I met Patrick Swayze a few years before he died. He was in Cullman filming a movie and purchased a house on Smith Lake. My husband and I were out boating and we stopped on a rock island. He went to get more gas in the boat and he let me stay on the little island. Patrick Swayze came up to be sure I was alright. We talked just normal talk for about 15 minutes then he asked if I knew who he was. I said "Yes but I figured you'd enjoy not having someone go crazy over you and enjoy just being a regular person." He thanked me and said "I can't believe I was lucky enough to not run into a crazy fan." I said "Oh don't be so sure, I named my first son after your character 'Dalton' in Road House." We just laughed and he bid me a good day after we saw my husband returning.
I can tell you he was one of the sweetest people I've ever met. I mourn this world the loss of such a great person.