Those of you old enough to remember the Guardian Angels, know my hero and sort of pal Curtis Sliwa, who is their founder. He was known for his ubiquitous red beret, his glamorous ex-wife Lisa and his grass roots movement to end violence in NYC, especially on the subways. He was nearly murdered by John Gotti, son of THE John Gotti - Gotti and his cohorts kidnapped him, threw him in a taxi and shot him.
Of late, he is known for the "Curtis and Kuby" show and his Guardian Angels has grown from 13 members to thousands in chapters all over the world.
Growing up in New York City during the heyday of crime, Son of Sam, the mob, riots, Bernie Goetz, looting during brownouts, I have only the greatest admiration for the man.
Happy Birthday, Curtis. You make the world a better place. Eat a pickle, man.
1 comment:
liz,
as i've said b4, i don't condone vigilantism, and so i've always had mixed feelings about curtis sliwa and the Guardian Angels.
MARIO
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