Major Gale ‘Buck’ Cleven frequented your bar a lot—often at the side of his stumbling, witty friend, Bucky Egan. Gale Cleven wasn’t a drinker, a smoker, or even a fan of sports. But, you knew his favorite sodas by heart, and were always excited to see him walk in on busy nights.

Your eyes landed on him as he walked in, once again beside his friend, who was making his way to you for what would be his first of many drinks.

“Hello, gentleman.” you greeted.