Twenty plus years ago frequented this board, The Thinking, and even had one of my own called “The Southern Cause”. Oh yes, I can’t forget “Mr. D’s, The Skeptic Tank” that I fondly calls “The Septic Tank. I was the epitome of a troll before being a troll was cool. I took great pleasure is stirring the pot.
Along the way, I met some great people. Sonny, “The Round Man” was one of them. In my travels, I got to meet him in person and he shared some wonderful things with me.
Unfortunately, as life evolved, our visits grew further apart as did our conversations. We have been out of touch for a while.
Coming home from work today, I was talking to dad (Gene) and telling him that I was going to Destin later in the month and planned to drop by Tallahassee and visit my old friend as I made the trip. That is when dad told me that he hasn’t been around since Christmas. A little Google search and I learned that Sonny passed on December 22nd of 2024. I am bummed out a bit over this, evening knowing that he is better off.
There are fewer and fewer folks around that left a lasting impression. I’m grateful to have known them and will always cherish the memories but the world seems a little dimmer than usual today.
Fly high ole friend and Dep Vindice, my brother.
Luke
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