Forty years ago today, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed on takeoff

[Dem2theMax]

13. Thank you.

I wish we could show our memories, instead of just talking about them. Because I have the funniest memory of him.

I was over at their house for dinner one night, and we were having Mexican food. And Rodney had this very hot salsa, but he didn't tell me exactly how hot it was. And he kept encouraging me to go for it. I love spicy food, but I had no idea what was going to happen inside my mouth after I took a bite.

I can still see him sitting in his chair, doubled over with laughter, because my mouth was on fire. I remember he finally went and got a glass of milk for me. But he had to let me suffer for a little bit first. LOL!

He was one of the best, so full of joy, and he should have had a much longer life.