That being said, my compulsive nature may compel to post a few of the more personally significant passings during that time. Still, for a while at least I would prefer not to look at what has gone before, in others' lives, but to focus more on what is happening right now in mine. Now get out there and have fun!
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Monday, May 27, 2013
On vacation . . .
Everything's fine! After 2 1/4 years of maintaining The Obit Patrol, I need a little break. The kids are home from school, vacation and time with friends and family beckon. With that in mind, the site will be dormant at least through July 4.
That being said, my compulsive nature may compel to post a few of the more personally significant passings during that time. Still, for a while at least I would prefer not to look at what has gone before, in others' lives, but to focus more on what is happening right now in mine. Now get out there and have fun!
That being said, my compulsive nature may compel to post a few of the more personally significant passings during that time. Still, for a while at least I would prefer not to look at what has gone before, in others' lives, but to focus more on what is happening right now in mine. Now get out there and have fun!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Marshall Lytle
Bassist for Bill Haley's Comets -- via vintagevinylnews.com. Pioneered the percussive "slap" style of acoustic bass playing; known for his signature stunting around onstage with the heavy instrument. Co-wrote "Crazy, Man, Crazy" as well.
Epy Guerrero
Baseball scout -- via the L.A. Times. Signed more major leaguers than any other in his profession.
John Goddard
Adventurer, explorer, and lecturer -- via the L.A. Times. At the age of 15, in 1939, he wrote down a list of 125 life goals . . . and by golly, he got most of them done!
Friday, May 24, 2013
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