Date: 1/3/25 7:05 am From: Ann Robertson (via carolinabirds Mailing List) <carolinabirds...> Subject: John Fussell / Today's Coastal Review Article
Dear Carolinabirders,
My late husband Chester and I bought John Fussell's book over 25 years ago when we were new to birding. He loomed as a giant in our minds. Since I was never fortunate enough to meet John, I've eagerly read each post from those of you who knew him. I really appreciate all of the tributes that help paint a picture of this complex and irreplaceable Naturalist.
I tried to post a few days ago because I found minutes from a Morehead City Council meeting in Septembet 2022 where John Fussell made an appeal for a observation deck to be constructed in a MHC natural area. My post didn't go through, so I sent the information to Marty Wall, who plans to investigate it as a possible tribute to JF.
Meanwhile, I wanted to let everyone know that today's lead article in the Coastal Review (the online voice of the NC Coastal Federation) is a great summary of John Fussell's legacy. Some of you are quoted in it, and I'm sure you've already read it. For those of you who haven't, it is located at coastalreview.org.
There's also a link in the article to the funeral home website where there are some tributes well worth reading, plus another nice photo of John with a spotting scope.
Such a sad loss - and what a void to fill! Those of us left behind must now aim higher.
