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In my post of September 8, 2016 I reported Ranger John’s memorial bench had been damaged by hurricane Hermine.
On a recent visit to the Refuge on I saw the bench had been repaired (or replaced). I was so used to seeing the bench in that location it took moment to remember it had been gone for months.
Continue reading “Ranger John’s bench is back!”
In a post of September 8, 2016 I discussed Ranger John’s memorial bench and how much it is appreciated by visitors and staff of the Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
On my first visit to the Refuge after hurricane Hermine made landfall, I was saddened to see John’s bench had been ripped from its concrete base and had sustained serious damage including losing one of the legs. Continue reading “Ranger John’s bench damaged by hurricane Hermine”
One of the most popular benches at St. Marks NWR is dedicated to Ranger John McKenzie and is located near the lighthouse where it overlooks Apalachee Bay.
Ranger McKenzie was beloved by the St. Marks NWR community, and his untimely passing in 2011 was mourned by all who knew him. The site of the bench is a location McKenzie visited often, especially at the end of his workday. Continue reading “Ranger John McKenzie’s bench”