So I recently moved to HHI and engaged Mr. Riley in a conversation over the origins of the HHI St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Parade. He shared his story with a smile on his face. If you know then you know…

Coming to Hilton Head was something new for me…calling if you want say that. I say divine intervention.

I didn’t formally know Mr . Riley other than in passing but his Celtic Irishman demeanor made me feel though I was back in Ireland have an Craic with old friend.

I had to come to the pub and toast a fine Irishman who made you feel like family from the first meeting…

So I lift my glass of the finest Irish Whiskey… and stand at your nest at then end of the bar… and say: Go raibh síocháin siorraí ort, Agus go bhfeicimid a chéile arís ar neamh.

Thank you Sir for making me feel welcomed from my first day on the island.

Alastair Crosbie….your Scottish Friend .

Thank you for your kindness 

Tom was a force.  He accomplished so much in his lifetime.  When you would come back for a visit he always would give you a warm “Welcome Home”!.  He will be missed.

Thinking of Diane and their family.

Rita M