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By: Plunderbund - » The GOAT in Denver?

Plunderbund - » The GOAT in Denver? — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:21:34 +0000

[...] Bowl me over with a stiff left jab! Tim has the news that Muhammad Ali will be in Denver for the Democratic National Convention. It’s no secret. I’m an Ali fan. [...]

By: mvirenicus

mvirenicus — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:46:34 +0000

Great story, Eric. I just followed a link here from BI and I’m glad I did. I wouldn’t describe Ali as a childhood hero of mine, but I remember well watching his fights with my father beside me. Something about Ali still causes me to mist up when I see him.

I’ll never forget meeting Walter Mondale and Paul Wellstone, together, in a somewhat similar fashion. Suddenly they were standing in front of me with their hands extended. I was speechless. I just shook their hands and smiled, and maybe mumbled something about “hi, how are you?” It seemed they wanted to talk to me, but after realizing I was a mute they moved along. Genuinely nice guys. They just had that aura.

By: Lisa Renee

Lisa Renee — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 02:22:10 +0000

Go for your dreams Eric…

By: Muffet

Muffet — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:25:46 +0000

I went to Muskingum College, John Glenn’s alma mater. I had always wanted to meet him. I was lucky enough to meet him during the Hackett Ohio 2d special last summer. I was simply thrilled. I also met Annie, who is a Muskie, too. I have a photo of Annie and me, doing the Muskingum cheer together. That was a moment I will always remember. Special people inspire us. Not just now, but forever.

By: Zane

Zane — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:12:14 +0000

It really was amazing. I’ve always had great admiration and respect for John Glenn, so when i heard he was coming in for a social security town hall I jumped at the chance to help out. He, Harry Reid, and some other folks were there. I got a chance to see him before the whole thing started.

It’s interesting to see how people with a certain degree of power and celebrity act differently. Whereas Reid and the other DC folks came and left very quickly, John Glenn was the first to arrive, with his family, and the honest to god last person to leave. He took the time to talk to every person who wanted to meet him and it wasn’t just polite pandering.

I really didn’t know what to say to him other than “thank you for all you’ve done Mr. Glenn.” I think he thought I meant the town hall on social security, which at that point was the furthest thing from my mind.. I had to clarify that I mean WWII, Korea, Experimental Flight testing, the Space Program, the Senate, etc…

He answered my questions about the program asked me about myself and was kind enough to sign my pocket constitution.

Overall, pretty cool stuff. He’s the real deal… honest, caring, polite, and just a wonderful person to meet.

So that’s my story, you’re Ali post reminded me of it.

Later.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:54:05 +0000

Zane,

I’ve actually heard stories about Glenn like that. I’ve missed several chances to meet him.

By: Muffet

Muffet — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:49:18 +0000

Float like a butterfly……..

By: Zane

Zane — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:26:22 +0000

Great story.. I had the same “oh my god moment” when i met one of my heroes, John Glenn. Mine didn’t happen with as much surpise but there is something special about meeting someone you admire so much.

By: Zane

Zane — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:14:00 +0000

This is pretty awesome, I must say. I had a similar “oh my god” experience meeting my Hero, john glenn. But mine didn’t happen with the same surprise…

Still though, meeting people you see in that light is something very special.

By: Plunderbund » Democrats! Bombaye!

Plunderbund » Democrats! Bombaye! — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:55:16 +0000

[...] In honor of my childhood hero and good friend (ahum) Muhammad Ali, I will now adopt the chants of the children of Zaire from 1974 as my political cry. Look for it in posts, but more importantly listen for it at events or just while driving down the street. [...]