Me & Emmett Kelly, Jr. – Long Island Jewish Hospital – September 1969

Posted on November 28, 2008 | 5 Comments

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

After having my appendix removed and being delirious in an oxygen tent with 106°+ fever, I woke up thinking I was dead. Next to me, watching me sleep, was Emmett Kelly, Jr. with his sad clown face. I remember saying, ” Hey, you’re Emmett Kelly, Jr.” His eyes popped out and he almost smiled. After getting me up for my first walk, we went to the playroom and played with the blocks for a while and then he went to visit other children.

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5 responses to “Me & Emmett Kelly, Jr. – Long Island Jewish Hospital – September 1969”

  1. Malice | November 28, 2008 at 2:55 am |

    Hi Frank and what a wonderful pictorial memory this is, thanks for sharing. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving 🙂
    Mal

  2. Malice | November 28, 2008 at 6:47 am |

    In answer to your question yes it is

  3. eric | November 28, 2008 at 2:58 pm |

    If that encounter did not give you a lifelong fear of clowns, I don’t know what would!

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