A Question of Worth

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09/09/09 We just got the news. Someone of real worth to our planet has died. Besides a glowing obituary in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and a memorial service this week, Rachel Crandall's memory will be in the forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica and in the hearts of her many friends and associates. What will not be seen will be the huge outpouring of grief given up for a used up pop star earlier this summer. Rachel taught us to value and preserve this precious planet. She gave honor to sacred places and preserved the stories of a vanishing culture. Her energy and enthusiasm for this work was infectious. If only it had the reach of "Billie Jean". Let us be mindful of what we most highly esteem. Godspeed Rachel.

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Photos

Rachel at San Gerardo Station in Monte Verde
Rachel has funded this educational endeavor.

Comments

[Debby]

Sad
Your words are eloquent and I can feel your sadness. Such is life. Death is the mystery of life to me.