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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

That's what the man said So won't you listen to what the man said. 😁

Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I say it again and again...all I hope is for my teams to keep me interested until my next team's season gets under way. So, the Yankees kept me interested while my Giants and Rangers are off to fine starts. And then? Knicks in 5 gets going!

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hey, it's me in Acadia last month. Wearing my hat from my penultimate national park visit incidently... #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's funny that I check in and post from multiple apps, but always forget the MLB one....maybe because I'm afraid of forgetting or accidentally screwing up my PW or something. 😂⚾ Enjoy the game!

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I don't know if "Angry Runs" is still a thing, but way to Bear Down on that TD catch and run...

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Among my travel goals is seeing a ballgame in all 50 states. Wyoming is one of three states I'm missing. I have zero interest in seeing a ballgame in the Grand Teton or any other National Park. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sure, but maybe the good guys can win it this time? 😜

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Same here. Very worth seeing if in El Paso. #parkchat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I returned there on the same trip where I got to Johnstown Flood NM. BTW, Does anyone my age or older remember the flood there in the 1970s? #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q11: Thinking about visits to memorials that you have made, name the site and one thing you would add or remove to enhance the symbolism or message for future visitors. @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q10: The folks at Flight 93 NHS were kind enough to host #ParkChat multiple years during their busiest week. Have you been more inspired by these chats to visit their or any Memorials & Monuments in the NPS system, or more local ones? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q9: Do places that convey honor and respect like Arlington National Cemetery further the national conversation on our history of slavery? Explain.

go.nps.gov

The Beginnings of Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

The Beginnings of Arlington National Cemetery

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My parents did take us, but I had to go back as an adult to appreciate many of them. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q8: The Flight 93 NMEM was an example of how memorials can be created by a diverse group of stakeholders through forming of a memorial “community” or partnership. Given this background, what role should memorials play in “community.” @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A7 I mentioned the Stone Creek Massacre site earlier. One of the more powerful Ranger talks I ever heard was given there. Combined with the signs mentioning "Reconciliation" and it definitely gave a few perspectives. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A6 I finally made it to Johnstown Flood NM a couple weeks ago. It was a moving site with some really well done pictures, movies, and just descriptions of the flood. Then to overlook the spots where the damn breached and so forth...it was a more powerful site than expected. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q7. We may learn much from history books, but what knowledge/perspective have you picked up through Ranger talks or museum visits at National Monuments and/or Memorials? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q6: Some memorials are historic landscapes like Johnstown Flood NPS while Flight 93 and others are a blend between historic and memorial landscape (designed to honor). Which landscapes resonates the most to you? Any examples? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yeah, I think most any scenic view works as a good spot for contemplation. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q5: Events of September 11, 2001 and others can and have shaped our perspectives on how we value and recognize life and death. What similarities or differences in memorial building do you see today compared to 100 years or longer? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A3: Often, that place has been right by a Park Ranger, giving a more detailed description of the place. Sand Creek Massacre comes to mind for me. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q4. Think of our more scenic National Parks. Describe any site(s) you’ve visited that cause you similar reflection as perhaps you feel at a National Monument or Memorial. @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yeah, humbling for sure when you see the signs and the number of people lost. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q3: Many memorials and cemeteries offer a place for reflection. When visiting these places, where do you experience the most reflective spaces that speak about the history or event that took place? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I know what you mean! I won't even bring up my visit to Acadia this past weekend. Talk about surface scratching... #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yeah, from the bottom of the hill it's captivating too. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yeah, I remember first seeing that. Striking for sure.. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q2: What motivates you to revisit a memorial or monument more than once? Is there something specific that leads you to make multiple visits? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A1 For me, the Flight 93 Tower or Voices sure comes to mind. #ParkChat

A gray, open tower in front of an overcast sky.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q1: Starting off with an easy one tonight. What is the most unique or standout feature from a memorial that you have visited? Share a picture if you have one! @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thanks, Kari. I'll be hosting from NY's Hudson Valley. Looking forward to the hour. It wasn't a down hour when the Flight 93 folks hosted (or when I cohosted with them), and I'll try to keep that going. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm hosting #ParkChat at the top of the hour, borrowing and recrafting questions from when the folks at the Flight 93 Memorial hosted/co-hosted this annual chat...

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Need to come back to NY, bud...

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

... & happy ampersand day to all who celebrate!

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