Romey’s dad volunteered for the WV State Park system for decades. When he was honored for this work in May 2024, a dedication requiring an act of state government was in progress. The James R Michael Gazebo was dedicated on June 15, 2025.
Of course this meant a potluck featuring banana pudding which disappeared so fast that there is no photographic evidence. Jim had ice cream. It was like a magic energy elixer.
People had stuff to say.
And then we ambled down to see the new plaque.
All in all it was a great father’s day present for Jim on one of his last public outings.
