Sycamore man's book teaches value of family, faith and hard work
SYCAMORE – Dr. Stanley Brandon still remembers the taste of the orange soda he had more than 50 years ago at his childhood home on the family farm.
Brandon had chickenpox at the time, and for a family with no electricity or indoor plumbing, an orange soda was an unexpected and special treat. But thanks to his neighbor, W.O. Johnson, Brandon was able to indulge in the sugary drink when he was feeling down.
“I still remember the thoughtfulness of that orange pop,” Brandon said.
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