I've never been good at saying goodbyes; as soon as the end materializes sometimes it's hard for me to understand what the right thing is to do or even have the right words to say. Most people I encounter that become part of my life, stay that way. obviously there are exceptions to that rule. Some people wear out their welcome. Sad but true. Others enrich our lives more and more each day. Just because we don't meet certain people in person doesn't necessarily mean they're not part of our lives. I've always, for as long as I can remember, have felt a connection with those that have moved me, provoked thought, or made me laugh, via music, movies, art and literature.
It goes without saying the Leslie Nielsen was one of those people. His Frank Drebin character, which donned the screen in all three Naked Gun films, was something that I had never seen before and don't feel like I'll ever see again. His deadpan delivery made for comedic genius. The movies tie together great memories I have with close friends and family-Every trip I took to Louisville usually gave me time to sit down with one of my best friends, Curt, to watch The Naked Gun 2 /12: The Smell of Fear. Your witty, deadpan style used to also fill the room with laughter when I went to Detroit to visit my grandparents: Me and the cousins watched The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad about three times in a row one Christmas.
So, Mr Nielsen, even though it's always hard for me not only to say goodbye, but find the words, I think I've found them. For giving me fond memories, and for bringing joy into mine (and others) lives, From the bottom of my heart,
Thank You.
P.S.- You sang the national anthem way better than Enrico Pallazo ever could.
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