On Thursday, January 24th, three men were murdered in mountains just across the border in Virginia. Investigators found Ron Hudler, his son Fred and their friend John Miller shot to death at the Hudler family farm in Grayson County. The news floored me.
I had the pleasure of spending several days with the Hudlers at their Christmas tree operation during the height of November harvest. We were working on a documentary for WRAL called "The Perfect Tree". Ron and his sons welcomed us with open arms as we continually got in their way during their most crucial part of the year.
It was a particularly special time because my wife and I have a cabin near their operation in West Jefferson. And the people of the town had just elected Ron's son Dale as mayor.
Just two months later, Ron, Fred and John are dead.
As a result, there are wives without husbands. Children without fathers. Mothers without sons.
Please keep the Hudler and Miller families in our prayers.
Jay
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