Today, is World Gratitude Day and I grateful for so many things. Of course, there have been so many people that have  enriched my life while researching and preserving this rich history.

While they are no longer with us, I want take this opportunity to thank a trio of people and who are intertwined–Eslie Cann, Philip Hall and R.B. “Doc” Tangeman.

Eslie was a part of the Ramelli family of Long and Sierra Valleys. When I first met her, she was working at the Nevada Historical Society. It should be noted, that I began my research at a very young age. Anyhow, whenever she spotted something whether it a newspaper article of the late1800s and or new photograph acquisition that pertained to the Lassen region she would send a copy  to me.

Two  Nevada Historical Society members, were Lassenites. Phil Hall, who was born at Constantia in 1909 and Doc Tangemen, a well known and respected veterinarian. It was through Elsie that I really got know these two fine men. Of course, things change. Eslie retired and moved to Long Valley, next to her daughter and son-in-law, Corinne and John Matley.  In 1994, Phil moved to Forestville to be near his family. Doc from time to time would visit Phil, and upon his return to Susanville, Doc would deliver to me a manila envelope from Phil of historic photographs.

These folks were so precious, and I am forever grateful to them.

Tim