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 My Connection to Walt
This is a story I related here on INTERCOT once many years ago and I now feel compelled to tell it again.
I have a dear friend, Ted, who met Walt Disney. I have over the years forced Ted to retell the story many times, usually on the quise that I wanted others to hear it, but really I just wanted to hear it again. Ted was 18 years old around 1964 and worked as a janitor at Disneyland. You know, one of the guys that used to walk around sweeping up cigarette butts that you rarely see anymore. One day he was startled to find Walt walk right up to him and say "Hello." Ted answered "Hello Mr. Disney, nice to meet you." Of course he replied, "No, no... call me Walt." He said they chatted for a minute or so, mostly Walt asking about how he liked his job and if he was happy working at Disneyland. I mean, in the scheme of things, it was small, but for this Disney fan, I always felt like Ted was my link to Walt.
My friend passed away last week, and he will be missed.
Jeff
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What a nice story and memory. So sorry for the loss of your friend.
Marci
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Vince
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Sorry to hear that. 
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So sorry for your loss, Jeff.
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So sorry for your loss Jeff. Thank you for sharing his story.
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That is a lovely memory, Jeff. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer (aka Mickey'sGirl)
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I'm sorry to hear that. /hugs
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
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Sorry for your loss but glad you have this wonderful memory....
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What a lovely memory for you, So sorry for your friends passing.
Jodie
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What a lovely story (and I'm sure he never minded sharing). I'm sorry for your loss.
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Sorry for your loss.
A great memory to pass on.
Thank You
Lanny
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Thank you for sharing that wonderful moment with us, and please accept my condolences for the loss of your friend.
~M.~
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Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection, the lovers, the dreamers, and me.
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Thank you all. It is a great memory.
 Originally Posted by Scar
... usually on the quise that I wanted others to hear it...
That should be "guise."
Jeff
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That's a wonderful story, Jeff, although I'm sorry that I had to hear it for the first time in this context.
I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend, but at the same time very thankful that you shared the story with us.
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