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Debra Madonna's avatar

WOW. I want to read more about Buddy

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Cynthia Boatright Raleigh's avatar

What a story. Buddy was definitely a character.

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Shell Norman's avatar

Yes, he was. And when I got home from being out of town when I wrote that, I found some pictures of him. Such a good looking young man too. How awful that he was gone so soon.

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Cynthia Boatright Raleigh's avatar

Makes you wonder why a particular member of a family is so persistent in the role of the "rogue" of the bunch.

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David Shaw's avatar

I would bet money the guard shot him. Ever see the movie "Cool hand Luke?"

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Shell Norman's avatar

I never did see it, but we have a running joke in our family that my dad saw it a hundred times. He always mentioned that title.

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David Shaw's avatar

It should be ranked among the top 100 movies. Explores deep human emotions, southern chain gangs, male bonding, with innumerable comedic incidents. In short, a triumph of a movie. Also includes some really great supporting cast like George Kennedy.

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Benn Gilmore's avatar

Hard to say I "liked" your story. I liked your telling of an awful moment for Buddy's family. You are a true storyteller, Shell.

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Shell Norman's avatar

I am embracing that title: “Storyteller”! 😌

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Lisa Maguire's avatar

What a tragic story. Cruel and unusual punishment indeed.

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Xanthe Hall's avatar

To die so young, tragic.

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Shell Norman's avatar

Indeed. 😔

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Dr. Beare's Daughter's avatar

Touching story

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