This Sunday will be a big event on the trail. Dr. David Brillhart of Abingdon was the one who had the original idea to convert the rail bed to a trail, some 25 years ago. He died in February and his family was kind enough to direct those wishing to make memorial gifts to the Creeper Trail Club. Dr. Brillhart's obituary stated that he considered the Creeper Trail his greatest legacy. That's quite a statement, considering the many, many adults and children he treated in his medical practice through the years and the impact his professional skills had on families and the health of the community. Still, he saw the trail as a great part of our region.
On Sunday, we will honor Dr. Brillhart with the dedication of a trailside pavilion at the "Y" park, just behind Elderspirit, about a 1/4 mile from the Abingdon trailhead. The memorial gifts given by his friends and family funded its construction. Club members provided the labor under the direction of Keith Linkous with the Town of Abingdon. The public is invited to attend the dedication, which begins at 5:00. I hope you can join us.
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