Old School’s Blue was quite the character, lovable and spirited, until he passed during that unfortunate KY Lube wrestling match. Well now, thanks to Arkansas Tech’s Kappa Sigma fraternity, there is a real-life Blue and he is 70 year old Gary Fryer. Fryer decided to join the Kappa Sigma fraternity at the ripe age of 70. According to Arkansas Tech News:
“During orientation activities at Tech, Gary attended the annual Involvement Fair on the Hindsman Tower lawn. The event connects new Tech students with community entities and campus organizations.
It was there that Fryer met the men of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
“They had all the booths set up, and I went by the Kappa Sig one,” said Fryer. “I had a badge on saying I was a transfer student, so they could recognize that and know I wasn’t just some old goof ball. They spoke real friendly and so did the other fraternities, but I guess I responded more to (Kappa Sigma).”
And of course Fryer had the sweetest reason for wanting to be a part of the brotherhood,
“’I have a bunch of 18 or 19-year old brothers,’ said Fryer. ‘I have a group of young men who aren’t afraid to pat me on the back or hug me around the shoulder. They told me they thought it would be great having me in there because I may have experience and be able to give them advice. I told them I don’t give advice. I’ll share experiences with you, and I’ve been through all the experiences you’re going to go through, so I’d love to do that.’”
I’m not crying, you are.
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