He may not have been a great man, nor the most important figures in america, but he was an American icon just the same.
The Legendary Daredevil Evel Knievel Dies at 69.
My parents took a road trip to see him [try to] jump the Snake River Canyon. I met him about 4 or 5 years ago, and he was having trouble walking, but seemed in good spirits. I got his autograph. My prayers go out to his family.
Mr Knievel, may you rest in peace.
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