Shreveport Business Owner, Bernie Woods, Speaks on the Death of Friend O.J. Simpson
SHREVEPORT – A Friendship for a Lifetime
Shreveport, Louisiana – Bernie Woods, locally renowned business owner, spoke out on the passing of renowned sports figure and longtime friend, O.J. Simpson. Woods and Simpson were lifelong friends, sharing a bond unexpected to those who only knew Simpson through the lens of the media.
Rodessa Roots and Lifelong Kinship
Growing up together in the small town of Rodessa, their friendship was a staple of their early lives. Spending countless hours at the local golf course and experiencing the adventures youth frequently proffers, the bond they nurtured since childhood was regularly evident.
Additionally, their mothers were close friends during the pivotal decade of the ’80s, further solidifying the bond between the young men. The friendship they forged all those years ago remained unbroken, even with Simpson’s controversial image and Woods’ eventual success as a business owner.
More Than Just a Celebrity
In a heartfelt tribute, Woods expressed that Simpson was so much more than his public persona. “I’ve known him forever, and I didn’t judge him. He was a really down-to-earth person,” Woods fondly remarked. “I saw him many times. He would take more pictures with people, strangers than you can imagine. He would always wish them well.”
Despite Simpson’s trials and health problems, Woods insisted that Simpson never said no to a photo, a conversation, or a short interaction with his fans and strangers alike. He was always ready to get up, even in pain, and continue sprinkling positivity around him.
A Personal Loss
Shreveport’s community mourns alongside Woods during this difficult time. O.J. Simpson, a figure loved and criticized by many, has undoubtedly left a void in the lives of those who knew him intimately, beyond media portrayals and public scrutiny.
He will be remembered as a friend, a golf buddy, and a man who shared much of his life with his close friend, Bernie Woods. His passing serves as a harsh reminder of life’s fleeting nature and the importance of valuing the relationships we forge.
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O. J. Simpson, Bernie Woods, Shreveport, Louisiana
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