Growing up in Haines, I could never understand the pull this town had on my mom, Sue Meacock.

In my 20s, I thought it must be the slower pace of life.

In my 30s, I thought it had to be the mountains.

In my 40s, and after my mom’s service and reception last Saturday, May 18 – a day we will never forget – I decided it’s you, the people of Haines.

We would like…