Couple bids fond farewell to 'skull crew' members

It is terribly sad to say goodbye to a friend who you have known for many years, but to say goodbye to two friends within a month is truly disturbing, especially since there were both connected to us for the same cause. Friendships form in the strangest ways when everyone has a common interest and whether you speak every day or a couple times a year, you're happy to be around them.

We can honestly say we do not remember when we first met Harry Moss and Barbara Kolesar because when you form bonds with people, it feels like they have been in your life forever. Harry and Barbara joined our group of volunteers for the haunted trail and became part of the "Skull Crew" back in the '90s and we and I looked forward to working with them year after year. As this year's event approaches, the whole group will feel this loss.

Harry would always check in with us around mid-September to see how things with the upcoming trail were progressing and would take pride in describing his newest costume creation and how he would scare everyone. We thoroughly enjoyed watching his eyes light up with the anticipation of the event.

Barbara was one of our main ticket sellers for the hay ride, and no matter what the weather was (and those booths were windy and cold most years), she was there with blankets and gloves to handle ticket sales and count money with frozen fingers and toes. We saw her shivering many nights, but never would she leave her booth.

These two folks were so willing to help out in any way they could at any time, and would get angry at us if we didn't ask. Their spirit of volunteerism should be recognized and carried on by everyone.

The skull crew will not be the same without Harry and Barbara; however, they will be in everyone's hearts and prayers so their presence will always be with us. We will all miss Harry Moss and Barbara Kolesar but know they are now our spirits in the sky. We love you and will miss you both, and we will dance again!

Carolyn and Tom Dardani

Monmouth Junction section

of South Brunswick