Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID510400.asp" target="_blank">5/19/06 Sam McKim Receives a Window on Main Stre</a>
Originally Posted By leemac Thanks for the photos Doug. I thought Marty summed Sam up so well. I had the privilege to meet him and his family on numerous occasions and he was always a pleasure to talk to. Matty is a former Imagineer himself having developed amongst other things the rockwork surrounding Sleeping Beauty Castle at EuroDisneyland (if I recall correctly). Nice to see a lot of people turned out to recognise the talent of his remarkable imagineer. Also a fair number of the current crop too. Lee
Originally Posted By DlandDug What was striking about this ceremony (to me) was the way people lingered afterward. Sam McKim was always so gracious with his time. So I guess it is no surprise that even when he couldn't be there, he was bringing people together.
Originally Posted By Haunted Mansion I totally agree, Doug. Sam always epitomized and represented the true meaning of the Disney Magic. He was so outgoing, friendly, and receptive to everyone he met. I remember the first time I met him many years ago and how he said that we had something in common. When I asked what it was he replied, "Our name." When I said I didn't understand he smiled, chuckled a little and told me that his full name was John Samuel McKim. However, when he was a little boy everyone called him Sammy so it just stuck and he became simply Sam McKim. Sammy, Sam, or John- doesn't matter was his name was, he had a heart of gold and a ready smile and friendly greeting for everyone he met. I'm so glad he finally got the recognition he earned and deserved. Well done, Sam!
Originally Posted By Dabob2 When I saw the title of the article, it surprised me; only because I assumed Sam McKim must already have had a window on Main Street. His work is amazing, and it's about time!
Originally Posted By pecos bill I met him at the Pirates event in 2000. He was kind enough to stop and chat with a few of us fans, and what struck me was that he seemed to enjoy talking with us, he didnt act as if he had better things to do. Next time I am at the park, I will give a respectful nod when I see Sam's window.
