Remembering Alex Kitner.. June 29th, 1975
Remembering Alex Kitner, the cherub face young boy out for a summer swim off the coast of the New England beach town of Amity Island, was attacked and killed by a Great White Shark. An event that has haunted the nation for nearly 50 years.
The story sent shock waves not only through the souls of the horrified beachgoers who witnessed it that fateful day nearly 50 summers ago but also all along the eastern seaboard and beyond. He was so young, so innocent…
Out of his mother’s eye for just a moment, and then a sea of red, and he was gone. A dark day for sure, and one that must be remembered. Just as the actions of the Amity Police Department must be remembered. Where was Police Chief Brody? Why did the Mayor not tell the public what was going on? Why DIDN’T THEY CLOSE THE BEACHES SOONER??
Mrs. Kitner knew there was a coverup, as she slapped Brody in the face, in anger over her dead son. Yes, the Chief would go on to be a hero days later, slaying the mighty beast, but at what cost? Remembering Alex Kitner is also remembering stolen valor by you, Mr. Brody!
Nothing then or now will bring Alex Kitner back. All we have is this day, June 29th, and the memory of that blood-soaked yellow raft, washing ashore, as hundreds looked on in horror. They’ll make a movie about it one day, I’m sure. It’ll probably be a blockbuster. With bigtime actors and a catchy theme song. Most likely will make millions. But I won’t go see it. It’s just too real.
Remembering Alex Kitner is painful enough. How much do we remember Alex? How many tears are still shed? Let’s just say, you’re gonna need a bigger boat.
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Hard to believe heโs been gone 47 years nowโฆbut the beaches will be open on the 4th of July #Jaws #alexkitner pic.twitter.com/G87mzuCqpg
— Todd Harrington (@toddiet123) June 29, 2022
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