• Rapidcreek@reddthat.com
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        11 months ago

        He had Parkinson’s and could not talk. But, he wanted me to talk to him, according to the flight attendant, to keep him company.

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          11 months ago

          Awe… Hopefully you were good company and he wasn’t thinking “I sure wish this guy would shut up”. Just being in the same room as him is an honor.

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            11 months ago

            He was able to make his wishes known. When we landed I walked him through the airport. He could not walk well. The odd and beautiful thing was everybody in the airport would stop, stare and smile. The love and admiration was almost palpable. Ye gods it was a sight.

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      11 months ago

      You could take on Screaming Steve McMean? Screaming Steve’s so fast, he finishes his milk before his momma pours it! He’s so mean he chews through pacifiers! He’s so strong he shoves the square block through the triangle slot!