R.E. Merritt & Roger Goldsmith on Aug 23, 2014
Key Interview Completed
On Saturday August 23, 2014, project producer Matt Wallace was accompanied by Mark Wallace, Joe Ray Halsey and Roger Goldsmith on a trip to R.E. Merritt’s home south-west of College Station.
Matt commented, “Our time with R.E. was incredible. He is central to many, if not most, of the stories we’ve been hearing throughout this journey, so it was critical that we get his input. He was a wonderful gentleman and host.”
Approximately 90 minutes of material was recorded during the course of the visit.
Mark Wallace had been trying to schedule this meeting for over a year. Luckily, long-time friend, Joe Ray Halsey, was able to make the trip and meet R.E. for the first time.
It was also Roger’s first visit to the Wallace farm in central Texas. The group of four left for R.E.’s place on Saturday morning early. Roger and Joe Ray returned to the DFW area late that evening after the trip.