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Buck Trott Remembered
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: 2016/12 - December
Col. Allen “Buck” Trott was a Highlands Rotarian for decades. He exemplified the ideals enshrined in our Rotary principles.
For those of us fortunate enough to orbit his generous circle, Buck was a tireless friend, always working on projects that’d benefit his neighbors.
To the youngest Highlanders, he was Santa Claus. How extraordinary it was to be on a first-name basis with Santa, whom you’d run into throughout the year. Buck kept up with the academic and athletic progress of his young fans and was always encouraging them to keep working hard, to not lose heart when things in their lives were not going well, to remember that they were loved and had a friend who’d listen to them anytime.
Buck spearheaded the effort to restore Mirror Lake to its pristine state and cultivated relations with local, state and national officials who could aid in the project. His indefatigable good spirits were infectious and there were few who could resist his gentle yet relentless push and pull.
Buck also served as mayor of Highlands and relished the non-stop challenges. He made a point to know every town employee on a first-name basis and he earned a reputation as being approachable any time, a patient listener. Buck understood what it was to be public servant, and he relished the role.
We lost Buck on September 15. Our club and our community are greatly diminished in his passing. The Rotary Club of Highlands will work to emulate the marvelous example that our friend made of his life.
