I met this very kind man on my very first day on the trail, after leaving the HI hostel, at the Ed Garvey shelter. He gave me the most precious advice, his constant motto of "injury and illness free."
As luck would have it, I also met him on the very LAST day I was on the trail, since I had skipped a long section to visit someone.
Wouldn't mind saying hi to him!
-Raging Moose 2015