I was a mighty happy little boy! I would “act out” all the westerns that were on TV back then, always trying to be “one of the good guys.” I think that is the reason I like westerns so much today because I grew up on them.

Today, my replica Fanner cap pistol is proudly displayed on my bedroom wall. It has a story to tell about a little boy and his childhood.

Fred Hogue, Jefferson, a member of Blue Ridge Energy