The years have rolled on. Buzz Gregory died of a heart attack in 1993, and Rex Robbins died in early 2016 following a long illness.
Wilkerson has soldiered on, vowing that he will not miss the 2022 Little 50 — no matter what. When asked his thoughts of Fairchild and York leading the effort to take up a collection and help him, Butch was nearly at a loss for words — an exceptionally rare situation.
Yes, years roll on. Dark hair turns gray and the world changes and life constantly ebbs and flows. But friendship — that‘s an exception. Friendship can span years — even decades — without missing a beat. As it should be.
Passing the helmet 50 years ago lifted the spirits of a badly broken man. Today, that same kind act helped another man heal. Karma rolls on.