u/wizrha

I just had surgery so i can’t lift it up to check! Does anyone recognize this grey pattern on the mattress?

Hi everyone - I’m writing to share some sad news about Floppy, aka John Humphries. He passed away yesterday while on a section hike. John and his wife Anita hiked the whole way last year for a cause; they donated nearly 65k to a cystic fibrosis charity:

https://www.wyff4.com/article/editorial-john-anita-humphries-complete-appalachian-trail/65970720

After the news was published on another social media site it was clear how many people knew and cared for him. I thought I would post here and have a place to share trail memories and remember him.

I’m not a thru hiker myself, just the inn keeper where he spent his last night. His plan was to leave his car with us for the week while he hiked CT. I got a call on Saturday that he would not be returning that night as planned. Myself and staff were hoping for the best and awaiting news of how he was doing, but unfortunately it did not turn out as hoped. Our interactions were incredibly warm, and his trail partner was equally as lovely. He even offered to pay for that night John was meant to stay, which was heartbreaking.

If you have any memories of Floppy, please share them. He remarked about his 2025 hike that he was “touched by the kindness and generosity of fellow hikers and trail town residents along the way.”