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Post by robsuperfriend63 on Dec 17, 2015 20:43:43 GMT -5
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Post by Mormel on Dec 22, 2015 7:28:01 GMT -5
It's perhaps a little odd for me to use this thread for this, but TBH I haven't really given this a place yet. It's also odd because I didn't really know the man personally, but I can say I knew him through 'second hand', because of the childhood stories my mother shared. My grandfather passed away this weekend at the age of 80, from a cardiac arrest.
I saw him more than a couple of times when I was very little, but at a certain point he packed his bags and cut off all ties with the family (except for sometimes calling my aunts on the telephone), because of a complicated history that led to his divorce with my grandmother (who is still alive). My mother never held this against him, and simply accepted that he had moved on, so I followed her in this way of thinking.
But during the childhood of my mother and her three sisters, my grandfather had always been the greatest of fathers, bestowing upon his children a wisdom that I think few people can share in. Born with club feet, he spent his childhood in Indonesia at a time of political turmoil, and learned to fend for himself as best he can, without losing sight of compassion and kindness for his fellow man. He was a charmer, a resourceful scoundrel, a huge animal lover (there was always a pack of dogs in the household at any given time), and in short, a great and admirable person. I'm proud to be his grandson.
The ceremony will be next Sunday, he is to be cremated.
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Post by shaxper on Dec 22, 2015 7:34:58 GMT -5
It's perhaps a little odd for me to use this thread for this, but TBH I haven't really given this a place yet. It's also odd because I didn't really know the man personally, but I can say I knew him through 'second hand', because of the childhood stories my mother shared. My grandfather passed away this weekend at the age of 80, from a cardiac arrest. I saw him more than a couple of times when I was very little, but at a certain point he packed his bags and cut off all ties with the family (except for sometimes calling my aunts on the telephone), because of a complicated history that led to his divorce with my grandmother (who is still alive). My mother never held this against him, and simply accepted that he had moved on, so I followed her in this way of thinking. But during the childhood of my mother and her three sisters, my grandfather had always been the greatest of fathers, bestowing upon his children a wisdom that I think few people can share in. Born with club feet, he spent his childhood in Indonesia at a time of political turmoil, and learned to fend for himself as best he can, without losing sight of compassion and kindness for his fellow man. He was a charmer, a resourceful scoundrel, a huge animal lover (there was always a pack of dogs in the household at any given time), and in short, a great and admirable person. I'm proud to be his grandson. The ceremony will be next Sunday, he is to be cremated. I'm really sorry to hear this. You do him great honor by working this hard to understand him despite his being distant from your family. For what it's worth, you may want to repost this in the Meanwhile... thread. That's generally where folks go to discuss personal issues in their lives (including death). though not outright stated, this thread is used more for the deaths of celebrity figures. It's not a problem that you posted here, but you're not likely to get as much of a response. |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Dec 23, 2015 19:52:32 GMT -5
George Clayton Johnson
Author, passed away at age 86
Written episodes for the original Twilight Zone series, co-writer of the novel Logan's Run, wrote the first episode for the original Star Trek series, wrote the novel that the movie Ocean's 11 was based on and the writer for many other TV shows like Alfred Hitchcock, Kung Fu and more
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Post by Mormel on Dec 24, 2015 7:56:26 GMT -5
I'm really sorry to hear this. You do him great honor by working this hard to understand him despite his being distant from your family. For what it's worth, you may want to repost this in the Meanwhile... thread. That's generally where folks go to discuss personal issues in their lives (including death). though not outright stated, this thread is used more for the deaths of celebrity figures. It's not a problem that you posted here, but you're not likely to get as much of a response. Thank you for your words of kindness, shax. And also thanks for the heads up. Now I'll take care to use 'Meanwhile' for more personal issues in the future.  |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Dec 24, 2015 19:58:32 GMT -5
George Clayton JohnsonAuthor, passed away at age 86 Written episodes for the original Twilight Zone series, co-writer of the novel Logan's Run, wrote the first episode for the original Star Trek series, wrote the novel that the movie Ocean's 11 was based on and the writer for many other TV shows like Alfred Hitchcock, Kung Fu and more Well. despite widespread Internet reportage, it seems George is still alive and kicking. Possibly a plot for a new TZ episode? Good health for 2016 George |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Dec 25, 2015 21:33:32 GMT -5
George Clayton JohnsonAuthor, passed away at age 86 Written episodes for the original Twilight Zone series, co-writer of the novel Logan's Run, wrote the first episode for the original Star Trek series, wrote the novel that the movie Ocean's 11 was based on and the writer for many other TV shows like Alfred Hitchcock, Kung Fu and more Well. despite widespread Internet reportage, it seems George is still alive and kicking. Possibly a plot for a new TZ episode? Good health for 2016 George George Clayton Johnson's son has reported that his father passed away 6 hours ago. You can now R.I.P. George and we'll remember you for all the entertaining stories you told us |
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Post by Icctrombone on Dec 27, 2015 16:07:06 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2015 17:17:58 GMT -5
RIP Hendu
I'll always remember what you did for the Sox in '86.
-M
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 2:37:07 GMT -5
RIP to Globetrotter extraordinaire, Meadowlark Lemon, who passed today at age 83 NY Times . one of my childhood icons -M |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Dec 28, 2015 2:50:46 GMT -5
RIP Meadowlark. He and his Globetrotter teammates always brought out a smile to my face
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Post by the4thpip on Dec 28, 2015 3:27:59 GMT -5
William Guest, who was a Pip the entire time a Gladys Knight & the Pips was around from the 50s to the 80s, passed away on Christmas Eve.  |
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Post by Gene on Dec 28, 2015 22:33:32 GMT -5
R.I.P. Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.
I'm absolutely gutted right now.
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Post by Prince Hal on Dec 28, 2015 23:47:21 GMT -5
RIP Hendu I'll always remember what you did for the Sox in '86. -M Everyone remembers the two-run bomb off the ill-fated Donnie Moore that put the Sox ahead, but they (not you, O Dean of the Diamond) tend to forget that he hit the SF in the 11th that proved to be the game-winner.* He also hit the HR in the 10th that would have won the World Series in six. (But which would have won rendered the '04 triumph less momentous.) A good guy, with more than a hint of Papiness in him: clutch post-season hits and a beamer of a smile. Sad that he died so young. *Ironically he almost made what would have been a great catch off Bobby Grich earlier in the game, but the fence jarred the ball loose and it fell over for a HR that put the Angels ahead |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 23:59:37 GMT -5
RIP Hendu I'll always remember what you did for the Sox in '86. -M Everyone remembers the two-run bomb off the ill-fated Donnie Moore that put the Sox ahead, but they (not you, O Dean of the Diamond) tend to forget that he hit the SF in the 11th that proved to be the game-winner.* He also hit the HR in the 10th that would have won the World Series in six. (But which would have won rendered the '04 triumph less momentous.) A good guy, with more than a hint of Papiness in him: clutch post-season hits and a beamer of a smile. Sad that he died so young. *Ironically he almost made what would have been a great catch off Bobby Grich earlier in the game, but the fence jarred the ball loose and it fell over for a HR that put the Angels ahead I agonized and screamed so loudly when he hit the wall and the ball came loose for the home run. I remember sitting on the floor watching that game and just slapping the floor is disbelief he didn't hang on. And then he comes to bat and makes it all alright. He was my 2nd favorite position player for the Sox that year (Dewey being #1). He was just so easy to root for. -M |
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