Mr John, St Marks Refuge

[tallayakee]

Read where Mr John Mckenzie who often worked the gate at the lighthouse was stabbed in a horrific event on march 30, along with his daughter and her boyfriend who also passed.

[WannaDoDat]

Dammit!! I THOUGHT that was him, when i saw the picture of him in the paper! His face looked familiar but out of place without his hat. I was hoping against hope that it wasn't John of St Marks!

He always had a kind word for me when I passed through his gate...letting me know of the latest whooping crane spottings, what animals had crossed his path and he always inquired about my outdoor adventures.

What a horrible tragedy.

Thank you for sharing, Phillip.

[tallayakee]

http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Doubl ... 02439.html

http://www.stmarksrefuge.org/

[BigIrish]

I realized it Sunday when I saw the wreath. Rest in Peace friend.

[BigIrish]

On Saturday 7/14, I noticed they installed a bench in memory of John aka Mac the Ranger. I ate lunch on it and tilted a frosty adult beverage in his memory.
It is a beautiful place for reflection, seems fitting as he often stopped and stood there during his rounds.

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The inscription: I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. - John Burroughs

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Beautiful view from under the Oak; right in the wind

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Rest in Peace buddy.

[WannaDoDat]

The inscription: I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. - John Burroughs

Perfect.
A beautiful, peaceful tribute.
Love the John Burroughs inscription. It speaks to me so eloquently.

Thank you for sharing this, Ray.

Btw, where is Tallayakee? Phillip, are you still out there??

[Art E Fischal]

That is terrible. Rest in peace.

[fishinbug]

A beautiful tribute. Thanks, Ray. One day I'll get out to your lighthouse launch.

[Shorewalker]

That is a very nice tribute. Thank you for posting BI.

[bk]

i recall the tragedy.
very nice tribute, indeed.