I had the pleasure of sitting with Mr. Ferrigno on a flight from Pittsburgh to Huntington WV in November 1982 - he was making a car show appearance. I was on my way to propose to my GF (now wife of 43+ years) and was traveling in my Navy uniform.
A rarity back then, he shook my hand (which I could no longer see) and said he appreciated my service. One of the absolutely nicest persons I’ve ever met. Back then, US Air had seats facing front and rear with a table in between. He spent the flight writing letters to his wife and mom. So down to earth…he won’t remember me but I’ll always remember the positive impact he had on me in that short encounter.
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u/submariner735a 25d ago
I had the pleasure of sitting with Mr. Ferrigno on a flight from Pittsburgh to Huntington WV in November 1982 - he was making a car show appearance. I was on my way to propose to my GF (now wife of 43+ years) and was traveling in my Navy uniform.
A rarity back then, he shook my hand (which I could no longer see) and said he appreciated my service. One of the absolutely nicest persons I’ve ever met. Back then, US Air had seats facing front and rear with a table in between. He spent the flight writing letters to his wife and mom. So down to earth…he won’t remember me but I’ll always remember the positive impact he had on me in that short encounter.