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DAN WINGARD Tribute

 

Devoted enthusiastic supporter of Ouachita Mountain Hiker (OMH) activities.  He led hikes and shuttled vehicles when asked. 

 

Adopted miles 128.8 to 131 of Ouachita Trail (OT) which he took the utmost care and pride in maintaining.

 

Notched completion of the Ouachita Trail “on his hiking stick” in May 2003.

 

Wooh!  Dan’s deep loud “call of the wild” when signaling to separated hikers his and fellow hikers’ location on the trail.

 

Inspired chef noted for his tasty catfish fry and hushpuppy dinners that he so eagerly provided and cooked on several occasions including at his Arkansas River home after a hike. 

 

New members were readily welcomed into the OMH “family” by Dan’s big smile and warm personality. 

 

Gulpha Gorge cleanup frequent volunteer.

 

Always a gentleman with a good story or pleasant thing to say.  He loved to give the ladies a big hug when meeting at the parking lot/trailhead!

 

Relished in glory by calling Sadie on a cell phone atop Forked Mountain after climbing the boulder-strewn route to the top on his 74th Birthday.

 

Dear beloved wife, Sadie, who joined Dan on many overnight outings, cooking, hiking, shuttling vehicles and enjoying the camaraderie that Dan so espoused with OMH.

 

PEACE AND HAPPINESS TO ALL IN 2011.  MAY WE ALL EXPERIENCE THE FEELINGS OF JOY AND COMARADERIE THAT DAN SHARED WITH US WHILE A MEMBER OF THE OUACHITA MOUNTAIN HIKERS FROM 2001 TO AUGUST 2010.

 

Dan would say, “It’s all about making memories.”  Thanks to all the great memories you gave me, your “little hiking buddy.” 

 

A Big Warm Hug to You, Catfish Dan. 

 

Marie Michalets

Vice President, Ouachita Mountain Hikers   

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