Anna Reyan

[hang_pilot]

I am sorry to write that Ms. Anna has passed. I have attached an e-mail I just received with that sad news as well as my response.

-----Original Message-----
From: Cheryl Hixson [mailto:thehixsons@zoominternet.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 2:56 PM
To: dir_atlarge@chgpa.org; president@chgpa.org; skyline@chgpa.org
Subject: Anna Reyan, Bedford County, PA

We are sorry to tell you that Anna Reyan passed away early this morning. We would like to thank you for the kindness and consideration the members of your organization have shown to her. Arrangements are being made with the Dalla Valle Funeral Home in Everett, PA (814-652-2148).

Gerald L. Hixson and family

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My Reply:

Mr. Hixson,

On behalf of the Capital Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association and the greater Mid-Atlantic free-flying community, you and the Reyan family have our deepest sympathy.

Thank you also for your kind words. If we have been thoughtful toward Ms. Anna, those small gestures were returned and eclipsed by her generosity to us. As free-flight pilots we are fortunate in the glorious way we experience the natural world, but we enjoy those moments only with the munificent assistance of trusting people, like Ms. Anna, who allow us access to their private property. She has made our lives richer and will be sorely missed.

I am sure that those pilots who knew her better than I will want to send personal notes of appreciation and condolence. When you have a moment, please tell me the appropriate place to address them and I will forward the information. Please also let me know if there is anything we can do to assist the family at this time.

Sincerely,
Daniel Broxterman
President, CHGPA
Cell 301.275.6584

[hang_pilot]

Unless you already have the Hixson's in your e-mail address book, please do not send your condolences by e-mail. I did not say I would share his e-mail address with the world.

I'll post or have someone else post the appropriate way to send your thoughts.

THANKS!

[hang_pilot]

New from Mr. Hixson:

--------------------
Condolences can be sent to our email address or to:

Gerald L. Hixson
RR 2, Box 533
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
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The e-mail is: thehixsons@zoominternet.net

[mcelrah]

Daniel, you are a master of the mellifluous phrase. You're doing a
great job! - Hugh

On 31 Mar 2005, at 15:58, hang_pilot wrote:

> I am sorry to write that Ms. Anna has passed. I have attached an
> e-mail I just received with that sad news as well as my response.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cheryl Hixson [mailto:thehixsons@zoominternet.net]
> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 2:56 PM
> To: dir_atlarge@chgpa.org; president@chgpa.org; skyline@chgpa.org
> Subject: Anna Reyan, Bedford County, PA
>
> We are sorry to tell you that Anna Reyan passed away early this
> morning. We would like to thank you for the kindness and consideration
> the members of your organization have shown to her. Arrangements are
> being made with the Dalla Valle Funeral Home in Everett, PA
> (814-652-2148).
>
> Gerald L. Hixson and family
>
> ----------------------------
> My Reply:
>
> Mr. Hixson,
>
> On behalf of the Capital Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association and
> the greater Mid-Atlantic free-flying community, you and the Reyan
> family have our deepest sympathy.
>
> Thank you also for your kind words. If we have been thoughtful toward
> Ms. Anna, those small gestures were returned and eclipsed by her
> generosity to us. As free-flight pilots we are fortunate in the
> glorious way we experience the natural world, but we enjoy those
> moments only with the munificent assistance of trusting people, like
> Ms. Anna, who allow us access to their private property. She has made
> our lives richer and will be sorely missed.
>
> I am sure that those pilots who knew her better than I will want to
> send personal notes of appreciation and condolence. When you have a
> moment, please tell me the appropriate place to address them and I
> will forward the information. Please also let me know if there is
> anything we can do to assist the family at this time.
>
> Sincerely,
> Daniel Broxterman
> President, CHGPA
> Cell 301.275.6584
>
>
>
> Daniel
> cell 301-275-6584
>
>
>
>

[markc]

This is really very sad news. Anna was one tough customer,
staying on at her farm and caring for her animals, pretty much
on her own, into her 80's I think? I admire her for that.

She willingly opened up her property to a bunch of ya-hoos
(us!) just so that we could enjoy some soaring, and asked
nothing in return. The few favors that we were able to do on
occasion, the brief visits after a day of flying (which she clearly
looked forward to)... they don't really seem like all that much
in return for her hospitality, do they? Anna will be missed.

Does anyone know if her services have been held yet?

--mark c.

[markc]

Does anyone know if her services have been held yet?

--mark c.

Ah, never mind, I just saw the mention of "this morning"
in one of the emails. I'll give them a call tomorrow and
see if a date has been set.

[hang_pilot]

Hugh Wrote: Daniel, you are a master of the mellifluous phrase.

>>>Thanks. Finally putting that liberal arts education to good use!
I'm sure Ms. Anna's family will appreciate any notes we send. Please
take a moment so express your appreciation and condolences.

I have also forwarded this news to the Wind Riders and Hyner folks.

