Passing of Years, Passing of Souls
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- Happy Holidays folks! At the Florida Railroad Museum, we are quite busy with our North Pole Express event, but we are making the holidays happen this year. So, I'm happy that I could find time to make this final 2023 conclusion, as there are two former museum members who have recently passed away. I was given the honor of posting the plaques for these two gentlemen at our Nichols memorial site, meaning I could finally make a video in their commemoration. I'll explain it all in the video, but these two will never be forgotten. Thank You to all of you for watching my content throughout 2023, I look forward to seeing you all next year.
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When a soul falls another soul takes up the journey… that is you Dakota. Thank you for caring so much for the past as well as the future of the Florida Railway Museum.🙏
Dakota - you have become a man, with feelings and a soul, which you now are revealing from time to time, and with a recognition and appreciation for the gifts others have placed into your life by your association with them. A lot of guys don't get this far down the road to maturity. Congratulations. And thank you for a super video. Also, thanks to the museum for the plaques.
Well, I like to imagine that I don’t fit the bill of the average guy. Hearing that means a lot. I’ve been gifted my many throughout my life, and I’m aware of the role that those parts have played in making me who I am. Thank you for seeing that, again, it is my duty. Stay well my friend, Happy New Year.
As someone who has gone through the pain of a sudden death of a loved one, Mark Manley's passing hit close to home.
Mark was the first conductor I ever worked with ever since I began volunteering for the FRM back in January. I barely knew the guy because he after that day he left the railroad museum but came back a few months later. He was a funny guy. i remember stories about him where he used to tease the passengers that Dickey Road was I-75. "Look everyone its I-75!" he would say and the passengers actually looked.
I knew Josh more than Mark. When I first met him, while he was the Trainmaster, he was acting as the Engineer while Mark was the Conductor. I always looked up to Josh as like a father figure. He taught me what I needed to know about railroading and he never yelled at me. He was a fair man, and was firm. He told me stories about his railroading life on the New Jersey Transit and Conrail and a Class III railroad that i dont remember the name. Whenever i had questions about railroading and getting with them, i always went to him for advice. I almost never got to see him one last time because his family had covid. But luckily i still got to see him because a week later, he passed away. It broke my heart to lose him, and i knew there was still alot to learn from him. I would have showed up to his memorial, I even took time off for it, but then a stupid traffic jam on I-75 happened. I remembered how angry and sad i was when i was too late to make it. In fact, it's painful for me to talk about it right now. I do miss him.
R.I.P Mark Manley and Josh Long
Nicely done Dakota!
Thank you. Have a very Merry Christmas my friend.
A very good video, Dakota!!!! A nice way to honor your mentors and your friends!!!
Josh was such a good friend and I miss him a lot everyday. He served as ground zero on the pile after 9/11 working for the Poughkeepsie fire department. It was hard losing him.
My condolences to the families of Mark Manley and Joshua Long. Your train ride to heaven.
I'm sorry for your railroad loss I may come to visit your railroad ok sometime next year or the year after
Thank you. We’d love to have you.
May they both rest in peace, I didn't know both of these incredible employees at all but this hit me really hard.
That’s what’s even more disheartening, is that neither of them were museum employees. Both were volunteers, donating all of their time, until their ends, simply because they loved it.
@@kotabeaner Ah, my apologies, still. Sorry for both of your losses.
I remember Mark I only met him a few times but he let me go into the loco cab of 8330 and let me blow the horn such a nice guy. ❤
I’m glad you have a memorable experience with him. Like I said, I don’t know if I’d still be around to the extent I am if it wasn’t for him and his generosity.
Very sorry and sad your favorite railroad engineer passed away
Thank you for the comment. They will be missed.
Good job Dakota I’m soo very proud of you if anyone is going to keep that place going forward it’s you . Getting you there was the best way for many of us to finally move on and to honor these two men and their dedication. Keep pushing forward. That last summer doing ties with you was unforgettable and a way to leave it in the condition it was in when I first started out there all those years ago.. don’t stop doing what you do brother.
I can’t stop. As I said, it’s my duty. Hearing that from you means a lot, Grayson. None of what we have would be here if it wasn’t for you and all the others, perhaps including me. I’m glad that everything is panning out for you up north, my friend, you’ve always deserved it. Thank you for all of your mentorship, I too, owe everything to you.
Thank You for this Video Dakota. It was very nice and very respectful. I remember both and actually got to know Josh a bit. The loss of both is sad, but life goes on and so must you all so that the Florida Railroad Museum continues to grow, thrive and prosper. Doing so keeps the memories, desires and spirit of those who have come before us Alive. I hope that no one ever forgets.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. There are many who came before them, and many who will come after. Though, they more than deserve their few minutes on my channel, because a lot of it wouldn’t be here without their dedication and mentorship. Life goes on, the future is whatever we make it. So make it a good one.
-Back to the Future III
Even with no knowledge of these individuals, and having no ties with the museum, or operations, this video was still able to convey to me the extended history not only of the museum, but the people who worked there. I am beyond impressed with the quality, depth, and emotion in this production. I don’t know any of these people and I still got emotional during this (maybe im just a crybaby) Good work as always.
Well, thank you pal, that means a lot. As I said, I just don’t feel that I could move forward without paying the proper respects to those who impacted my life so heavily. I’m glad that you found the value I attempted to convey, because neither I, or this organization would be where they are without the contributions these men gave.
this is by-far the best video you’ve ever made Dakota, hats off dawg.
WILL MISS JOSH LONG AND MR. MANLEY
Great Video honoring Mark & Josh bud!! :) There should also be a video & plaque at MP 857 for Karen Apfel… she was one of the FRRM greats as well & she was also the first & only woman Conductor & locomotive engineer
Yep, I remember Karen… Many locomotives rides were taken with her. She, like Mark, was always positive, charming and welcoming to everyone. Shame that she never had a plaque made…unfortunately I doubt I’ll ever know if it was by choice, or if it was just forgotten about…
@@kotabeaner That’s sad if it was forgotten about… there should DEFINITELY be a plaque for her!! Let’s make it happen 😁😁
Also BTW CSX made the S Line in Plant City is now a No Horn Zone as the bags on the Sign has been Removed but the A Line Trains still blow the horns.
That is of incredibly minimal concern on a video like this.
I have been looking forward to more of your videos.
Very respectful and nice that you took time to honor all of these wonderful people. May all of them Rest in Peace. Keep up your great work!
Happy to hear. Again, it’s my moral obligation. Thank you for watching it. May they all Rest in Peace.