Meely Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) I was 4 months along, in me mudders womb. Edited November 22, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was 18 months old and causing havoc in my parents home in Northern England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosquito Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was 4 months along, in me mudders womb. Born in April too? 50 looming ahead here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Bunch of old farts around here heck my birth mother was only 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 In history class in Jr. High school, our teacher was called out of the room and returned crying and told us what had happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was swimming, wiggling my tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 i wasn't even thought of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was in grade 8, the principal put the radio over the intercom system. Not a fan of the man personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vance Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was a little older than 1 year and in Hawaii. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was two years old and oblivious to the whole thing. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Oswald didn't do it... I was 20 months old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was 2 and don't remember a thing.What a terrible day looking back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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