I may not be the most appropriate one to post this as I didn't know Tony as well as many on this board, but he and I shared a common interest that maybe many of you didn't know about. Tony probably wasn't one to brag about his contributions to worthy causes, but he was a member of the board of directors of Kentucky State Police Trooper Island kids camp. (www.kentuckystatepolice.org/island.htm). Trooper Island is a camp on Dale Hollow Lake and not only was he a board member but also a major contributor in many ways to the success of the kids camp. There were many occasions through the years where boats and motors were repaired with no labor bill. Given the number of boats and engines owned by the island and the fact that much of the camp is run on donations, this was no small contribution to the success of the program. Many of you may not have been aware of this as it typically was not advertised or made public. I don't believe he did it for public recognition as much as he did it because he saw how much good the program did in young people's lives. Today at Trooper Island Appreciation Day, a well deserved moment of reflection was held for board member Tony Reynolds. This is not some shameless attempt for donations to the camp. I invite you to visit the above website and there is an address where one can send a check in his honor and memory. Visit the website to see some of the good he was a part of and some of the good he did that maybe many of you did not realize.
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