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You know in his

You know in his autobiography "A Reporters Life" Cronkite mentions "it was louder than the drums at a Grateful Dead concert" I always wondered how he would know that. My kids and I met him once at Epcot it was very early in the morning on a very cold December day in 1985 and we were practically the only people in the exhibit about oil.He was being escorted by a guide and was kind enough to shake hands with my two boys and pose for a picture. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee

RIP Walter Cronkite

Don't know what else to say, feel very sad. One truly honorable journalist is gone. ********************************** Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge. Mark Twain

R.I.P.........

Deacon Proudfoot, former President of the Oakland Hells Angels....died 7/4/09-he loved the Grateful Dead, had a production company in the 1980's that brought Willie & Waylon to the Bay Area..............John Collins Dawson IV..........early today 7/21/09, otherwise known amongst us as "Marmaduke" ............"Fare you well, fare you wellI love you more than words can tell"..............."Y' Know Death Don't Have No Mercy In This Land"........................................................

Too young

Thanks for everything Marmaduke.

Thank you Gypsy

for what you wrote above. This is such sad news.

Marmaduke :(

Marmaduke today! this is sad news, so sorry to hear this! and too for deacon proudfoot! thanks for the news GC.

yeah...

we're losing a lot of the good ones...

John Dawson aka Marmaduke

Obit in the Miami Herald about John-I didn't know "Marmaduke" and John Dawson were one in the same. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee

Les Paul at 94

Solid body electric guitar inventor Les Paul died today from pneumonia complications. He was involved with Gibson guitars and multitrack recording.

damn!!

didn't he play in public recently?...sitting in with someone?

A tip of the hat

to Les, without whom the world would be real different...

murderer

No,no,no,!Such crimes can never be forgiven .Enough is more than enough about raping,stabbing, killing women the world over ,for centuries . Those who stay friends with such criminals are not my friends anymore . SO BE IT !!!

To Les Paul

I wonder if you ever imagined your creation would spawn such masterpieces as the ABB at Fillmore East, Blow By Blow, all Led Zeppelin, not to mention a tune or two by Jerry and Bobby and many, many more ... thank you, thank you, thank you. RIP " Where does the time go? "

the genius of Les Paul...

...RIP Les, it wouldn't have been the same without you... Les invented the electric guitar, and the process of multi-track recording. Leo Fender invented the solid-body guitar, think Fender Stratocaster here... Leo was a genius too, think of all the Fender Amps he invented... RIP Leo as well...

RIP Les

You gave us so much!! Thank you!!

CBS Sunday Morning

Les Paul is one of the features on CBS this morning, 8/16, with a short tribute from Joe Walsh.

sen. ted kennedy

a controversial politician due to his history, he did serve this country for over 40 years. the last of the kennedy brothers. no matter who's side yer on, pls take a moment to ask that his soul rest in peace

thank you Ted

for seeking and working to make our country and the world a better place. Your perserverance and determination is an inspiration. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake

RIP Teddy and Mary Jo.

♥Patty♥

My sister Patty's birthday is tomorrow, she passed away from breast cancer 3 years ago on Oct 17th which is my birthday :(I miss her every minute of everyday, she was my best friend and we went to so many shows together! Now she dances with Jerry! I love you Patty♥ ☆~☆ ♥LOVE♥ღPattyღ♥LOVE♥ღღ☆~☆

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Pig Pen -- we were going to visit you today after dinner, but discovered that they close the gates at 6:00 p.m. Babs Bergstrom still misses you and speaks very fondly of you. Eternal Peace, Brother ...

puff the magic dragon

Mary Travers, at 72 years, rest in peace

and also

Patrick Swayze, my role model in conference moderation...

and too

henry gibson at 73 years...wanna see my silver walnetto or very interesting... but stupid!

damn

waaaaaaalnetto......i still have the LP released from "rowan and martin's laugh-in"

Blue Cheer.......sigh.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickie_Peterson

Captain Lou, We'll Miss You

Pro Wrestler, Music Video Icon Albano Dies at 76 Story

Strangely, the story doesn't mention his involvement with NRBQ

and there's nothing on the NRBQ site about it yet

My best friend for 10 years

My best friend, little brother that made me happy for 10 full years had to depart us. He was a Japanese Spitz. I will never ever forget you and may you rest in peace, Tim!Love you always! Pregnancy Miracle

so sorry to hear this Nancy

and feel free to tell us about him in Your Faithful Friends...

maaaaan, another icon gone

soupy sales, dead at 83

johnman

you know he served in the navy?

i was looking at his bio

and didn't see any service time listed.

looks like wwII

though that's all i have been able to find out.

yeah

yeah, was what i was talking about. apparently, he did 'entertaining' over the PA on the boat.or did they call them 'ships' back then? ( -: peace.

