Louis Perna II AKA Lu

Last Tuesday, he met with Goad and said the pain was unbearable. He could barely walk, barely stand up. He gave him all the papers he would need -- the funeral arrangements and the Do Not Resuscitate Order.

"He did things his way," Goad said.

The next day, Lu was taken to the hospital and he held on until Monday morning. He had dozens of visitors.

"Some people always said, 'poor Lu,' " said Lt. Carrigan. "But maybe he's the one who had it figured out. He lived at peace with the world. He didn't cause problems; he didn't have problems. And I'm glad to have known him."

Once it was all over, Goad found a composition book in Lu's things. Lu was left-handed so he'd started at the back of the book and wrote forward.

"How have we come to the assumption that you have to be housed, propertied and well dressed in the modern world?" Lu wrote. "True manliness is non-conformity."

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[Cuttin74]

This is a great piece of art work the combo of the song & story are perfect together.

The song writer is Tim Frasier from Gainesville Texas. He said he is honored his song is used in such a tribute. Thank you for posting it, for all to see.

[thisfamilytree]

Thank you for posting this tribute to Lu! I still miss him each time I go by Exit 5. Bristol will not be the same without him; an important part is missing now. Do you think that the musician who did the folk song about Lu will post it here at Youtube? Do you know her name? Thanks again for making and posting this video!

[poodlesusan]

beautiful ♥

[TheHarleydonna]

Great video! Lu was a very special man and will be remembered by many. Thanks

[mumpower1]

I would personally like to thank you for this video and all the other videos that we post. There are so many people like Lu that have great stories to tell. And thank you for leting everyone know about all of our great heroes.