Monthly Archives: May 2009

My Friend Al, part three

Posted on May 17, 2009 by John Dobbs

Al’s love for mail order and his fascination with old cars led him to Motor Mint. Die cast cars from the past is their speciality. Al loved looking at those cars, and especially buying the ones that he had owned … Continue reading →

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My Friend Al, part two

Posted on May 15, 2009 by John Dobbs

Because of his age and physical condition, it was hard to get Al to make any changes. He had been told he had six months to live a year or so before. During one visit it was clear that he … Continue reading →

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My Friend Al, Part One

Posted on May 14, 2009 by John Dobbs

My friendship with Alton Milligan started about three years ago with a phone call from his sister Mary. Al had moved to Pascagoula in order to be closer to the V. A. hospital and services at Biloxi. This was after … Continue reading →

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