i think "boat" is pretty much

a traditional slang term...although submariners call their subs boats. the PA system is called "1MC"...and i have never figured out why, though i know the designations are broken down for different areas of the ship...1MC being shipwide. but now i've gotten away from the use of this forum.....rest in peace leonard "soupy sales" hines. i'll miss you and yer pies

wikipedia

has a detailed breakdown of the various circuits and their positions in relation to the interior/exterior of the ship

SOUPY-------

.......what will Whitefang andBlacktooth do now????? Many friends we have-many friends we have lost-along the way........Keep Smilin!!!!

dinghy

thought the Soupbone was really named Milton, his brother Lenny (Leonard) Supman; Hines was one Soupy's original stage names, though not his birth name. *** no matter, that which we call a Soupbone by any other name would still throw a pie in your face. ( -: peace.

by the by

by the by, which of you pranksters will admit to actually sending Soupy cash when he asked the kiddies to swipe those pretty green papers with the presidents pics while their parents was sleeping and send them to him?

yup cc, yer right, it was milton.

he had 2 brothers, leonard and jack...and hines was a stage name. it was changed because it sounded too much like "heinz"

John Cox

Detroit / Michigan heads - and many heads everywhere - might know John Cox, owner of longtime Head shop Three Doors Down in Pontiac. He was stabbed to death on Thursday by some crackhead who couldn't have pulled more than $100 bucks out of the register there. I've been going to Three Doors Down since I was 13 and had to have my mom drive me there, and John himself is responsible for about 95% of my early Dead tape collection. He was surely instrumental in getting me on the Bus, but the main thing is that a kinder and gentler soul couldn't have existed. He probably would have given that crackhead the money if he had asked. Instead we've lost one of the real good ones, in one of the most ridiculous and senseless acts I've ever heard of. Rest in Peace, John, and have a real good time with Jerry.

cactuswax

sorry for your and your region's losss. John sounds like a very good soul. Peace. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake

cactuswax

so sorry to hear this. Condolences to all John's loved ones.

i am sorry

to hear of your loss.....he sounded like a fine person.......yet another reason people need to be able to defend themselves against scum like the knucklehead that committed this foul act. the bastards can be found everywhere and they only care about their own selfish wants....may your friend rest in peace.

RIP Norton Buffalo

dang... Joel Selvin's obit here.

In loving memory of those we lost to war

Warm wishes to the families of those we lost to war . And many thank you`s to those who still fight for our freedom . Thank you ! Hopes for a very pleasent Vetrans day ! And also warm loving memories of Avanell Pelfrey , my wifes grandmother who we lost this past weekend . We`ll all miss you . Thank you .

condolences to you and Mrs. Stuman

on the passing of her grandmother. I still miss mine, and she's been gone over 30 years...

god damn

thought it was just a reccurring bout of anorexia these past couple of weeks, a thing my old lady suffered for years and years, she was always thin but the fuck if she kept the scerect of the cancer from me... and took her from me. RIP; Nao, may the four winds blow you safely home.

cc

thinking of you and Nao peace

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June 7, 2025 - 8:30am

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JungleGhost

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rest in peace phil

lost my brother to suicide a few years ago. not a day goes by without you in my heart n mind.
love u phil
October 25, 2024 - 1:32pm

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Oroboros

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Phil, you will be missed.

"See, music is infinite. There’s an infinite number of ways to do it, an infinite number of melodies that can go with a one-four-five progression, it’s absolutely infinite, no floors, no ceiling.” Phil Lesh

Box of Rain soothed my soul, Phil.

Rest in Peace.

" Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself."
September 3, 2024 - 3:59pm

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Deadicated

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June 4, 2007

Oro

My heart goes out to you - no one like Mom.
September 3, 2024 - 11:55am

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marye

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May 26, 2007

so sorry, Oro

such a tough loss.
September 3, 2024 - 10:01am

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1stshow70878

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Oro

Sincere condolences on your loss.
Best wishes for you and your brothers during this difficult time.
Cheers to Mom
September 3, 2024 - 8:42am

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billy the kiddd

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November 8, 2021

Oroboros, sorry for your loss.

Sorry for the loss of your mom. Losing a parent is rough.
September 3, 2024 - 7:12am

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TN John

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Oroboros

Sorry for the loss of your Mom.
September 2, 2024 - 6:11pm

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jjc

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Mom

sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like she did a fine Job.May she rest easy.
September 2, 2024 - 5:19pm

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proudfoot

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With sincere sympathy Oro

I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

It's a tough milestone to go through.

A raise of the glass to her, you, and yours.
September 2, 2024 - 3:58pm

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Oroboros

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June 4, 2007

Fare thee well, Mom

you raised four boys, and we had a wild and wonderous household.

Relentless optimism, encouragement, and the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. Norma often said "you will never know if you don't try." Boy, did we take her at her word and we all tried a lot. She challenged us to think creatively, be generous, and to practice compassion.

93 years young but these last 5 years were especially difficult for her following Dad's passing. Numerous medical complications but she was on hospice for the last two weeks with family surrounding her. Then early Saturday morning, Mom was gone. Love you forever and for always.

"She sang a little while, and then flew off"