"You're crazy," the bank officer declared with a friendly chuckle. "Why, The Warrior River is full of catfish for anyone who wants them. There are more in there than people will ever eat. And you think you're going to go sell them when folks can go get them for nothing? That's just a bunch of dreams!"
That's what my friend, Mr. Richard True of Newbern Alabama, was told when he and his friends wanted to raise catfish instead of cattle in 1960. Today catfish farming has blossomed to be a mainstay of the our state's economy, not to mention that it has sustained the Black Belt Area during this same period.
Mr. Richard took a chance, he was brave. I can only dream of being so brave.
My friend Mr. Richard died Thursday night. Even in your death, Mr. Richard, you were a very brave man.
I will love you forever, and thank you for Frances, you lovely daughter who is my dear friend.
Peace be with you always.
Mr. Richard took a chance, he was brave. I can only dream of being so brave.
My friend Mr. Richard died Thursday night. Even in your death, Mr. Richard, you were a very brave man.
I will love you forever, and thank you for Frances, you lovely daughter who is my dear friend.
Peace be with you always.
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Hugs, dear friend.
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