Sinatra fan Jimmy does it his way to keep promise to late wife
Summary
Jimmy Moir, an 82-year-old widower from Dundee, fulfilled a promise to his late wife Gladys by traveling to Los Angeles to visit Capitol Records, where Frank Sinatra recorded music. The trip honored their shared love for Sinatra and was widely shared on social media, gaining national and international attention.Key Facts
- Jimmy and Gladys Moir were married for 62 years before Gladys passed away from cancer in 2023.
- Before dying, Gladys asked Jimmy to take their planned trip to Los Angeles.
- Capitol Records invited Jimmy to visit after he wrote to them about his dream.
- Jimmy traveled 10,000 miles for the trip and visited sites related to Frank Sinatra.
- On arrival, Jimmy was given the opportunity to hold Frank Sinatra’s microphone, an emotional moment for him.
- A fellow passenger named Jena Goldsack shared Jimmy’s story on social media, which was seen by over six million people.
- Jimmy’s trip was covered by American news outlets such as CBS News.
- The visit included stops like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Paramount Studios, places linked to Sinatra.
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