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Clint Hayes
wrote on February 16, 2024
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12:21 pm
Clint,
I just wanted to say thank you again for all that you have done to bring this story to light. We met 30 years ago (!) when you were interviewing my dad and I have cherished that friendship ever since. Dad was not very trusting (in regards to those wanting details of this mission) but you managed to gain his trust. He looked forward to speaking with you and going down memory lane (even when it was not easy). This story needs to be told and as much as I hope that happens, it only holds meaning if told in truth. You are a very talented and prolific writer and I am grateful you have taken on this story as one of your life's missions!
I just wanted to say thank you again for all that you have done to bring this story to light. We met 30 years ago (!) when you were interviewing my dad and I have cherished that friendship ever since. Dad was not very trusting (in regards to those wanting details of this mission) but you managed to gain his trust. He looked forward to speaking with you and going down memory lane (even when it was not easy). This story needs to be told and as much as I hope that happens, it only holds meaning if told in truth. You are a very talented and prolific writer and I am grateful you have taken on this story as one of your life's missions!
Admin Reply by: Clint
Mary,
I realized it had been thirty years ago recently myself, which is just crazy. It really does mean a mountain to me to hear that, and makes it all worthwhile. I told you and all the other family members all along that if y'all didn't see and hear your dads in my fictional presentations of them, and recognize the truth about them in my biographies (I promise I'm getting there), I'm not doing my job. They're inspirational as the real men they were, without being turned into Dirty Dozen caricatures. I've got some exciting projects planned for this year where the crew's story is concerned, and I'm always working to better the odds that a screen adaptation can be done. The release of Masters of the Air is certainly especially fueling that now. We'll see what happens.
Thanks so much for the kind words and inspiration. I don't need much motivation where this crew is concerned, but it certainly helps. Stay tuned!
Clint
I realized it had been thirty years ago recently myself, which is just crazy. It really does mean a mountain to me to hear that, and makes it all worthwhile. I told you and all the other family members all along that if y'all didn't see and hear your dads in my fictional presentations of them, and recognize the truth about them in my biographies (I promise I'm getting there), I'm not doing my job. They're inspirational as the real men they were, without being turned into Dirty Dozen caricatures. I've got some exciting projects planned for this year where the crew's story is concerned, and I'm always working to better the odds that a screen adaptation can be done. The release of Masters of the Air is certainly especially fueling that now. We'll see what happens.
Thanks so much for the kind words and inspiration. I don't need much motivation where this crew is concerned, but it certainly helps. Stay tuned!
Clint