If you are a Greensboro local, likely, you visited Santa of Chapman Street at Christmastime. He was on this earth from 1932-2003 bringing happiness to children far and wide. Today, on the Fourth of July, we see his legacy being celebrated by his sons, Roger and Jacky. Happy Fourth of July, Santa.
Across the window on the left is an "it's a girl" banner. Santa, may someone step up to the plate and bring your granddaughter the holiday happiness you brought to other children for so many years. Those of us in Greensboro, drive by 507 Chapman Street and honk for "Grandaddy Santa" as you are en route to Fun Fourth!
Some people's legacy is not as far reaching as others but every bit as important.
Posted by: Bill B | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 06:49 AM
This entire post — the image and your text — brought out both sadness and joy in me.
Happy Independence Day!
Posted by: Hilda | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 07:39 AM
You couldn't have chosen a better posting for today. I can still see Santa standing in front of his highly decorated house on cold winter evenings, distributing candy to children in cars passing by. This is very moving to those of us who remember him through the years. JTM
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Yeah, honk for the memory of a good man this 4rth!
Posted by: Danton | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Happy 4th of July, wonderful post!
Posted by: cieldequimper | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Happy 4th of July!
Posted by: saretta | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I'm so glad I found your site - this is a wonderful photo and a marvelous story. Happy fourth.
Posted by: david zen-kennedy | Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 08:54 PM
I would like to see Roger or Jacky wear the Santa suit and carry on the tradition.
Posted by: Ben Moore | Monday, July 06, 2009 at 05:19 PM