Then something special: footage of West just talking about his life and legacy, which looked like it was meant to be an extra on Return of the Caped Crusaders. West was there with us, smirking as he reminded us why he did what he did and what it meant to him.
The bond between these Adam West fans was palpable, and emotions hung heavy for our fallen hero. There were several moments when I wanted to reach out and hug the person next to me, and I'm sure a lot of people in the audience felt the same.
But overall, we were there to celebrate the life of a true gentleman. He went out on top, the way he probably would have wanted. So we celebrate his life.
There was joy, there was laughter, there were tears. It was really just a bunch of friends from all different walks of life telling stories — not only some tales longtime Adam West fans may have recognized, but also some never-before-heard gems to warm our hearts. He meant something different to so many people, but was equally important to each one.