We all have those special memories, the ones that we carry with us forever and never forget about. These are more than just fun days or even simply connecting with people you love; they are things that you will cherish and remember. And whether it be going to a live concert, meeting a famous celebrity, or something else entirely - those are the things that stick with you. Honestly, there’s nothing more meaningful to have something to remember someone or something by.
My question to you all is… do you have a memory like that? And if so, what is it and what happened during that one special memory that is the reason why you cherish it and will probably remember it for eternity?
As for my one, special memory, it is in fact pretty recent; a special fan event took place at Sedalia’s iconic Galaxy 10 theater that was an event tied to the upcoming Sheriff Justice series, a series predating the events of Smokey and the Bandit, set to release on Netflix in 2027 in time for the 50th anniversary of the original film. The theater did a special, free screening of the movie as a way to support the local food pantry, but it was so much more than just a screening; it was a full-day community celebration that featured both meet-and-greets with the cast of Sheriff Justice as well as a screening of the extended trailer of the series right before the film. And the sole reason they did this was because the town of Sedalia was used as the primary filming location, standing in for Montague County. I was there during this event; it took place literally last Sunday. This was so much more than me getting to see my favorite film of all time in theaters; I also got to see muscle cars, an old school bus repurposed to become the Cactus Shack, as well as that iconic black-and-gold Bandit Trans Am, which I literally started drooling the moment I laid eyes on it in the parking lot of the theater. Not only that, but I also got to interact with Sean Bailey, the guy playing as Buford T. Justice in the series, and I also got to interview the mayor and ask him some burning questions I had about the series, such as the reason Sedalia was chosen and how long production took (spoiler: they’re still not done filming, and the cast is fully committed to 20 episodes spanning multiple seasons). I brought food with me to support the cause, as this was also a charity event that was used to support Sedalia’s Open Door food pantry. Of course, on top of all of the fun activities that day, I got to see Smokey and the Bandit on the big screen for the very first time in my life, which is something that I’ve always wanted to do and something that has always been on my bucket list. Not only did I scratch off a bucket list item, but I also got to create a lifelong memory with the film that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Even better, my vlog of the event I uploaded to my YouTube channel has been blowing up on Facebook, with even the mayor of the town promoting it and calling me a “Smokey and the Bandit Super Fan”. Pretty much the entire cast of the series have seen my vlog and have been spreading it all over their feeds, and now, the director Doc Elliot actually wants to invite me to when they do filming days for the series, so I could actually be in the series as a cast member! Out of all of the movies that I’ve seen in theaters for the first time (usually during their original theatrical runs), this is gonna be the one first-time experience I will remember the most due to the extra, fun activities.
Well, apart from the happy moments with having kids and sad moments of family members dying, I have a very special memory of a compliment in the military (as conscript in Germany).
Some two months into basic training one of the officers said to me “I thought you could become a good soldier, but that’ll never happen”, and I just thought “No, I won’t, thank you” 😅.
What a shitshow the army is, I would never like to excel there.
This stick of DDR4. Not because I want to, but because I can’t afford DDR5.
Watching my son getting wrapped with a blanket when he was born, then the nurse left us alone and his eyes opened up and he stared at me. We just looked at each other forever.
When my estranged bio father died, and his best friend of 45 years, had no idea he gave up his legal rights to 3/4 of his children. The face that man made when we told him, …I will never forget it.
I do kind of cherish it. In an odd way, it helped me feel vindicated for the estrangment. I learned something that day. If they were only friends a decade or less, I might get why he kept it private. But a 45 year friendship, and they never once talked about it.
Holding my father’s hand while he was asleep in the hospital a few days before he died of cancer. Him telling me to take care of mom while barely being able to speak, in the same hospital.
I remember my wife and I’s first kiss very well. She was spooked
I remember my first kiss sooooo well. It was three decades ago
Probably when I got arrested by a Nazi cop with a “Slava Ukraini” shoulder patch and had my apartment raided for posessing a black star flag of the SACP
Saying goodbye to my sister in person for the last time. She was going through radiation treatment in a few days but I had to fly home. I got to spend a week with her when she got released from hospital before her treatment started but after they took a massive tumor out of her brain. I had to leave in the morning so I sat next to her in bed and told her I loved her and what did she want me to do if things didn’t go well. I knew it wasn’t going to be something my mom would ask her. She told me she wanted her ashes to go to the park we camped at as children.
Some day I will spread them there but my parents want to hold onto them for now. I know you didn’t specify happy or sad memory but this one is both to me. Sad that I said goodbye but happy that I knew her and that I asked her for her wishes so it wasn’t a question that needed to be asked too late.
Many.
The last part of the EagleXMan 113 extreme triathlon race, the 6km 1100m elevation gain part of the race, where I passed over ten other people.
When my mother died, and my at the time SO choosed to go to a work meeting instead of staying with me.
When I crossed my first Ironman finish line, at Tallinn, under severe storm, at night.
When my mother, I was maybe 8, gave me a bad scold after I said the word fuck in front of her (never happened again…)
The time I was on top of a live vulcano looking down at the magma boiling and rocks being fired up in the sky just near me, then we run down the side trying to flee to safety.
The first time I saw my soon to be child (my wife’s son) he was three and I thought damn that’s SMALL… :)
And I am sure many more
Meeting my partner. We technically met before this but didn’t interact until we played as the witches from macbeth. First time we held hands. A mutual friend of ours from that time was the third witch and will forever be a part of our early memories of our relationship even though we haven’t seen him in 4 or so years.
Had to pick up a severed hand once and put it inna plastic grocery bag, thats gonna stick with me. And also that one time i saw a guy’s foot get twisted clean off his ankle in a freak dog-walking accident. Met a man with a case of dick-farts. Met a lady who lived and died by the bus. Met Nat King Cole’s brother and touched his balls. I’ve been places man. You’re gonna think this is a shitpost, but its all true.
Tell me more about… well everything, if you want. Mostly the dick farts. I’ve never heard of that, other then jokingly.
Good news, i already made the dickfart post!
Daaaaamn. Thank you for the story! That’s… damn.
