I'm not a spokesman for the club but feel a need to say this. On June 23, 2008 Herb Reynolds passed away. For those who didn't know Herb, you missed a great one. For those of us who did, he was an inspiration.
Herb was the founder of North Carolina's oldest and largest traditional archery club and it's long term president. At the recent NC Traditional Archery Championship that the club host every experiyear, Herb was there and active, but it was obvious that he was losing ground in the battle for life.
Every year Herb stops at every booth to say "hello" and talk a while. He made it a point to spend time with as many people as possible, and always made everyone feel very welcome.
One of the things that attracted me to Carolina Archery Club was the diversity and knowledge within the club and how no one tried to lord it over the rest. I give Herb credit for much of that. There are good people at Carolina who will step up to lead, but I don't know of anyone who can give what Herb did. He and his wife were the heart and soul.
Farewell friend and you will be missed. Next year, at the NC Traditional Championship, I will see you if only in my mind. Especially at the Sunday morning service up on the knoll where Herb often gave testimony. Thank you Herb for your friendship.