Mary Patricia Kernahan Buck

Dear Rinker, Ned and all of your family,
I have no connection with your family except I lived in Morris Plains at the same time that your family did and when I was married, my husband and I moved to Mt Kemble Ave in Morris Township. I had just finished reading your book about your journey over the Oregon Trail. I was very much taken with what you and Ned were able to accomplish but you never mentioned your mother until the very end. And then in a few days her obituary was in the local...

Dear Rinky and Macky and all the other amazing Buck children:

I will always remember your mom with fondness. We lived down the street (Mt. Kemble Avenue) in Harding Township and my father adored both of your parents. He spoke of them until the day he died. What a beautiful family you were and continue to be. Your parents knew how to raise children and now they are together again watching over all of you.

Bask in the remembrances of your folks - they don't come along like...