Quote Originally Posted by Saluqi View Post
"It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of NAFA founder Hal Webster. Hal was the driving force in starting NAFA and we are eternally grateful to him and his contributions to North American Falconry."


I am glad to see that officially stated by NAFA. This was not always recognized or appreciated by the NAFA leadership.

Quote Originally Posted by wyodjm View Post
I will always remember having breakfast with Hal, Frank Beebe and Frank Bond at the California Hawking Club's meet in Bakersfield in 2000! At Frank Bond's invitation. We spent the better part of two hours chatting and sharing stories.

That was almost 20 years ago. All three of those gentlemen are gone now and I'm finding myself smiling and feeling sad at the same time. I was sitting among three legends! I wish I had a photo of our time together. However, that small moment in time is forever burned into my memory!
Wow, considering how far apart Hal and Frank had drifted that is a treat to hear about. I had met both Hal and Frank on a few occasions over the last 20 years, but there were large time and geography separations. Unfortunately, I never was able to engage in conversation with Hal beyond a hello and a warm handshake.