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November 22, 1963

Behind a broad fence A grassy knoll in Dallas Lone sniper waited Changed the course of history Possibly went scot-free, too. June 14, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/17/2021 3:04:00 AM

The instant I saw the date I knew.....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/17/2021 8:31:00 AM

Yep, anyone who was alive then will never forget. Interestingly, my Deb died on November 22.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/15/2021 12:06:00 PM

"Lone" sniper? What happened to the back-up?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2021 12:18:00 PM

I don't know for sure, Rico, but I think it may have been he who got shot in the Dallas police station. I doubt that we'll ever know for sure what happened that day in Dallas. It's always a fine subject for debate, though. See response to Ken.

Ken Rone

Date: 6/14/2021 12:14:00 PM

Milt: When I saw the date, I didn't want to open it. Still too soon. - Ken

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/14/2021 2:19:00 PM

I can certainly understand that, Ken. Believe it or not, my wife died on November 22. I don't know why I wrote this verse, but I remembered how I felt when I visited Dealey Plaza, and it just came rolling out! Thanks for your read and your response.