In response to an item regarding the passing of Cynthia Fink, former FGHS teacher, Julian Hazlett wrote the following. Sometimes events today does prompt memories of many years ago, some pleasant and some unpleasant. This event occurred in 1960, nearly 53 years ago. Thanks to Julian for sharing.
Julian Hazlett commented on CYNTHIA FINK’S FUNERAL SERVICES
A memory of Cynthia Fink: It was a beautiful day in May 1960. The year I graduated from high school. John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey were campaigning in the presidential primary in West Virginia. The entire Kennedy family was covering every inch of the state encouraging everyone to vote for Kennedy. I was in Cynthia Fink’s journalism class when she announced that there would be someone arriving momentarily to speak to us. We looked out the window and there was a long line of black cars on the street. Mrs. Fink proceeded to apply lipstick and rouge to prepare for the moment. The door opened and there was this handsome man, tall, tan and exuding such confidence. He said, ” Good morning, my name is Edward Kennedy. I am the brother of John Kennedy, who is running for President. I would appreciate it very much if you would tell your parents to vote for him. Thank you very much.” And he was gone. And the rest is history. That moment is forever etched in my mind.
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