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Our View
Making a
difference
Many Rappahannock residents were saddened
this week by the news of several deaths most
notably those of Lt. Col. Chris Salmon and Roger Batchelder.
Both of these gentlemen had called Rappahannock County their home for many years and both served the community in many ways in their own uniquely individual styles.
Putting aside past careers, they both embraced their retirement years not as an end but as the beginning of new paths and new relationships creating new friendships that would ultimately enrich and nurture many lives.
Many people at Chris Salmon’s full military funeral on Monday had never met him but they felt they knew him so well because of his many faithful years serving as the catalyst for Rappnet — the community’s Internet bulletin board.
When Chris became ill there was a huge outpouring from the community, wafting up prayers for his. recovery and prayers that his wife, Pat, would find the strength and courage that she needed.
Lt. Col. Chris Salmon will be missed.
Robert Batchelder joined the ranks of Rappahannock realtors in the early 70s and early on made his mark as a gentle and humorous soul.
Although not a native of Rappahannock, Mr. Batchelder embraced the country life and all that was unique about his home county. He showed this pride in many ways, from the custom license plates on his vehicles to the clever copy he wrote for his real estate advertisements.
But more importantly, Mr. Batchelder loved the people of Rappahannock, offering a handshake — or a helping hand — to those he encountered every day.
Many had just seen Roger a few days before his death, chatted with him about the beautiful spring we’re having or what was his latest volunteering commitment with any of a numerous community organizations.
His services are this coming Saturday afternoon at the top of Massie Mountain. There will be a crowd.
Roger Batchelder will be missed.
The back of an elaborate wall hanging is a mess of twisted knots, broken threads, zigzags and odd shapes and patterns but the front is a beautifully crafted design of tightly interwoven patterns and colorful forms — all making a difference in the tapestry of life.
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