He had to have his boots to get across the creek!


Tom Coon lived on Van Hoesen Rd and walked cross lots to work, digging graves at Pine Plains Cemetery.
1) Dorothy and Bud in 2004, at Diane's. In background is a photo of Dad's grandparents.
2) Clay Fire Dept ladder truck tribute at entrance to Pine Plains Cemetery, Sep 16, 2006.
3) Members of Clay Fire Dept in uniform, preparing to bid farewell to Bud.
4) Bud's hat is on the gear shift of the Farmall 100, where he would leave it. Flags are at half staff.
5) Monument at Pine Plains Cemetery.
6) Clay Fire Dept tribute: "We'll Miss You".

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