Paul Tibbets died the other day. He was the pilot of the Enola Gay and was born in Quincy, though he moved at an early age.
I interviewed him seven years ago, which I think was the last time he was in Quincy. He was 85 and in relatively good health, and he was still sharp as a tack.
The thing I remember about him was how he simply didn't let what he did envelope or consume him. He let others define his actions. To him, it was simply a job, and he was more concerned about veterans and his country than his role in one of the most defining moments in world history.
It was an honor to interview him.
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Funny story from last night !
I am still in recover mode and just beat up tired ! I confused a FUNION with his brother .......
I felt like a jackass then said to myself "F*** it" ........
I will say Kristopher's opening Downtown was hopping !
Ben Bumbry was jamming ......
But still under the weather I had 2 beers ........9 h2o's and a nice nap on a leather couch !
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