In this picture, you can see the crowds that have gathered, as well as the barricades.  I was told that there was in excess of 200 fans in attendance, the largest crowd for a star unveiling in a long, long time.   There were many more there in spirit, those who were unable to be there. 

Actually this was taken before the ceremony, but it's the best picture that I got of this beautiful star. 

Guy, jr. with the plaque following the star ceremony.  Janis and Don Diamond are in the background. 

Elise Triniol and Guy Williams, jr.  He is holding the certificate declaring August 2, 2001 as Guy Williams Day.  And he has my red rose.  Behind them is Paul Picerni, who was in a film  with Guy. 

I saw and talked to Bob May (the Robot on Lost in Space) on the way to the reception, but had this picture taken in the Oscar room.  

Throughout the morning, because of a periodic back ailment, I had been popping Tylenols and naproxen, also worrying about whether I would get decent pictures, and worrying about everything else in general.  So by the time I went back to the hotel for the reception, I was very sore and tense.   
I changed and reached the Oscar room where the reception was being held, and found that there were no chairs.  So I left.  I could not stand on my feet anymore.  Again, I am indebted to Kathy G. and Kathy C. for coming to my rescue.  Kathy G. called and told me to get my butt down to the reception.  She found a chair and when that was taken, Jo, Ginger, Pat and others found a space on a window sill for me to sit.  When the crowd thinned out, I was able to try some of the wonderful Italian appetizers.  That was all it took.  The medicine took effect, everything looked right with the world again. 
After that, the first person I went to see was Janice Williams.  She is the person I most wanted to meet.  She has always seemed to me to be the epitome of graciousness.  For some reason, though this may sound silly, she reminds me a bit of Jackie Kennedy.   As she was originally from Tennessee, I had a jar of dewberry jelly, (which is related to blackberry, before anyone asks).   I also had some Zorro stories that I had printed out and bound up for Nando, just so he could see just a small smidgeon of what his father had influenced. 
I walked up to her, (with fear, I might add), introduced myself and told her I had something for her.  When I gave her the jelly and told her it was from Tennessee, she asked, "Are you serious?"     I said, "Yes, I picked it this summer and put it up just the previous week."  She teared up and I certainly did, too.  She hugged me and thanked me.  I apologized for being so emotional and she said that it is a trait of Tennessee women.  We both laughed.    Later I was able to get pictures with her, Guy, jr and Toni.  It was a thrill and gave me courage to talk to others.  I had talked a bit to Britt and Don while waiting to see Janice.  I introduced myself to Guy, jr. and felt so overwhelmed by
his warmth and graciousness.  Toni and I talked about Nando.  Bob May (the Robot) and I and Marian had talked outside the hotel, but we talked a bit more at the reception. 

This is a picture of Fernando Lupiz with Rocky Dubrow and Fernando's friend.   It was taken by Jo Worthington.  

I spoke with Fernando Lupiz and he, too, was very, very gracious, even though language was a bit of a barrier.  Fernando could best be described as Guy's protégé.  Guy taught him in Argentina to fence for the stage and I understand from Fran and others that he is excellent in his starring role in the Zorro stage play down there.  He showed me pictures from his play and he is so handsome in costume...  actually he is very handsome in a tan suit, too.   During the reception, there were several people who spoke at a podium, reminiscing about Guy.  The family spoke, of course, Bob May, Marta Kristen, Steve Stephens, Britt Lomond, all costars of Guy's.  Wendell presented the family with a replica of the Bronx street sign with Guy's name on it, and several other people spoke.  It was very special.

Guy William's family, Guy, jr., Toni, and Janice  with Ans van der Wal, a list member from the Netherlands.   Toni's son, Armando, (nicknamed Nando) was there, too, full of life as only a little boy can be.

I felt truly grateful that Kathy dragged me back down, very grateful for those who were so kind to me, patted me on the back and calmed me down, and stroked me.  Thanks to Keliana and Gail for offering me a place at their table, even though there really wasn't room at the inn...    All of these people allowed me to savor these precious moments.  True friends, all.   But isn't that what it's all about?  Isn't that what friends are for?   Thank you, thank you....
And SueZZZ made it in time to see the ceremony.  I felt so happy for her about that, too.

Janis with Patricia Crumpler, a dear, dear list friend.  Pat had brought a couple of magazines that had advertisements that Janis had modeled for.