re: Today is the 45th anniversary of the worst day of my life

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I didn’t realize there were 3000 people in Athens 45 years ago. I bet I know some of your people there. It was a small town when I was in school. Your father must have been amazing for that kind of response. I am sorry for your loss.

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We weren't from Athens, we really lived closer to Madison, but we knew there would be a big attendance. He was a popular man.
McConnell Funeral home had the best facilities to handle it, but it wasn't enough.
People came from Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, all of Limestone County. Black, white, green, they all showed up.
I didn't even own a proper suit at the time. A certain tailor shop back then, made one for me. In 48 hours free of charge.