Interesting reading about Tom Harty’s boots [“He’s still hiking with me,” Recorder, July 15]. When I was leading a hike for the Appalachian Mountain Club, Tom and Barbara were with us. Tom said if we are too slow, don’t wait for us. We never had to.

I was talking with Tom shortly before he was killed. He had just climbed Mount Greylock on a time trial. He said he was beat when he reached the top. He said that he hoped to do better next year. Tom was always my role model.

Don Flye

Petersham

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