A singular moment of inspiration. That's what it was.
Forty two years ago a flicker of an idea crossed through one man's mind, and then took off. Since then it's swept like a tsunami to every corner of the world.
The man who was inspired, has inspired me.
He is my Hero.
(Eric's Heroes airs every Wednesday night at 6pm on KOMO News in Seattle.
Shot by Doug Pigsley, edited by Darrin Tegman, archival assistance from Joe Wren, and as always, thanks to producer Joan Kinsey)