arizona Trail Association:
Celebration of Life Services for Dale Shewalter
All of his many friends and admirers are invited and are most welcome to attend the services for the Arizona Trail founder Dale Shewalter.
Saturday, January 23rd, 8:45 a.m. (Service 8:45 - 11a.m, Reception 11am - 12pm)
Flagstaff, NAU - North Campus, Old Main Building 11, Ashurst Auditorium (Corner of Knoles and Tormey)
Cards can be sent to the Shewalter Family at 10845 N. Linda Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86004-1061
Or email to Zane.Shewalter@gmail.com
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threedogz
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| Posted: 1/14/2010, 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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His Legacy lives on...
My daughter biking the AZT.
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