Tragedy, Survival, and Triumph

It was January 11, 1960, seven miles north of Athens, Georgia, on U.S.Highway 29, when my life would change in a negative way forever. On that dreadful Monday morning, my life would change course fromwhat it was expected to be. That day, a new trajectory sent my life intouncharted territory. This is a story I feel needs to be told. You will discover thereasons for my title: Tragedy, Survival, and Triumph.