What a shock to hear that Ron Higgins is dead. I first met Ron during the filming of "Glory".
The civil war story was being filmed in Savannah and Ron was an extra, he offered to provide personal reports from the set.
So for a few weeks Ron appeared on television each Tuesday morning and described his experiences as a movie extra.
What I recall best about those reports was the enthusiasm Ron projected. He was convinced, way back then, that there was a way to make a living working around the movies made in and around Savannah. That was almost 21 years ago.
Ron's vision of the future wasn't clear enough to predict the tour empire that he would eventually put together, but it was clear Ron wasn't going to be stopped in his efforts to be a success in his hometown.
For most folks who appear as an extra in a movie the experience is memorable, and mostly enjoyable. Ron Higgins saw his small role as an open door to a new world of opportunity.
Rest in Peace old friend.
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