Happy Memories of Gerry Briggs: 1936-2006

 Posted by Ed Briggs at 3:13 pm  4 Responses »
Jan 312010
 

Gerry and I were married for 22 years.  The following is from her Memorial Service in our hometown of Maryville, Tennessee. Continue reading »

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A Small Southern Town in World War II

 Posted by Ed Briggs at 9:06 am  5 Responses »
Jan 302010
 

I was five years old at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack.  I was the youngest of three brothers, one of whom would later enlist in the army and be killed fighting in France. Continue reading »

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A Rattlesnake Kill On Little Shuckstack

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Jan 292010
 

Down under Gregory’s Bald at the west end of the park is Big Shuckstack.  A lookout tower is there.  Forest rangers used to climb up and sit and watch for signs of smoke. Lower still is Little Shuckstack.  It is steep between the two and your knees will let you know, don’t worry, as they did us ten or so Scouts the day we climbed down. Continue reading »

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