Jun 15, 2008 11:00 am US/Eastern
Father's Day
Our show is a tribute to fathers.
BOSTON (WBZ) ―
A Father's Legacy
Arthur Jones was an award winning journalist and in both print and television. He was a spokesperson for some of the most powerful people on the country. Arthur believed deeply in the value of community and public service. Jones died in 2006 of leukemia. He left a profound legacy in this community including a plan to save other lives. His daughter Kofi joins us to talk about the Arthur Jones Bone Marrow Donor Initiative.
Dad's Day at the Deli A Fathers Day treat for food lovers. Jim and Mike Tziavaz have been hovering over the grill at their family restaurant in Brighton for 16 years, making it a neighborhood institution. Jims Deli is popular with everybody from the College crowd to the white collar commuters, because the food is good and there is plenty of it.
Oldest Jockey
Frank Amanti has the distinction of being the oldest jockey in the Guinness book of World Records. He's been riding for 60 years. His daughter tells us the proud story of an active man who refuses to ride off into the sunset.
Sunday Honors Special Sunday Honors to Big Brother Frantz Prenelus, who volunteered for the Big brother Big Sister Program ten years ago. His brother Jude wrote in and told us about him. Jude and Frantz Prenelus talk about these very special bonds.
Just Thinking I only have a few cherished memories of my father. My brother and I were very young when he died. But I do remember all the people who stood in the gap of his absence, church members, good friends, relatives who offered their attention and energy to a couple of confused and scared little kids. The folks who took us for ice cream, sporting events or just a little hanging out time that softened the edges of loneliness and pain. There are so many kids today who for a myriad of reasons are left without biological dads, but are blessed with those generous spirits who share their own time and energy. That's grace. So here's to all the stand-in dads; the uncle bobs, grandpas, big brothers, and friends, the teachers, coaches, cops and all the rest of you who live your own busy lives and still find the time to throw a few hoops, or catch a movie, or just chat with one who might not be your own-- but you have claimed because he needs it. Even when you're overworked and tired and don't think you can find one more minute to give. But you do. And it makes a big a difference. No matter how small the effort, it is important. And so are you. Happy Fathers Day!
Sunday is proud to present Ray Greene
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