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Remembering Jim Longo
The funeral for Franklin Lakes historian Jim Longo is today, and I just wanted to share a few words to mark his passing.
When I began researching High Mountain last year, Jim was a great resource.
Jim gave me a tour of one of his favorite places, the Franklin Clove, explaining its long and incredible history.
He showed me nearby Buttermilk Falls and also told me where I could find an old map of the falls and surrounding area.
Jim shared a wonderful video of the history of the clove that he had created with one of his daughters.
In the process, Jim helped remind me that history is integral to natural history, and that we are nowhere without a sense of place. Great teacher, great guy.
Franklin Clove has always seemed hallowed to me — now even more so.
6 comments
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Sorry to hear. So terrific that he was able to share so much information with you.
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That would be eagerly anticipated.
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Very sad to hear. I took his walking tour of the cove a few years ago. It was wonderful. I also remember him writing for the old Wyckoff News. He was a great guy.
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Truly a man of character by all reports. Life well lived
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I hope to get a copy of the video at some point and share it.
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So sorry to hear of this. He seemed like a very remarkable man and a treasure to those who knew him. Is there any way we can see that video that he made? Is there a link? Thank you, and again I would like to offer my sympathy for your loss.
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6 comments
Alice
Sorry to hear. So terrific that he was able to share so much information with you.
Marianne Herrmann
That would be eagerly anticipated.
Buzz Woods
Very sad to hear. I took his walking tour of the cove a few years ago. It was wonderful. I also remember him writing for the old Wyckoff News. He was a great guy.
Sally
Truly a man of character by all reports. Life well lived
Jim Wright
I hope to get a copy of the video at some point and share it.
Marianne Herrmann
So sorry to hear of this. He seemed like a very remarkable man and a treasure to those who knew him. Is there any way we can see that video that he made? Is there a link? Thank you, and again I would like to offer my sympathy for your loss.