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"Plan for the future, but live for today..." Howie
Gather around!!
Thank you to the 200+ people who joined together to honor Howie. From clients and business associates to friends and family all shared a tangible link to a great friend.
Memories and stories about Howie will go on and on. Add your memory or story to the project too.
Memories and stories about Howie will go on and on. Add your memory or story to the project too.
Knik Glacier
The news of Howie's death truly saddened me. I first met him out on Moose Meadows several years ago as he pulled his home-made groomer behind his snowmachine. The two of us visited and, from that point on, we would always stop for a chat whenever we met. Usually these encounters were when I ran into Howie skate-skiing on the meadows, but sometimes I would meet him mountain-biking at Crevasse Moraine or running on the Kepler-Bradley trails. Regardless of the place or time, Howie always took the time to converse. From these chance encounters and, at times, extended conversations I learned much about Howie. I found out that he was a dedicated and fiercely loyal husband and father. I learned that he had a positive outlook towards life and that he loved the outdoors and all the wonderful adventures that Alaska offered. From our talks I discovered that Howie was committed to protecting the environment, that he had strong political convictions, and that he believed in contributing unselfishly to one's community.
ReplyDeleteHowie, I will miss our talks. Thank you for being a mentor and a role model during our brief friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and daughter.