Elliott_Davis's Blog

 I was stunned to learn of the shooting death of a man St. Louis knew as "The Rose Man"

I've known Lee Nixon for more than 30 years..He was one of the kindest, soft spoken people i've ever met.  He as a regular feature on the night scene. he'd show up with an arm full of Roses to sell..And on many occasions would give away free roses to lucky ladies..And always with a smile.

  THere was more than met the eye about the rose man. I had the chance recently to talk to him at length. I learned he was a Viet Nam Vet..And proudly carrier pictures of himself in the service in the bush with his army unit.

  He told me his joy in life was just making people happy..He did that so well.

  It's a shame such good people are taken away from us so suddenly and tragically..

One thing for certain he did indeed bring a lot of happiness to a lot of people..

He made a difference..He was one of a kind..