50 Years ago.....Where were you?

[Meely]

Well its been 50 years since the assassination of JFK.

Some moments in time one never forgets where they were or what they were doing.

So, for those who were around.....where were you and what were you doing when you heard the news?

 

Meely

Edited November 22, 2013 by Meely

[Roy]

I had just gotten off work and I was leaving Pat's Camera and Sports at Broadview and Danforth when I saw a bunch of folks huddled around a 12" TV on the counter at the snack bar next door. Was really quite an emotional time.

[lew]

More memorable for me is the fact that 50 years ago today was the day I joined the Navy.

 

Heard about Kennedy later in the day.

Edited November 22, 2013 by lew

[misfish]

I was 4 months along, in me mudders womb.

Edited November 22, 2013 by Misfish

[DRIFTER_016]

I was 18 months old and causing havoc in my parents home in Northern England.

[mosquito]

I was 4 months along, in me mudders womb.

 

 

Born in April too? 50 looming ahead here too.

[Handlebarz]

Bunch of old farts around here heck my birth mother was only 5

[Whopper]

Bunch of old farts around here heck my birth mother was only 5

Excuse me Mr Parker!

 

I was in the third grade and remember it well. All the teachers (mostly nuns) were crying and they sent us home early from school. Our black and white TV stayed on for a long time.

[OhioFisherman]

In history class in Jr. High school, our teacher was called out of the room and returned crying and told us what had happened.

[Fisherman]

Grade 5 in Mrs Sandbloms class in the portable, Principle Geddes called out all the teachers and she came back crying. BTW, anyone watch that documentary on discovery about the most likely story. Looks like he was accidentally shot by the SS.

[ketchenany]

We went to the library at Dufferin and St Clair, walked back to Regal Road Public school and they announced it. A sad day and many more after.

 

A

[Fisherpete]

I was swimming, wiggling my tail.

[Steve]

i wasn't even thought of

[Big Cliff]

I was driving a cab on Highway 17 and Cote St Charles in Hudson Quebec when they announced it on the radio. I had to pull over I was so upset! I truly beleave he was one of the greatest losses not only to the US but to Canada too.

[dave524]

I was in grade 8, the principal put the radio over the intercom system. Not a fan of the man personally.

[vance]

Sitting in science class at general Panet high school in Petawawa,it was announced over the PA and as we were on an army base we almost got sent home over security fears.

 

 

vance

[aplumma]

I was a little older than 1 year and in Hawaii.

 

 

Art

[hammercarp]

I was in grade 3 as well. I remember women crying and saw the shock on peoples faces. What incredible charisma that man had and what an incredible standing the US had.

[Beans]

1963...(27 years old)...I worked at the racetrack as a waiter/bartender... $2 per day as a waiter and $2 an hour as a bartender...

 

When the races were finished for the year I got on with Eaton's doing Christmas deliveries...a lady in Guildwood village told me the president had been shot...most of the rest of the day I got reports from our customers...

Edited November 22, 2013 by Beans

[Headhunter]

I was two years old and oblivious to the whole thing.

HH

[Christopheraaron]

Bunch of old farts around here heck my birth mother was only 5

I believe you're the old fart, my mother hadn't been born yet!

[tb4me]

lol my parents were maybe 12 at the time so i think its safe to say I wasn't even a thought

Edited November 22, 2013 by tb4me

[Rattletrap2]

I was only 4 years old, but I very clearly remember sitting on the floor in front of the old TV and my Mother was crying her eyes out. It is still a very vivid memory for me and I have been spellbound by the events surrounding his death ever since. A sad day indeed.

I read whatever I can find on the subject and i have seen most of the movies and specials with their individual "takes" on the events of the faitful Dallas day.

[irishfield]

Oswald didn't do it...

 

I was 20 months old.

[davey buoy]

I was 2 and don't remember a thing.What a terrible day looking back.