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Thankful for Sunsets and Enlightenment

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It was a hot 98 degrees when the sun set as I left the Robson Ranch Clubhouse in Denton last night. Beyond the field with the setting sun were roadways before getting on I-35W that were lined with sunflowers. As a student at Olli University of North Texas, I attended "Witnesses to History: A Panel" discussion. The planned event was scheduled to feature three individuals who experienced JFK's assassination and its aftermath, firsthand. As it turned out, only one showed up; the other two were sick and very old. I was able to listen to Norman Grant, Jr., MD, who was a senior medical student at Methodist Hospital in Dallas at the time of the assassination. He participated in the retrieval of a bullet from the body of Officer J.D. Tippit while other doctors he knew treated both President Kennedy and Governor Connally at Parkland Hospital.


Dorie A. Wiley, MBA, (man to the left in the photograph) lectures various subjects in Dallas-Fort Worth on finance, the JFK assassination, and other historical events. He stepped in to interview Dr. Norman Grant, Jr. about the role he played on November 22, 1963. 

 

Right from the start of the interview, I could tell Dr. Norman Grant, Jr, is a humble physician. For many, many years, he did not talk about the Kennedy assassination. For him, being in the operating room, knowing what was going on with his colleagues, at Parkland Hospital working on President Kennedy and Governor John Connally, governor of Dallas was something no young medical student doctor could imagine would or could happen. Actually, he told us, this was the third time in his lifetime, that he could speak in public about what happened. 

Out of respect and honor for Dr. Grant, I chose not to tell what I learned from listening to the interview. For me, hearsay, is not an option. His was a very painful, personal experience, and one he wasn't expecting or trained to do in preparation for a Presidential assassination. 

I am a student of lifelong learning. What a privilege it is to take a step back and review historical events and how they shape the lives of people and the society in which we live. Enrollment in classes, workshops, and taking bus trips to the scenes of something ghastly that occurred when I was just a child, encourages critical thinking, reflection, and listening skills to hear without talking about the evolution of history.


Something I continue to learn is no matter how old a person is, or what roles they play at various stages in life, we all have to be prepared to be involved in situations that arise. As professionals, we have a duty to do the absolute best we can when the unexpected happens. Then, we have a responsibility to contribute to a greater sense of belonging in our community and pass along knowledge, truth, and compassion about life stories that shape our culture and the society in which we live today. For these lifelong experiences, I remain grateful. 

Patricia Feager 

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PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

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Comments(12)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia that sunset is as red and yellow as red and yellow can be.

Sep 28, 2023 11:59 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Loved the sunset photo, and it is almost midnight so I will come back and comment on your post tomorrow:)Endre

Sep 28, 2023 11:48 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, there is a Robson Ranch community not too far from where I live as well, haha.  I love sunsets and sunrises.  I feel so blessed that I get to watch the sunrise every morning while I am swimming my laps!

Sep 29, 2023 04:35 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Endre Barath, Jr. - Thanks for dropping by at such a late hour. I always appreciate your virtual visits. 

Have a nice day.

 

Sep 29, 2023 06:26 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Brian England - Robson Ranch in Denton, TX is very similar to Robson Ranch where you live in AZ. My client who is having new construction had her brother and his wife from AZ go with us to see the homes in Robson Ranch. They were the ones who told us both looked very much alike. 

It must be energizing to swim with the sun coming up in the morning. 

Sep 29, 2023 06:29 AM
Brian England

I was wondering if they were the same builder and what not, haha.  This morning was amazing, with the harvest moon on one side and a beautiful sunrise on the other Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP 

Sep 29, 2023 06:52 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

George Souto - Those photos were taken on the top of a hill and those reds and yellows were very intense! I was mesmerized! 

Sep 29, 2023 06:51 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Thank you for refraining from using hearsay, Patricia. What the world needs more of at this time and could have used back then is the TRUTH. Seems there is a lack of that with opinions running rampant by those calling themselves journalists and reporters.

 

BTW, gorgeous capture of nature's lightshow!

Sep 29, 2023 01:59 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Congrats on being featured in BananaTude, Patricia. Enjoyed your message!

Sep 29, 2023 04:45 PM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! Thank you very much for choosing my blog post to be featured in BananaTude. This meant a lot to me, because education runs parallel with past, present, and the future. Taking advantage of all learning opportunies affords exploration of the mind and deeper critical thinking. Something very important I learned is that there are no two fingerprints the same, and no two humans have the exact same memory. 

Traditional CE is mandatory for the REALTOR® community. Participating in lifelong learning is voluntary and very educational. I chose to participate in the JFK Series, marking the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination with OLLIE at UNT (University of North Texas) because the haunting memory has never Dr. Norman Grant, JR, other people, or myself. Dr. Grant was a senior medical student at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, a short distance from Parland Hospital on that afternoon. Nothing could have prepared him for what he participated in during the retrieval of a bullet from the body of Officer J.D. Tippit. By then, he already knew about the assassination. Simultaneously, other colleagues of his were working on JFK and Governor Connelly.

For anyone old enough to remember where they were and what they recall about what happened to JFK in Dallas on 11/22/1961, knows this tragedy generated a lot of attention because of consiracy theories, incompetent reporters, whispers, rumors, and lies, stories put out by the media, articles written and made into movies, theories/opinions people had, and even worse the consequences leading to serious disappearances and death to people who were key witnesses. 

Deja vu becomes normal over time when lies, coverups, and miscommunication isn't rectified by truth. Integrity, trust, and honor gains respect far greater than forced silence and manipulation.   

Sep 29, 2023 05:58 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

there is a lot of controversy starting up again about the kennedy assasination.  I bet your evening was really informative.  Thanks for sharing.

Oct 02, 2023 05:52 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Lise Howe - I am enrolled in a series. It is all new information (without actors). The proof is in the REAL evidence. Yes! Extremely informative.

Oct 02, 2023 06:00 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP Awesome that you got to experience hearing that Dr. speak live in person. I recently saw him on a new station. I heard his story about the bullet, how he picked it up and turned it over to a gov-mint agency. 

 

Oct 02, 2023 10:19 AM