Listening to NPR and they played a sound byte of Mr. Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam the went on to discuss his voice talent role in Happy Feet.
As I type through a fresh round of tears, I recall more memories. I'm a proud Army brat. I was born in Saigon, my father was a helicopter pilot, my mother was a keypunch operator for his unit on base. GMV meant a lot to me (still does!), and it evolved over the years as I matured and understood more about life. That's how it is when you watch Robin Williams on-screen. As the commentator just said, he was "unparalleled."
I gave birth to my youngest daughter when Happy Feet was released. His character, the protective father penguin, was SO poignant, represented everything my girls didn't have (and still don't). It's something they noticed right away, and still do. His ability to make that role come to life, through voice alone, was breathtaking. I will never tire of watching this film, crying through it at times. I know the next time I view it, I will bawl like a baby. :cry:
Forgive me for these long posts, they are flying out of my fingers, from my heart, as I listen to NPR and read my fellow WSers express their heartbreak. There is no doubt how profound of an effect Mr. Williams had on us all. If only we could have found a way to let him know in this life.
My faith allows me to believe that he knows now. He brought so much joy to so many. I pray he is able to find the earthbound peace and joy that eluded him. In my eyes, he earned it. :twocents:
