Becoming the inspiration

Somewhere along the trail, PCT hiker Geoff Tyson and I traded places

FOR MEMORIAL DAY, some folks attend an event honoring veterans who have given their lives for our country. Some barbecue and drink beer. Some camp or putter in their gardens.

My friend Geoff Tyson, 56, spent last Memorial Weekend trying to quit smoking.

He drove from his home in Springfield to Leavenworth, Wash., all but locked himself in a friend’s cabin…