An estimated 200 people packed into the Mecca Lounge of Ardovino's Desert Crossing yesterday to pay tribute to Kevin Von Finger. El Paso Preservationist, Bernie Sargent (known for his love of six guns and shady ladies), created a video tribute and "emceed" the event. Kevin's brother, Mark Finger of Chicago, greeted and thanked people for coming. Eddie Holland, a band member of The San Patricios, mused that a drone strike would have wiped out much of of the El Paso region's environmental activists. Kevin Bixby's tribute to Kevin in the Southwest Environmental Center's news says why Kevin was such a conservation champion - sui generis really.
Here are pictures from the event courtesy of Fred Eiland:
Bernie Sargent sets up the video tribute.
Jennifer Barr Ardovino eulogizes Kevin.
A toast to Kevin
Mark Finger, Kevin's brother - center, visits with John Walton, r, and Maggie and John Moses
Henry Drake and Marina Ardovino
Robert Ardovino, left, makes a point with Jamie Ackerman.
Visiting and remembering
Ardovino's always has excellent, beautiful service.
And this tribute from Bernie Sargent:
Thank you, Jim. It was a grand day and Kevin would have enjoyed the crowd! I first met him in the creation of the Frontera Land Alliance, and every day working with him was a pleasure. I'm sorry he left us so soon - El Paso needs many more like him. RIP, dear friend.
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