Harry’s signature was….beautiful

I believe Harry to be about the last as I‘ve recently heard of his passing. When I started my life long career in masonry construction prior to my twenty first birthday all my mentors were in their forties. Rough course men and a true character each and every one…. and in detriment to this world they have all gone….each and every one. I’m not sure if this is representative of the harsh life led of a mason ….or just that I’m getting old myself.
 
“Hey Harry !!….think we can get these autographed ? ”
 
The two young masons each urged copies of a particular Penthouse Magazine towards Harry one afternoon and as it happens the centerfold of this particular issue was none other than Harry’s young daughter.
 
“ Need these autographed guys…sure, we can do that.” ….said Harry

“ Wow Harry ….that is way cool….thanks !”

They both just about drooled in gratitude.

And so a few days later Harry returned the magazines to the two devout fans who couldn’t wait to open the center of their magazines to read what was written in beautiful cursive writing across those magnificent breasts…… it said,

“All the best, with love,   Harry”

One of the last times I saw Harry was when the visiting owner of the masonry construction company for whom we worked climbed up the scaffold  in order to remark….

“Harry…I noticed you waited right up to the 7 O’clock starting time before heading over to the “can” to take a “frap.” ….which brought Harrys’ response….

“Boss man….at my age….nothing starts till 7 O’clock.”

I will always miss men like Harry … it’s likely I’ll never share a work day in the sun with their ilk again…..and it’s unlikely I’ll ever forget those days I did.

cya Harry

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