I love your story about Gus. People need to know the truth...and how sad it was so recent in our history and this was still going on. That is how I remember Florida when we went down there every year to live with my grandparents in Lynn Haven. The water fountains and bathrooms at the gas stations and rest stops were also segregated in the Southern States on our trips down. I remember asking them, "why?" They couldn't answer. They had two lovely people working for them that they took in as friends. One was a maid and one worked as a gardener. I loved them both. My grandmother would have the maid in for lunch. She never treated her differently. My grandfather and Marsh were good friends and worked together outside. My grandfather took their families and children Christmas Gifts every Christmas. Good people should not be treated badly. It's so so sad.
I love your story about Gus. People need to know the truth...and how sad it was so recent in our history and this was still going on. That is how I remember Florida when we went down there every year to live with my grandparents in Lynn Haven. The water fountains and bathrooms at the gas stations and rest stops were also segregated in the Southern States on our trips down. I remember asking them, "why?" They couldn't answer. They had two lovely people working for them that they took in as friends. One was a maid and one worked as a gardener. I loved them both. My grandmother would have the maid in for lunch. She never treated her differently. My grandfather and Marsh were good friends and worked together outside. My grandfather took their families and children Christmas Gifts every Christmas. Good people should not be treated badly. It's so so sad.
Thanks, Kate. It was a different time that many young folks today don't know about.