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twistwrist
06-07-2016, 08:28
Hey all. I'm looking for stories/memories/facts about the A.T.'s beloved and recently deceased Ice Cream Man, Bill Ackerly. He has a story to tell and I want to write it. Help me by providing me with your memories of this kindhearted man. Share this with anyone you know who met him. Thanks all. ~Clarity

pedxing
07-10-2016, 08:32
These might help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEFc2oU9W9c

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/07/07/william-ackerly-psychiatrist-and-trail-angel/plxm2jj61pWeMpUPf6r25K/story.html

pedxing
07-10-2016, 08:41
Also, it probably isn't what you are looking for, but you might find this book - a true tail of the adventures of his son John and a friend (written by the friend) to be interesting: https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Burial-Eyewitness-Account-Crackdown/dp/1466477571/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1468154072&sr=1-5&keywords=sky+burial It does tell the story behind the Tibetan prayer flags at his home.

If you want to message me with your email, I can try to put you in touch with one of his sons. I knew Bill well, hiked Katahdin with his family when I was a kid - but did meet him in his role as trail angel.