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Roy, Thanks for sharing this story. It's hard to imagine how these men suffered in the cold snow. Great story.
After discussing this story with folks at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute I think this may have actually happened on Lynn Camp Prong rather than Thunderhead Prong as that was where the splash dams were but there may have been a splash dam up Thu…
Roy, thanks for the reflection on your family history. I'm going to post a picture of Mack to your story. I bet if we find Jim Sands tombstone in Knoxville....then we have the exact date. At that time he's most likely buried at one of two places in…
Roy, What a story. My 86yr old uncle has always said, " The good old days weren't all that good, it was hard work and a hard way to make a living and I don't miss them at all." I can't even imagine how rough it was in the cold and deep snow for thos…
This is from the Knoxville News about my Grandfather. I thought you all might find it interesting:
The following is a copy of articles published in the Knoxville Journal, Knoxville, Tennessee in 1961 or 1962. The articles alongside are dated April…
Way back in 1967, I think in October, a young lady and I were at New Found Gap watching the stars. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. We noticed a shadow moving in the parking lot and when I turned the car headlights on I saw a large cat that I…
I guess I've know Mike for about five years. He is a wealth of knowledge and a good story teller. I enjoyed the time we spent together very much.
Hey Roy, you are cute and your son is a chip off the ol' block. How long have you known Mike. He's a kick ain't he?
I had to think for a while, but I remember that day now. I've also since hiked in that same area with Andy Rayfield's grandson too. If I ever find any photos of those old places I will send them to you. But, as far as I know (and the park doesn't ha…
I think he was about two at the time of the photo. I guess the empty bucket weighed as much as he did.
Awesome! Are you as cute as your Dad?
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Death In The Big Snow
This is from the Knoxville News about my Grandfather. I thought you all might find it interesting:
The following is a copy of articles published in the Knoxville Journal, Knoxville, Tennessee in 1961 or 1962. The articles alongside are dated April 18, April 20, and April 23. The column is Home Folks by Vic Weals. It is titled Death In The Big Snow. The Newspaper banner does not appear on any of the articles. I remember taking the articles to class in 1962.
Death of Jim Sands
Mack Davenport st… Continue
The following is a copy of articles published in the Knoxville Journal, Knoxville, Tennessee in 1961 or 1962. The articles alongside are dated April 18, April 20, and April 23. The column is Home Folks by Vic Weals. It is titled Death In The Big Snow. The Newspaper banner does not appear on any of the articles. I remember taking the articles to class in 1962.
Death of Jim Sands
Mack Davenport st… Continue
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 7:00am — 5 Comments
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:41am on July 27, 2009,
Mike Maples said…
- Hey Roy, Long time no see...Glad you found the site. Nice photo of your dad. Mike
- At 1:19pm on July 26, 2009,
Ron Raymond said… - Welcome to the site, Roy!
- At 1:09pm on July 26, 2009,
Debbie Whitaker said… - Welcome to the site!
- At 12:25pm on July 26, 2009,
Bobbie said… - Welcome to GoSmokies!
- At 12:24pm on July 26, 2009,
KathyB said…
- Welcome to Gosmokies, Roy. I hope you enjoy the site. Do you know any Davenports from Maryville?
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