To the Editor:
As the years pass and I become acutely aware of my older age, I realize I am not a fan of change. I want it to still be Tryon’s heyday with neighbors being gentlemanly and the world here a gracious place.
I have set memories I hold precious of the Tryon Gerald Pack so eloquently remembers in his articles that I enjoy, appreciate and only wish he could write more often.
Unfortunately, most of the old Tryon guard is gone and with it the golden years of Tryon’s True Old Hunting Country.
Fortunately, we are blessed with those who are and were willing to carry the flag into our modern time.
There are many that deserve mention and recognition, but this letter is to honor Martha “Pat” Hale and her 15 years of Mastership of the Green Creek Hounds (GCH).
Miss Pat’s genteel welcome to all, her dogged determination for GCH to succeed and hard work both physical and administrative was the key to GCH’s being what it is today – a fox hunt to be proud of and hold its head up anywhere in the old USA.
I know I am only one of many that salute her. Miss Pat is hanging up her hat at the end of GCH’s season this year as master. I have only the utmost respect for this fine and true lady.
Pat Hale, we appreciate your excellent leadership, your fine example for me to follow and the GCH for all of us to enjoy.
As saddened as I am by the end of yet another era, I am looking forward to riding behind the new regime. I look ahead to many more years of GCH success.
Please join me in wishing Pat Hale and the new master of GCH great luck in all future endeavors. Miss Pat, my hat is off to you!
– Christie Heuman, Tryon