Don't mess with Smitty
Rosie, a tomato picker of Mexican descent caught the eye Private E. Smitty who asked her out to the opening of the New Moon Bar and Grill of Brawley, California. It was the bar's opening day and it was decorated with streamers, balloons and had party favors. Best of all, opening drinks were on the house. Anticipating a festive time at the opening, they went with high expectation for a night of dancing and partying.
But the New Moon Bar & Grill burned down on opening night.
The author was to witness another of Smitty's git even event later.
Rosie, a tomato picker of Mexican descent caught the eye Private E. Smitty who asked her out to the opening of the New Moon Bar and Grill of Brawley, California. It was the bar's opening day and it was decorated with streamers, balloons and had party favors. Best of all, opening drinks were on the house. Anticipating a festive time at the opening, they went with high expectation for a night of dancing and partying.
But the New Moon Bar & Grill burned down on opening night.
"Our boys on the 'Port Watch' dragged back into Camp. They had all witnessed the fire and told us the ruin was complete. I noticed Smitty was one of the few not expressing regret of the demise of the New Moon Bar and Grill. I asked Smitty, 'You don't seem to share the sorrow over the New Moon loss?' Smitty seemed hesitant but replied, 'That bartender told me to 'get that s**** b*tch out of here and across the tracks where she belonged.' I left but before going I threw a match into the waste paper basket of the head (toilet.)' Smitty cracked a broad smile and said,'He didn't have to say that. I like Rosie and he really hurt her.' After this confession I always paid particular attention when Smitty appeared to be getting upset."
The author was to witness another of Smitty's git even event later.