~Daniel
------------------------------------



On 31 Mar 2005, at 15:58, hang_pilot wrote:

> I am sorry to write that Ms. Anna has passed. I have attached an
> e-mail I just received with that sad news as well as my response.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cheryl Hixson [mailto:thehixsons@zoominternet.net]
> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 2:56 PM
> To: dir_atlarge@chgpa.org; president@chgpa.org; skyline@chgpa.org
> Subject: Anna Reyan, Bedford County, PA
>
> We are sorry to tell you that Anna Reyan passed away early this
> morning. We would like to thank you for the kindness and consideration

> the members of your organization have shown to her. Arrangements are
> being made with the Dalla Valle Funeral Home in Everett, PA
> (814-652-2148).
>
> Gerald L. Hixson and family
>
> ----------------------------
> My Reply:
>
> Mr. Hixson,
>
> On behalf of the Capital Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association and

> the greater Mid-Atlantic free-flying community, you and the Reyan
> family have our deepest sympathy.
>
> Thank you also for your kind words. If we have been thoughtful toward

> Ms. Anna, those small gestures were returned and eclipsed by her
> generosity to us. As free-flight pilots we are fortunate in the
> glorious way we experience the natural world, but we enjoy those
> moments only with the munificent assistance of trusting people, like
> Ms. Anna, who allow us access to their private property. She has made
> our lives richer and will be sorely missed.
>
> I am sure that those pilots who knew her better than I will want to
> send personal notes of appreciation and condolence. When you have a
> moment, please tell me the appropriate place to address them and I
> will forward the information. Please also let me know if there is
> anything we can do to assist the family at this time.
>
> Sincerely,
> Daniel Broxterman
> President, CHGPA
> Cell 301.275.6584
>
>
>
> Daniel
> cell 301-275-6584
>
>
>
>
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[SheilaGardner]

For those that don't know - Anna was the secondary (now primary) landowner
at Fisher Road. I have no idea how she kept that entire farm running all
those years by herself. Wonderful woman. Sheila
----- Original Message -----
From: "Broxterman.Daniel" <Daniel.Broxterman@suntrust.com>
To: <hg_forum@chgpa.org>
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 1:28 AM
Subject: RE: Anna Reyan


>
> Hugh Wrote: Daniel, you are a master of the mellifluous phrase.
>
> >>>Thanks. Finally putting that liberal arts education to good use!
> I'm sure Ms. Anna's family will appreciate any notes we send. Please
> take a moment so express your appreciation and condolences.
>
> I have also forwarded this news to the Wind Riders and Hyner folks.
>
> ~Daniel
> ------------------------------------
>
>
>
> On 31 Mar 2005, at 15:58, hang_pilot wrote:
>
> > I am sorry to write that Ms. Anna has passed. I have attached an
> > e-mail I just received with that sad news as well as my response.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Cheryl Hixson [mailto:thehixsons@zoominternet.net]
> > Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 2:56 PM
> > To: dir_atlarge@chgpa.org; president@chgpa.org; skyline@chgpa.org
> > Subject: Anna Reyan, Bedford County, PA
> >
> > We are sorry to tell you that Anna Reyan passed away early this
> > morning. We would like to thank you for the kindness and consideration
>
> > the members of your organization have shown to her. Arrangements are
> > being made with the Dalla Valle Funeral Home in Everett, PA
> > (814-652-2148).
> >
> > Gerald L. Hixson and family
> >
> > ----------------------------
> > My Reply:
> >
> > Mr. Hixson,
> >
> > On behalf of the Capital Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association and
>
> > the greater Mid-Atlantic free-flying community, you and the Reyan
> > family have our deepest sympathy.
> >
> > Thank you also for your kind words. If we have been thoughtful toward
>
> > Ms. Anna, those small gestures were returned and eclipsed by her
> > generosity to us. As free-flight pilots we are fortunate in the
> > glorious way we experience the natural world, but we enjoy those
> > moments only with the munificent assistance of trusting people, like
> > Ms. Anna, who allow us access to their private property. She has made
> > our lives richer and will be sorely missed.
> >
> > I am sure that those pilots who knew her better than I will want to
> > send personal notes of appreciation and condolence. When you have a
> > moment, please tell me the appropriate place to address them and I
> > will forward the information. Please also let me know if there is
> > anything we can do to assist the family at this time.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Daniel Broxterman
> > President, CHGPA
> > Cell 301.275.6584
> >
> >
> >
> > Daniel
> > cell 301-275-6584
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> dissemination or other use of or taking action
> in reliance upon this information by persons or
> entities other than the intended recipient is
> prohibited. If you have received this email in
> error please contact the sender and delete the
> material from any computer. [ST:A234]
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>
>
>

[stevek]

Funeral for Anna will be Sat 11:00 at the Dalla Valle Funeral Home, 22 West Main Street, Everett PA 15537.

I think we should send some flowers.

[Matthew]

I'm on it. Talked to Daniel. We're sending flowers.

Matthew

[Matthew]

Done.

Matthew

[stevek]

Thanks for doing the flowers Mathew. I am planing to attend the service. Leaving maybe 8:30. If anyone wants a ride let me know.

[markc]

Hey Steve, give me a call tomorrow morning; I'm thinking
of heading up for Anna's service tomorrow too.

--mark c.