Amanda and Jimmy discussing next blog posting |
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CONCERNING CATHERINE LeDUKE
A Request for Memories,
For Too Soon She Too Will Not Be
With Us
In truth she
has already begun to leave. Oh, her
physical health is surprisingly strong for a person of 93 years. But regrettably her memory is fading. She doesn’t always know which of her two sons
she is talking to. Sometimes she doesn’t
remember that she has two sons. This is
not a real problem for either Richard or me because for all of our lives she
has called me Richard and Richard, Jimmy.
At least she has never called either of us Cathie. She does surprise us
sometimes, however, when she comes out with a detailed story about something or
someone; a story none of us had previously heard. It could be related to her childhood, her
early life with James Neville, or fond memories about a former student.
Jimmy and Mom at reunion 2009 |
To this end I
am asking that the word be spread to all who were touched by Catherine Patty
LeDuke or James Neville LeDuke to share with me your thoughts, stories,
letters, pictures, and memories. Please
include any ripple effect that you are aware of; stories of people she touched
who then touched others. Please send to: Jimmy LeDuke, 3769 Mars Hill Road, Cumming,
Ga. 30040, or e-mail me direct at: jimmyleduke@gmail.com. Also, please communicate this request at your
next individual class reunion.
Jimmy LeDuke
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You know I just thought of a touching memory that only the Class of '61 would have been privy to. About two years ago our High School Class celebrated its 50th year reunion. The event was held in the new downtown Tiptonville Event Center.
Catherine LeDuke has been invited to most all class reunions for the last 50 years or more. In the last several years she has simply not been strong enough to attend many of them, but often Sue Hurst will try to bring her around for a short visit if it is practical to do so. For my class's 50th Sue and I had agreed that she would bring Mother for just such a short appearance.
Bunch of "Old People" from 1961 |
Mother being sung to by Doo Woper |
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Please put on your thinking caps and send me your "Memories". A special note here is directed to all my family members to share some of your memories that not everyone in the LeDuke Clan may have heard.
As a "memory sparker" I bet this happy looking Roman couple brings back a memory or two.
Next week Amanda and I will be getting back to 1946 and providing our readers with a few more "crumbs" of the WWII stories. I think we will be telling about how Amanda found a couple of James Neville's soldier buddies. There's a Chicago story about cookie baking that ties 1946 to the present day. You will enjoy the story as much as Amanda and I loved the Windy City cookies we received this past Christmas.
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Jimmy LeDuke
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