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[Blueblood]

Awww... Were you close? Were you able to glean any family history from her??

[The_Soul_Man]

My greatgrandmother died today... 96 years old... :-(

Sorry to hear man....well, she's in a better place so keep that in mind if it helps you feel any better..

[TakkunEG]

My greatgrandmother died today... 96 years old... :-(

That sucks. My great-granny died 4 years ago, she was 91 and still sharp as a tack. She was a cool lady and really outspoken. She didn't put up with any crap, but she could still be really sweet.

[Blueblood]

Hmmmm..
Takk, tac take no crap. A chip off the old block. You're her legacy..!

Nice bio too. Sounded like a great lady!

[TakkunEG]

Hmmmm..
Takk, tac take no crap. A chip off the old block. You're her legacy..!

Nice bio too. Sounded like a great lady!

My grandmother wrote the obit. The guy at the funeral home said it was so much better than what people usually brought them, which was usually a list of names and places.

It's funny, because when I asked my mom and grandmother once who I was like in the family, they didn't want to tell me that it was Granny, because they thought I'd be offended. I said something like "Are you kidding? Granny was awesome!"

[The Soul Man]

Thanks for all the kind words...
Everytime when i had vacation i used to visit her. She used to make lefse for me. And after i had finished she used to tell me funny stories about the old days.... She was always kind... I miss her :-(

[TakkunEG]

That lefse looks pretty good!

[The Soul Man]

That lefse looks pretty good!

It tastes good too!

[Blueblood]

Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr.
(November 4, 1916 - July 17, 2009)



All I can say is I grew up with this man, and his influence coupled wth my respect for him was such, that his comments soon became my opinions...

I will miss him.

[Flashcomix]

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[Blueblood]

Lester William Polfuss, known as Les Paul
(June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009)



A legend that gave the world a style of guitar that would become a standard

instrument in all genres of music..!

[The Soul Man]

as i told you, my greatgrandmother died about a month ago.... and now my grandmother has died.....only 66 years...

[Cropper Classic]

Lester William Polfuss, known as Les Paul
(June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009)



A legend that gave the world a style of guitar that would become a standard

instrument in all genres of music..!

Forever a classic.

[Cropper Classic]

I didn't know the person but this morning a guy jumped off a 8 story building onto the sidewalk across the street from my office.

[Blueblood]

Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy
(February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009)



U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, a towering figure in the Democratic Party who took the helm of one of America's most fabled political families after two older brothers were assassinated, died at age 77, his family said.


"Edward M. Kennedy, the husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle we loved so deeply, died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port (Massachusetts)," the Kennedy family said in a statement early Wednesday.


One of the most influential and longest-serving senators in U.S. history -- a liberal standard-bearer who was also known as a consummate congressional dealmaker -- Kennedy had been battling brain cancer, which was diagnosed in May 2008.
His death marked the twilight of a political dynasty and dealt a blow to Democrats as they seek to answer President Barack Obama's call for an overhaul of the healthcare system.


Kennedy made healthcare reform his signature cause. He recently urged Massachusetts lawmakers to change state law so the governor, if necessary, could quickly fill a Senate vacancy as the chamber debates the contentious healthcare issue.
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid said in a statement, "As we mourn his loss, we rededicate ourselves to the causes for which he so dutifully dedicated his life."
Known as "Teddy," he was the brother of President John Kennedy, assassinated in 1963, Senator Robert Kennedy, fatally shot while campaigning for the 1968 Democratic presidential nomination, and Joe Kennedy, a pilot killed in World War Two.


When he first took the Senate seat previously held by John Kennedy in 1962, he was seen as something of a political lightweight who owed his ascent to his famous name.
Yet during his nearly half century in the chamber, Kennedy became known as one of Washington's most effective senators, crafting legislation by working with lawmakers and presidents of both parties, and finding unlikely allies.



Telling people I grew up on Cape Cod, there was always a standing joke, "Oh, you must know the Kennedy's..!"
Not really but I had seen them a few times. Once in 1963 when Jacqueline Kennedy was admitted for tests during her pregnancy and other glimpses in Hyannisport from time to time. The Kennedy family shadow loomed large in Massachusetts!
Love them or hate them, the death of Teddy will bring that Kennedy legacy to a close.

I think in my own twisted way I'll miss them...

[Cropper Classic]

R.I.P. Teddy.

[elizabeth]

RIP Ted.

[Bismo]

Remembering SRV today, died 8/27/1990....

[The Soul Man]

We miss you, Steve!

[elizabeth]

rip steve..