On July 21, Frank Plummer of Keene, NH died while hiking the Bald Mountain/Rondaxe trail near Old Forge.
As a family we grieve the loss of “Papi”, but are at peace that he died with his boots on and his hiking stick in his hand in his favorite place on earth—the Adirondacks. None of us would have it any other way.
The Plummer family wishes to express a very humble and heartfelt thank you to everyone who assisted in responding to the call for help that day.
We are so grateful for the assistance, support and caring we received on the trail and in the days afterwards.
To those of you on the trail who jumped in and helped—thank you for your generous spirit and the gift of your skills, physical strength, and desire to help a fellow hiker.
To the rescue personnel and emergency responders—thank you for your professionalism, and your commitment to the well-being and safety of your communities. What everyone did that day was exhausting and difficult. Thank you so much.
As a family, we are blessed with years of memories of hiking, paddling, camping, and loving the Adirondacks. We thank you for your help and support.
You can bet you will see us next year. We have to finish our hike to the fire tower!
With deep gratitude,
Ellen Plummer,
Frank’s daughter
Blacksburg, VA
