R. I. P. Thread

[King Of Cooper]

Local ski legend Erik Peltonen passes at age 82

Erik Peltonen, a local ski legend, passed away Feb. 28 from complications following a motorcycle accident in October. He is remembered by friends for his skiing skills, passion for adventure, wry humor and mischievousness.

www.aspendailynews.com

 

[scott43]

Chris Simon. Loved watching that guy play..

 

[doc]

American Mountaineer and Filmmaker David Breashears Dies at Age 68

The pioneering climber and documentarian helped millions of people worldwide learn about Mount Everest and the Himalayas

www.outsideonline.com

David Breashears.

 

[James]

No way!
Damn. I wonder if all those climbs without O2 took their toll.

 

[Philpug]

Rest in Peace .... Ya jackass.

Joe Flaherty Dies: ‘SCTV’ And ‘Freaks And Geeks’ Actor Was 82

Joe Flaherty, a writer and performer on the influential and beloved sketch comedy series SCTV and a series regular on Freaks and Geeks, died Monday following a brief illness. He was 82. His death was announced by his daughter Gudrun Flaherty, who said in a press statement, “After a brief...

deadline.com

 

[Andy Mink]

RIP, Drill Sergeant.

Louis Gossett Jr., 'An Officer and a Gentleman' star who broke barriers in Hollywood, dies

Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy for 'Roots.' The 87-year-old actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica.

www.latimes.com

 

[scott43]

Rest in Peace .... Ya jackass.

Joe Flaherty Dies: ‘SCTV’ And ‘Freaks And Geeks’ Actor Was 82

Joe Flaherty, a writer and performer on the influential and beloved sketch comedy series SCTV and a series regular on Freaks and Geeks, died Monday following a brief illness. He was 82. His death was announced by his daughter Gudrun Flaherty, who said in a press statement, “After a brief...

deadline.com

 

[Philpug]

O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at 76, family says

O.J. Simpson, whose life as American sports hero quickly turned when he was charged with the 1994 murder of his wife and her friend, died Wednesday at the age of 76, his family said.

www.espn.com

No question, one of the most polarizing people in sports/entertainement.

 

[Tex]

O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at 76, family says

O.J. Simpson, whose life as American sports hero quickly turned when he was charged with the 1994 murder of his wife and her friend, died Wednesday at the age of 76, his family said.

www.espn.com

No question, one of the most polarizing people in sports/entertainement.

Should this go in the RIH thread?

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Just heard that about OJ. The lead siniger of the rock band firehouse passed away also. I always liked them.

 

[Jim Kenney]

Will never forget day of OJ verdict in 1995. I was in a cordial, professional office with approximately 5 blacks and 10 whites. When it was announced "not guilty" there was something like elation from one side and despondency from the other. A wall went up between us for the rest of the day. Sad.
Obviously something bigger was at play than one trial. Looking back, and even though I was middle aged, I guess I was a naive white boy. It was a sobering reality check for me that racial equality and equal opportunity still had/has a long way to go in America.

 

[James]

Robert MacNeil who started the News Hour with Jim Lehrer.

Robert MacNeil, Earnest News Anchor for PBS, Dies at 93​

With his longtime co-host Jim Lehrer, he delivered thoughtful reports that stood in stark contrast to the commercial networks’ ever more sensational newscasts.

 

[Uncle-A]

Sorry I missed it back in March but singer Eric Carmen passed away. He was the one who told us about "Hungry Eyes" and several other good songs.

 

[Ogg]

Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band Singer-Guitarist, Dead at 80

Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter and guitarist who played a crucial role in the Allman Brothers Band, has died at age 80.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[James]

Sad. The Allman Brothers likely would've disintegrated after Duane without him.

 

[Jim Kenney]

For all his excesses, Betts outlived every Allman Bros founding member except drummer Jaimoe.

Listening to ABB painting house today.

 

[crgildart]

Deep Tracks is jammin Allman Brothers today

 

[LiquidFeet]

Will never forget day of OJ verdict in 1995. I was in a cordial, professional office with approximately 5 blacks and 10 whites. When it was announced "not guilty" there was something like elation from one side and despondency from the other. A wall went up between us for the rest of the day. Sad.
Obviously something bigger was at play than one trial. Looking back, and even though I was middle aged, I guess I was a naive white boy. It was a sobering reality check for me that racial equality and equal opportunity still had/has a long way to go in America.

I was teaching a suburban St. Louis high school art class when this trial ended. About a third of my students were blacks who were bussed in from the inner city. I had the radio on loud so we could all hear when the verdict was announced. When they said Not Guilty, a big cheer went up in my room. That caught me by surprise.

I asked my students why they cheered. Did they think he was innocent? Nope, it was because finally a guilty black guy got off. Given the context of history, their cheer made sense to me.