Karen Sue Perry Fluty

TRUE CONFESSIONS: Back track 60 years. Sammy ask me to go to the Franklin Jr High football banquet ? and so did Leland Williams ? I didn't have the heart to decline either boy's flattering invitation, so I agreed to go with both. Unknowing to either football player or my poor Mother I got dressed up and went with the first boy to arrive at my house (Sammy). You can only imagine the conversation Mom must have had on our front porch with young Leland shortly after I left with Mr. Medulla. It was rather memorable that Leland deliberately found a seat directly across from us at the banquet. To date I will never forget how uncomfortable it was seeing that boy and his flowers glaring at me for an entire evening in the Jr High School gym. Nor will I ever forget that Leland Williams never (rightfully so) spoke to me ever again. Now, I wonder if Sammy even had a clue of what was going on. It is A little late but here is to two old jocks. I am terribly sorry that I was a stupid young girl. Please accept my deepest apology to you both. "Regrets, I have a few".

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of spending sometime with several Franklin Jr. High School friends.  Robert Hill was among the 10 or so that met for lunch that day.  I am very thankful that we had this time togeher.  I will always remember the smiles, laughter and memories we shared.  For some of us, it was the last time we would ever see one another.  At the end of our meal, the server announced the tab had been paid.  I looked at Robert sitting next to me and said, "it was you who bought our lunch, wasn't it?"  Robert just smiled and gave me a wink. Young and old this Eagle will forever be remembered as a true Class Act.  Rest in Peace our childhood friend.    

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