© Frank H. Jump
© Frank H. Jump
After having my appendix removed and being delirious in an oxygen tent with 106°+ fever, I woke up thinking I was dead. Next to me, watching me sleep, was Emmett Kelly, Jr. with his sad clown face. I remember saying, ” Hey, you’re Emmett Kelly, Jr.” His eyes popped out and he almost smiled. After getting me up for my first walk, we went to the playroom and played with the blocks for a while and then he went to visit other children.
Emmett Kelly Jr. -The World’s Famous Clown
Emmett Kelly Jr. at the Worlds Fair 1965
Emmett Leo Kelly, Jr. (November 13, 1924 – November 29, 2006) – Wikipedia
Hi Frank and what a wonderful pictorial memory this is, thanks for sharing. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving 🙂
Mal
In answer to your question yes it is
If that encounter did not give you a lifelong fear of clowns, I don’t know what would!
😉
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I LOVE CLOWNS!!!!!! ANYTHING YOU CAN SEND ME ON THEM
(ESPECIALLY POETRY) WOULD BE TREMENDOUSLY
APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!).
THANX SO VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE
Well done, Emmett. Rest in peace.