Comments on: ‘Million Dollar Monarch’ and the latest goings-on

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:50:51 +0000

Thanks for reairing this film this evening, it’s a wonderful story.

By: Stan

Stan — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:34:39 +0000

Great story, where is it at? I probably have drove by it several times, but never noticed it. I would love to take some pics before its demise.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:17:07 +0000

Unfortunately, it seems the tree is suffering:
http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/10/03/million-dollar-monarch-goes-to-wood-chipper/

By: Carlton Cranor

Carlton Cranor — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:20:22 +0000

It was wonderful to see the tribute to the “Hiland Park” tree that I looked froward to seeing each Christmas with all it’s lights. I now live a thousand miles away but have fond memories of the tree.

By: Jason Rupert

Jason Rupert — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 04:07:23 +0000

Didn’t realize when a group of 20 plus friends rented a bus to look at Christmas lights and ceremoniously circled the tree what significance was there. I was flipping through the channels and when I landed on PBS’s Million Dollar Monarch. I instantly recongnized the tree when they panned to it lit up with lights. We all had a lot of fun that night and took part in some history too, thanks to Rob(our ring leader)

By: Tom Whitmore

Tom Whitmore — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:46:08 +0000

I was just at an event that paid tribute to one of my ancestors who did a similar thing — bought the land called Redwood Canyon, and donated it to the country as Muir Woods 100 years ago. Each of us has a chance to be a steward for the earth; we choose to do so, each in our own small way, and some of them turn out large. I bow to those who have protected this tree over the years. “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is today.”

By: JudiH

JudiH — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:56:08 +0000

What a great short film! I knew nothing of this story, but I have often admired the tree since coming to Dallas in 1983. Beautiful job, and well worth watching.

By: ruthz

ruthz — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:59:14 +0000

I loved the short film. Knowledge of our city’s history is vital to keep us from being just random citizens but instead a community. It is perfect timing too, the holiday season is perfect to go and experience it in person. I love how knowing this about this tree now makes me feel small in a differnt sense; to know that the tree was here way before us and will hopefully be around way after us to tell its tale…our tale. Great job! Keep up the good work!

By: billh

billh — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:13:55 +0000

Really nice film, well worth the time to watch. Thanks for sharing that. I love know the background of how that tree came to be. Very nice story.