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Hightrailer
01-20-2010, 21:33
Dale Shewalter, founder of the AZ Trail, died last week. He left a great legacy. His works will undoubtedly lead others to follow in his footsteps.

http://azdailysun.com/news/local/article_3825da4b-1d3c-5689-a7bd-1c1bbcf1616d.html

http://azdailysun.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_bee4f4e4-24be-50fa-b117-bd7d842380c1.html

moytoy
01-20-2010, 22:00
Thats very sad for the hiking community and even more so for his family.

I hiked many of the trails in Arizona in the 70's. I can only hope that on one of those walks I met him on a trail and said Hello.

Thank you Mr. Shewalter!

Pacific Tortuga
01-20-2010, 22:05
Thats very sad for the hiking community and even more so for his family.

I hiked many of the trails in Arizona in the 70's. I can only hope that on one of those walks I met him on a trail and said Hello.

Thank you Mr. Shewalter!


DITTO and RIP.

garlic08
01-21-2010, 10:25
SERVICES FOR DALE SHEWALTER SUNDAY JANUARY 31 IN FLAGSTAFF , AZ.
The Shewalter Family has announced that a memorial service for Dale will be held Sunday January 31, 11:00 AM at Flagstaff, NAU - North Campus, Old Main Building 11, Ashurst Auditorium (Corner of Knoles and Tormey). Following the service at approximately noon, a military honor ceremony will be conducted. Following that ceremony a reception will be held.
Also, the family appreciates all thoughts and prayers by so many of you. A message or card can be sent to: The Dale Shewalter Family, 10845 N. Linda Lane , Flagstaff . AZ 86004-1061 or email [email protected] ([email protected])