"Oh, I thought it would be good to ride with a bunch of kids from that cemetery where we camped last night," I said, with tears falling. "They gave their lives so we might enjoy our freedoms to ride."
"Gotcha' bro," Gary said.
Right now, I have to admit that Willie Nelson, 90, is on the short list for remaining on this planet much longer. I listen to his songs daily! How about "On the road again", "City of New Orleans" and hundreds more." Same with Clint Eastwood at 93! Who hasn't seen "The Good, Bad & Ugly or Dirty Harry" at least 10 times? I love Dolly Parton. She possesses a heart as big as the moon. I hope she outlives me, so my heart won't break if she passes while I'm still living. Same with Morgan Freeman--I love his work, his struggles, his triumphs. And that voice, Whitney Houston, right up there with the angels.
Every one of those actors, actresses, singers, and other entertainers, whether they are street minstrels, mimes, jugglers, acrobats, sports stars--or even high school theater people--all of them enriched our lives. For their efforts, I am forever thankful.
One of the best films we've seen and watched it 10 times is "Forever My Girl". It's on Netflix and/or IMDB. You'll see why my wife Sandi and I have watched it so many times.
In the end, American citizens of every color, religion, race and political persuasion have enjoyed the utmost finest opportunities in the last 58 years. Thank you, Jimmy Buffet and Tony Bennett and all the rest who entertained us. God bless America!
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