This
morning the iconic Plaza Lanes burned to the ground. To many people it
may have just been an inconvenience trying to get to and from work,
others may be disappointed that a place of fun and recreation is now
gone from the Des Moines activity list.
However, for myself and my siblings it means something more, perhaps just a bit more emotional. You see, the Plaza Lanes was distinguished by the unique sign that adorned its roof! The neon bowler, the poor guy who never got a strike, always a spare!
The neon creation was designed and erected by Cox Neon Sign Co. of Des Moines. That company was owned and operated by my dad, Roger Cox.
My dad was an avid bowler and bowled in a league every Thursday night as I was growing up. He told me once that the reason for the neon bowler always got a spare is because "strikes are hard to come by"!
I may have been a bit emotional today as I watched the coverage of the fire today but not about a building but because another reminder of my dad and his life's work is gone.
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
However, for myself and my siblings it means something more, perhaps just a bit more emotional. You see, the Plaza Lanes was distinguished by the unique sign that adorned its roof! The neon bowler, the poor guy who never got a strike, always a spare!
The neon creation was designed and erected by Cox Neon Sign Co. of Des Moines. That company was owned and operated by my dad, Roger Cox.
My dad was an avid bowler and bowled in a league every Thursday night as I was growing up. He told me once that the reason for the neon bowler always got a spare is because "strikes are hard to come by"!
I may have been a bit emotional today as I watched the coverage of the fire today but not about a building but because another reminder of my dad and his life's work is gone.
I Remain,
Pastor Steve
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