Take Me To Post Comment Form Hearing about actor Charlton Heston's death last night was a hard one to swallow. I loved his films and I fully believe he was a Hollywood icon that can never be replaced. His films were legendary from "The Ten Commandments" to "The Omega Man." My wife and I had the honor of meeting Mr. Heston some 10 years ago when we owned and published a group of newspapers in East San Diego County. The area's congressman Duncan Hunter had a local fund raising event that featured the famous actor and all those attending had a chance to talk with him and get our pictures taken. What I remember most about our short visit was just how nice the man was. Here he was in his 70s at the time still answering questions from so many people about his films. Shaking his hand was like touching the Hollywood we all remembered and wished was still there. He took his time talking to each one of us. Of course my wife being somewhat more sophisticated than me asked him about making "The Ten Commandments" and "Ben Hur." Of course I asked him about "Planet of the Apes" and "Earthquake." He laughed and joked with us that "the guys always ask about Planet of the Apes."

He was an acting legend and one who cared. The sad thing is that the actors of today will never capture the type of respect that Mr. Heston could bring to the screen and to his personal appearances. He will be deeply missed.