Some old and new memories....

In or around 1970-71, when Comic shows were a rarity, Nathans in Oceanside, on Long Island would hold coin shows on the weekends, and occasionally a comic show. At that time DC Comics ruled, and I was the weird kid who liked Captain America.
Stan Lee, and other artists made appearances. At that time they would stay the whole day, and my parents dropped me off for the whole day.
My memory was how nice he was, how less busy he was than DC Artists, but mostly at the end of the show, when the crowds died, Stan would tell Stories to a handful of kids who would sit up on the stage.

Saw him at several other shows, but as the years moved on to a couple years ago, he looked happy, but tired at Orlando Comic Con...Certainly a full life....

My niece was sad, she works at Marvel, and just started working with him 2 years ago.
She has shared, he felt like a Grandfather to her, as she is physically disabled..... he always took time in the NY office to chat,
and make her feel important. I think she was lucky for this time, but will miss him truly.

Thanks for all you gave to so many...RIP...