The assassination of President John F. Kennedy brings back memories for Mel and myself. Both were in the 8th grade when this happened. Mel was in school in Roff and one of his teachers, Mrs. Heron, came back from lunch and told the class. I was in Hickory School. Elmer Gerth was my teacher as well as the principal. His wife, Betty, came to the door of the classroom and told us. Monday, school was cancelled because of the funeral.
So many theories of what really happened, the lone gunman or conspiracies - we will never know. All of this still capivates the mind.
Mel at the entrance to the Musem
The famous "Grassy Knoll"
"X" on the street where the first bullet struck President Kennedy
Having iced tea at Museum Cafe across the street
Enjoying the iced tea
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