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    Default Standing Bear hostel

    Curtis Owen, owner of Standing Bear passed on this morning. RIP. Semper Fidelis

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    Sorry to hear this, I enjoyed meeting him.

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    That is sad. When we went through we had someone sick with us and had to hold up there for several days. He was very hospitable towards us. I was hoping to get back that way soon to visit.

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    Wow, the place will not be the same without him. Curtis was definitely one of a kind.

    Guess it's too soon to know the cause- he wasn't that old. The other question is if his wife will keep the place going. It would be a real blow to the trail if Standing bear were to close down.
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    He will be missed i stayed there on all of my hikes and he was a great guy, do you know if the Hostel will stay open or not.

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    So sad. I had talked to him earlier this year about staying there a night or two in my smokies section hike. I have heard nothing but great things about him. I wish I could have met him. RIP.

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    Condolences to Maria..... Curtis was a good guy and Standing Bear is a great place. Please keep us informed.

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    He was very nice to my wife in 2012 when she came through and to both of us when we came through again in 2013. Sorry to hear about his passing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slo-go'en View Post

    Guess it's too soon to know the cause- he wasn't that old.
    damn cancer got him

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    We weren't that impressed with the hostel but Curtis was friendly and treated us well.
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    I didn't make it to Standing Bear but I had been looking forward to meeting Curtis this year. Condolences to his loved ones. May he rest in peace.
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    Curtis had late stage pancreatic cancer. Passed away yesterday. RIP
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    Wow! Certainly a reminder to live every day to the fullest. We had a long conversation when he shuttled me into Asheville 2 years ago. Certainly seemed healthy and vibrant.

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    Was an interesting place to visit - not my cup of tea, exactly, but Mr. Owen let me wash dishes in exchange for a washer load of clothes while I was waiting on the mail and a mail drop. Lots of books - had a nice discussion about them.

    He had a lot of info for the next section of the Trail as well.

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    Condolences to family, RIP Curtis.

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    RIP


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    A 'colorful' place on the AT. The perfect location for a hostel. Sad to hear about his passing.
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    Default Godspeed Curtis Owen of Standing Bear Hostel

    I understand that Curtis was suffering from pancreatic cancer. The services are planned for Dandridge, TN on Friday according to the Hostel.

    I've known Curtis and his brother Ed for over 30 years. He was so kind to me and my family.

    I wrote him just last week to let him know that I would be trekking through there in a few weeks; he wrote a quick note back stating that he would be on the look out for me. I was so excited to see him, Maria, and his family.

    He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

    Godspeed Curtis.

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    Condolences to his family and friends, RIP Curtis.

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    Semper Fi, RIP brother, 21 gun Salute *********************
    Maria, so sorry for your loss, Curtiss was one of a kind.

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