Nothing prepares you for facing death

Nothing prepares you for facing death

“I will tell you what I can remember. I was in the service for two years. August 18, 1944, to July 3, 1946. I went to four months of basic training and I was on the front line on the tip of Luxembourg on January 29, 1945. I was a replacement because they were...
On Thursday we feed whoever wants to come eat

On Thursday we feed whoever wants to come eat

“I’m the kitchen manager at Five restaurant on Dauphin Street. We give out free lunches on Thursday to anyone who wants to eat. A portion of our sales at the restaurant goes to American Lunch so we can afford to do this. I feed 70 to 100 each Thursday. It means a lot...
I have made Mardi Gras floats for 44 years

I have made Mardi Gras floats for 44 years

“I have made Mardi Gras floats for 44 years. That is most of my life. I was born in Mobile but my dad moved us to Atlanta when I was in high school. I missed Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras. I went to Georgia Tech and majored in architecture. I didn’t love Georgia...