GDG- Becky Lyons

[Jim Lamason]

To all of the GDGrs.

I have been more of a lurker then an active participant. For quite some
time. 

I met Becky a couple of years ago. Friendly, never forgot my name, always
had a warm handshake and a smile, and always would smile at my some times
silly questions (nobody's questions btw I am sure were ever silly to her!). 

I will miss her. As I had become accustomed to her smiling face every time I
walked into the VC. 

Much like Brian Pohanka did, along with so  many others who have now, passed
on, they leave behind a legacy of service, of love of history, the
willingness to share and to teach, in a patient, loving manner. 

Another pair of shoes, that I wonder how they will ever be filled... 

Rest in Peace Becky.. Well done, good and faithful servant, I know your rest
from your labors will be sweet. 

Jim Lamason 

-----Original Message-----
From: gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com [mailto:gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com]
On Behalf Of Marian Latimer
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:21 PM
To: gettysburg at gdg.org
Subject: GDG- Becky Lyons

Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


What a shock.  I considered Becky a good friend.  I first met her at one of 
the Women's History Symposiums and we shared stories of our dogs and cats, 
LOL.  Becky was a former Michiganian and when I asked her what she missed 
from here, she said Vernor's Ginger Ale so many 12 packs of the stuff went 
out to Gettysburg with me.  Whenever I saw a sale I stocked up.  She was a 
great sounding board and provider of advice when I was researching Kate 
Hewitt (well, do we ever stop?) and she was one of the first persons I 
called after I first stood at her grave.  My last memory of her is her 
standing up on Culp's Hill this past April at the Battle Seminar with Sue 
Boardman, giving their talk.  I remember her leaning on her walking stick 
pointing out different things and telling us the story of that part of the 
battle with great enthusiasm.  Just today something relating to Kate came in

the mail from the historian out in NY and it saddens me that I won't be able

to share it with her.  I will truly miss her.  What a great loss to 
Gettysburg.  She knew her stuff.  It will never be the same without her.
Marian 

 
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