I spoke with Hasbro's sister today, and she gave me the sad news that Barry lost his battle with cancer about 3 weeks ago.
Anyone that has been to his Danielsville GA storage Mecca knows that Barry never lacked for passion. He'd sing praises of the beautiful cars on his wall, speak joyfully of the plants and animals that always surrounded him, tell tales of the automotive dreams he had tucked away in his storage units, or sit you down and serve you the finest soup you've ever eaten. Barry was passionate about every person he met, and every minute he had to share with them.
He supplied the chassis for the car I am building, and dreamed of a few laps behind the wheel when it's finished. Barry, I owe you a ride.
Crank up some Lynyrd Skynyrd and enjoy a piece of cheesecake in Barry's honor. And make an appointment today to get your PSA blood screening for prostate cancer.
You are missed, my friend.
My doctor didn't prescribe one since 2013. In the middle of 2022 I guessed something was wrong. Did something about it and am now recovering from the surgery. Good news, Shands says they got it all. Guys don't need to be dying of prostate cancer. Maybe more need to be openly talking about it instead of hiding behind the curtain.
