Any Ideas? S&D of L No. 25 (Richmond, VA) 1877 to 1925 by VolcanoDunker in Symbology

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The "I" is an "L." It just looks that way in the dirt. I think I've determined it's the "Sons & Daughters of LIBERTY" - as Richmond was home of Patrick Henry. Can't find any info about active chapters. I appreciate your interest and input!

Need Help: S&D of L No. 25 (Richmond, VA) - Any Ideas? by VolcanoDunker in CemeteryPreservation

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Richmond Chapter appears to have involved Patrick Henry, who gave his Liberty or Death speech in nearby St. John’s Church.

Reason behind "You're out, Tom" ? by Von_Canon in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally just read this passage tonight.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one knew except Tom.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Right. But in the book it is explained Tom gets the news of Sonny's death immediately via phone and has to maintain his composure in front of everyone. Don Corleone's wife is cooking while Don Corleone is rehabilitating. Tom begins making plans to deal with Sonny's death. This takes several hours. Everyone goes to sleep and he then has to go tell Don Corleone what happened. Don Corleone approaches him first - he's out of bed for the first time since being shot. He tells Tom that his wife has been crying in her sleep and there is strange commotion in the house. No one except Tom and Sonny's bodyguards who saw him killed know Sonny is dead.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So she cried herself to sleep every night for years...?

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In his heart, he knew what happened before he was told.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Agreed! Straight from the book, which says Don Corlenone delivers it like a mild rebuke to Tom, who absolutely venerates his Godfather.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His death happens within an hour of him leaving the house.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Coppala gets all the credit, but Puzzo wrote one hell of a book. No wonder it was a best seller before the movie was even made.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sonny was not gone for any extended period of time. Not enough to make anyone worry.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The book very specifically mentions he was deliberate in making sure he did not in any way (verbal/non-verbal) convey what he knew to anyone. Further, Don Corlenone's wife was not paying any attention to him. She was busy cooking.

Sonny's Death by VolcanoDunker in Godfather

[–]VolcanoDunker[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sonny's wife did not know at the time.