Herman Hill Memorial Gathering (Dec. 30, 2015) event photos added to thread

Herman Chester Hill
November 6, 1921 ~ December 6, 2013



Please join me in remembering Herman; the gold miner, famous author, story teller, rocket scientist, bad joke teller, card shark, my baja dad. He loved baja, the ambassador of the second row of Guillermo's, loved exploring the desert in search of the Jesuit gold.

Mornings were his favorite time of the day, with a hot cup of coffee and sweet rolls if he could get them. Because of his morning routine and his fondness for Las Flores, I would love for anyone who happens to be in Bahia to join me out at Las Flores to share stories and remember him. We will have hot coffee, donuts, other sweet treats as well as birthday cake. If you knew Herman, you knew that every day was his birthday.

When:Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Where: Las Flores, Bahia de Los Angeles
Time: 9:00 a.m. - ?



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These photos were taken by Graham Mackintosh, the last ones taken before Herman died.




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Gone but not forgotten.

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We had a wonderful gathering the morning of December 30th out at the Las Flores cemetery to remember Herman. The weather cleared, over 30 people came together from all ends of the bay to laugh, reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the man we all loved.
I was asked to share photos here as some of the folks who attended don't use Facebook. I didn't take many photos, I hope that others will share as well.


We placed Herman's ashes off to the right of the main cemetery out of respect for those who are already there. Over the years a few of the older existing graves have disappeared, and I didn't want to take the chance of disturbing them.





Unfortunately not all people have respect for others, or the dead for that matter. Herman's plaque was stolen, pulled out of the cement before it had the chance to dry. It was reported and I will replace it. No need to get into who did it or why, the Delgado and Policia have the information and will take it from there.

In the meantime we left a wooden plaque so that Herman wouldn't go out cowboy style in an unmarked grave. I only mention this should anyone visit Las Flores in the near future, before I have the chance to replace it this summer.

Thank you to those who were able to join us and to those who were with us from afar.

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Quote: Originally posted by fdt

Sorry to hear about the plaque being stolen. It looked very nice and original, you say you will get another one, IMHO have it made of a hard plastic or even fiber glass and paint it to resemble the original, a replica in other words but this one the thieves can't sell for scrap so they might leave it. Saludos, Fernando

five cents of scrap value......