Tony - AKA the Man, the Myth, the Legend

Fidel & Betty's 1st born is about to defy all of the laws of logic and most of the laws of gravity - he is about to mathematically EARN the wizened age of 60 at a time in which he still graces so many mirrors with the face and physique of a much younger warrior. Rocky Balboa lives and his name is Tony. Elvis did NOT leave the building. He changed his name to Tony. Bruce Lee is back - and this time his name is Tony. Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee. "What is his name?" Tony! CAN THIS BE TRUE? Yes. Our Tony - the marathon running, heavy bag thumping, hair combing, guitar blazing, mirror gazing, ballad crooning, women swooning, overtime working, defender of the downtrodden and friend to both great and small - is actually reaching the BIG 6 0. Those of us who have been lucky enough to share real estate with his shadow - we who are his family and friends - do not want to let this milestone pass without taking some time to stop and to ponder, to consider for at least some small while ALL THINGS TONY. And so this Blog has been birthed, as Tony himself was birthed 60 years ago in the gateway city of St. Louis. On this page we will post links and videos, words and images that will help to paint a portrait of the man and his times. Siblings, children, all relatives and friends - this is your task. Populate this blog with your favorite Tony stories or memories, photos or songs, or just send the Tone Man your best wishes and undying loyalty and love in your own unique words. Email your submissions to olr.dad@gmail.com, and begin your subject line with the name Tony. Your words and images will be posted here as MAIN TOPICS. You can add your own comments to these topics as you normally would. So - how about it? Will you help us to construct a living monument to one heck of a great guy? Sure you will. You'll do it for Tony. OUR TONY. The first one of us to take THE HILL - to do as big brothers always do - to go in first and make it look cool so the rest of us won't be so scared *#!"less to follow. Rock on Tony. Rock on.