Friday’s Heroes: Remembering The Fallen
The Graveyard Shift extends our condolences to the families of each of these brave officers.
Corrections Officer Kellie Pena, 34
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
September 3, 2010 – Officer Kellie Pena died as a result of injuries he received during a struggle with an inmate.
Deputy Sheriff Mark A. Longway, 48
Hillsborough County Florida Sheriff’s Office
September 21, 2010 – Deputy Mark Longway died when his patrol car crashed head on with a tractor trailer. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Corporal David Ralph Slaton, 56
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Highway Patrol
September 20, 2010 – Corporal David Slaton was killed when his patrol car struck a cow then veered into the path of a tractor trailer, causing a second crash. He is survived by his wife and son.
theres a girl in h&r block commercial that looks like him and stars in cory and the house sometimes her face looks just like his
i feel so sorry about his death i have posters all over my room ond all his movies and im 10
Karen,
What a nice post. Barney Fife was the deputy we loved to hate, wasn’t he? We cringed at his ineptitude as a deputy and his boastful ego, yet we loved him to the core. I confess I have the full set of TAGS on VCR and DVD and, seriously, watch one episode every night before bedtime and have for years. My family laughs because I watch every marathon that comes on TV even though I own the DVD’s and can literally quote the dialog. Yet, I very rarely watch the ones after Don left the show. They just aren’t the same. And I’m old enough to remember him when he played the “nervous” man so many years ago. So funny!
One day I’m going to Mayberry
Thanks again for your lovely story about your father.
E
Well, Lee, I meant no one could replace Andy and Barney, but your idea might work, if you’d play Floyd Lawson, Jr. – proprietor of Floyd’s Tonsorial Parlor
I don’t know, Dave. How about Karen as Barney and Thelma Lou’s daughter, and she’s now the sheriff?
Hi Karen,
Great post. I am a great fan of The Andy Griffith Show. I don’t think there has ever been a TV show that has wider appeal or a larger fan base than TAGS. Just today, someone at work was talking about the show.
When I used to work the street as a policeman, I had a partner who was also a fan, and we would work lines from the show into our conversations with people. Of course, they didn’t know what was going on, but we had a blast with it.
There will never be another show like it, and I hope no one ever tries to do a remake. It just wouldn’t work.
Definitely have fond memories of Don Knott’s movies and on the Andy Griffith show. Thanks to Karen for sharing some of her memories and his history.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I was a great fan of Don Knotts and Andy Griffith.
From Facebook:
Susan Littlefield wrote – “Great article! I loved Don Knotts in anything he played. He was so funny as the landlord in Three’s Company. I didn’t know he had a daughter.”
SZ – Everybody is my best friend! Facebook is quite popular.
Sue Ann – I plan to see Karen’s show this weekend.
Becky – Yes, very cool.
Karen and Lee. What a great post! Thanks for sharing your memories of your dad, truly one of my all-time favorite character actors. Along with The Andy Griffith Show, who can forget The Ghost and Mister Chicken and the Incredible Mr. Limpet. My condolences on your loss and best of luck to you in your career!
Your new best friend Lee ? Is Facebook the new blog tool ? I have made one, however have not used it much yet.
Great post! My childhood memories would not be complete without remembering Don Knotts. Would love to see Tied Up In Knots!
Lovely post. How fun for you to get to hook up with Don Knott’s daughter!
From crimescenewriter:
Betty Gordon writes – Lee, thanks for the piece on Karen Knotts and her dad. So many of us enjoyed The Andy Griffith Show.
These comments were posted on Facebook:
Cathy Lee Carper – Just read through the article… really enjoyed it. I also remember him in a few Disney movies – he was GREAT.”:)
Robert Walker – We’ll never see the like of him again. Remember as a kid first time I saw him was on The Tonight Show where he did great skits for none other than the amazing Steve Allen. Dates me.