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February 28, 2016
I just happened across your blog and other information about your Dad while I was browsing the Internet reliving memories of my days at Mississippi State. I was a bartender/waiter at Len Lew's in 1973/1974, and Melvin and Jan could not have been kinder to me. They were living out back, and I can remember you as well. Those were some of the happiest times of my life.
I last saw your Dad as I was driving through Starkville -- I think it was around 1980 -- and happened to stop by a package store where he worked. Blew me away to run into him.
One quick story: I was waiting tables at Len Lew's one evening when a guy had an argument with the lady who was with him and tossed a beer on her. I told him he had to leave, nervously standing my ground and escorting him out, and he gave me the "you apparently don't know who I am" spiel. Turned out it was a honcho in the English Dept. at MSU, a longtime good customer and a friend of your folks. I figured my job was over, but Melvin stood with me, told me I did the right thing and, I believe, talked the guy down about retaliation.
I just felt compelled to write you and let you know a little more about your parents' impact on others' lives, which even they probably were not aware of. I'm a government retiree living near Fredericksburg, Virginia, these days and don't get back to Mississippi very much. I'm so glad I came across your blog. Please give my best to your Mom -- who likely won't remember me -- it was "Jimmy" Holley back then.
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