Saturday, August 10, 2024
Cannot believe 'the Old Guy' is gone. His words, many times to me. Always welcomed me into the market and made jokes. One time I went in and Mr. Moon was there, and I loved that old guy too, so I said, 'Mr. Moon!' So happy to see him, and Mr. Johnston said, 'Waddya mean Mr. Moon? What am I, chopped liver?' He did not suffer fools gladly and I heard him a few times speak up to the 'sorters' of his produce... Yes, he called us all 'kid' and made us feel young by doing so. Obviously his family has suffered a great loss, but may find comfort in knowing that he was indeed loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. I can just hear him talking to Mr. Moon up there...two of my favourite people ever...91 years old...not nearly enough time to teach us 'kids' some life lessons and tell us his stories. Rest in Peace, Mr. Johnson.
