Thursday, June 10, 2010

Jim Gaffney: 1935 - 2010

So after reading everything I can find I can clearly see that it wasn't just me. As a huge Secretariat fan, I felt that getting an opportunity to meet Jim Gaffney was one of the highlights of my life. His kindness and love of all things Secretariat in particular and animals in general came through in everything he did. You couldn't help but feel uplifted after talking to him because he was simply one of the most optimistic, cheerful people I have ever known.
Apparently many, many people felt as I did.
I will miss his friendship so much and hope he knew that so many people were pulling for him.
I also hope that Secretariat was waiting at the gate for him, with his saddle on, ready to take him the rest of the way.
God bless you Jimmy.
Thanks for everything.
Love always, PG