I was a sixteen year old black teenager who volunteered with the Lindsay Campaign, first at the Staten Island office then at the 5th Avenue campaign office between 52nd and 53rd Street. I was later hired has a campaign staff person. Both Lindsay and his wife Mary were kind to me. I especially remember a Labor day walking tour on Staten Island. Someone through a large paper cup filled with beer at the mayor. I was hit by a large portion of the beer. Mayor Lindsay teased me the rest of the campaign about being from Staten Island. I shed a tear when I heard he died. I will always remember his openness and kindness.
John H. Armwood
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