And finally....it was time for me to settle my debt. During Saturday's autograph session, some of the legends who had already signed for one day were put up on the stage to allow a great access to them. All of them---even Dusty--were very gracious about signing and posing for photos. It was during this time that I looked over and saw Ricky & Robert signing. I approached Ricky and told him that I needed to tell him something. He graciously leaned forward.
"I've waited since 1987 to say this Ricky. My grandmother died in '87 and the last couple of years of her life were probably pretty tough on her. But the one thing that made her happy was when she could turn on that television and watch Ricky & Robert. She loved the Rock N Roll Express man. You guys kept her going and probably gave her more good feelings than anything else towards the end. And I just wanted to shake your hand and say thanks. I appreciate it man."
Ricky grasped my hand.
"Hey your welcome. Where did your grandmother live?"
"Beaufort, South Carolina."
"Really? Geez, I've wrestled there before. I know Beaufort."
Not as well as Beaufort knew you Ricky Morton.
Debt repaid---and good night Corene.
Later,
Jeff
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