Author: Christopher Moran

October 3, 1994 Christopher Moran

Bob “Pops” Phillips / Gone to the Golden Hills The first honorary Humbug.Was a WWII pilot who trained at Rice Army Air Field.His son Jim Phillips is an X Humbug.Bob was known for being a great man who was humble and had traveled much of the Southern California desert before roads were paved.

October 2, 1993 Christopher Moran

Wade Kirloff / Gone to the Golden Hills Was a USMC veteran of the Saipan campaign and never spoke of his service in WWII.He was active for a long time and constructed awnings for trailers in parks. He was a great clamper and very generous.He was close friends with Harold Tulledge.

October 2, 1992 Christopher Moran

Bill West Owner of West Wood Works.Keeper of the List.Has made valuable contributions to past cook shacks.Loyal Clamper at Death Valley Encampment.Allowed Graybeards to meet at his shop and office in earlier years for Graybeards meeting.