I was sad today when I turned on the computer and learned that Andy Griffith had passed away. For some of us, he is embedded in our youth and memories of a kinder, gentler time. I won't attempt to eulogize because that's for others to do who actually knew the facts of his life. But I do want to share a picture I took of Andy, with his wife Cindy and daughter Dixie, circa 1973. He was nice enough to stop and share a little time cutting up with us. I'm happy to say that Andy was just as nice and friendly in person as he was on tv.
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This picture was taken in Topanga Canyon, California during a parade for charity. I seem to recall it was for the local animal rescue because Earl Holliman and Joanne Worley were in the back of a pickup with a bunch of dogs, asking people to adopt them, but any specifics are gone from my memory now. Several celebrities who lived in the neighborhood came out that day with their vintage cars to help raise money. The reason I was there was because my then husband--that's him in the black hat and jacket, with his arm propped on the top of Andy's seat--was part of a western stunt group that regularly put on shows to benefit charities. At the time, my husband and the rest of the stunt guys were all sailors stationed at Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station. There were three others in the group, but they'd wandered away by the time I took the picture.
Anyway, I just wanted to share and say one last, "Hey, Andy! You will be missed."
Devon
What a wonderful photo and a great memory to hold onto. I found out about Andy Griffith's death via a police blog I subscribe to. They were saying good bye to the friendliest cop ever.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful goodbye to a man who was such a big part of our youths. What talent he had in so many areas! He'll be missed. How wonderful that you got to meet him, Devon. :-)
ReplyDeleteCool picture, Irma!!! That was really something special that you got to meet him.
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Thanks for stopping by and leaving comments, ladies! Digging out this old picture from my photo albums sent me on a trip into the past. I met a lot of people and had some wonderful experiences in my younger days. At the time, I took it all in stride. I was never one of those people who got starstruck. Still not. But I'm so thankful for all those people I met, all the unusual experiences, and the places I was able to see. Thanks again! :)
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