I decided to make a thread that we can keep that is to honor all those who pass us...this could be famous people, or friends and family members who pass away.

I'd like to start by mentioning a few people who passed away in the last year who we still miss, since this thread wasn't started back then and they weren't mentioned. But also this could be a tribute thread to events in the passed like 9/11 which the fourth anniversary is coming up in a few days. And Hurricane Katrina and big events that need a tribute as well.

Ronald Reagan: Former US President/Governor/Actor
Ray Charles: Musician/Singer
Christopher Reeve: Pioneer for Stem Stell Research/Actor
Johnny Carson: Talk Show Host
Peter Jennings: ABC News Anchor
Bob Denver: TV Actor on Gilligans Island
Rodney Dangerfield: Comedian
Marlon Brando: Actor
Isabel Sanford: TV Actress on The Jeffersons
Jack Paar: Talk Show Host
Julia Child: TV Cook
William H. Rehnquist: US Supreme Court Chief Justice
Luther Vandross: Musician/Singer

And most of all importantly to me...I'd like to make this a tribute as well to my grandmother Ruth Ascher. Died at age 78 on March 23, 2005 of lung cancer. The battle of her life. It was so hard, I lived in the same house with her my whole life and now I just have one grandpa left. She meant everything to me and still does, and I can't believe it's almost 6 months since she passed away. She will never be forgotten for all she has put on this earth and I miss her with all my heart. I call her "Oma" which means grandma in German since she moved from Germany 50 years ago to America. I love you forever Oma... :cry:

I'd like to mention a few people who meant a lot to me who are now in a better place...

Grampie - my paternal Grandfather
Uncle Fred - my mom's Uncle
Uncle Sandy - my mom's Uncle
Grandma Marie - my friend's Grandmother
Doug - a dear family friend
Grandma Lois - my Aunt's mom

R.I.P. - I will love you always...

These are some dear friends that I miss the most,But I know they are
at peace now that they are in all with God now.

My friend Charles.

My cousin Adrian.

My friend Krystal.

A former optometrist I had named Hugh.

My maternal grandfather,great-grandparents,paternal grandparents and
great grandparents-I never got the chance to know you,I still love you.

Hope you are all doing good,I miss you... Until we meet again..... :cry:

To my PawPaw
tomorrow will be his 1 year

September 23, 2005 is officially half of a year (6 months) since my grandma (Oma) passed away from lung cancer. I still think and miss her very much and tear up often. She was a huge part of my life and it's still hard to go through even this long afterwards. God bless you Oma, you will never be forgotten.

September 25, is the eighth year anniversary of my uncle Julian's death.
Uncle Julian had kidney failure and passed away at the young age of 39.
I miss you uncle Julian,you were the greatest uncle ever! :cry2:

2005,marked the ten year anniversary of Tejano superstar's Selena's death,
which was on March 31. Ten years ago, The Latino communities of the United
States,Mexico and beyond lost not a singer but a true legend.
Selena was a kind and generous person.She never put for her fame
before her family and friends,She truly believed in family values,education,
abstinance and staying away from alcohol and drugs. She always believed
in her race and encouraged Latinos to always set goals and believe that
they tried very hard they could accomplish anything that life puts before them.

In Memory Of

Selena Quintanilla Perez

April 16, 1971- March 31, 1995.

Rosa Parks died yesterday at the age of 92.

This woman had a truely amazing life. She will NEVER be forgotten.

Rest in Peace.

I agree Kay, a wonderful woman and God Bless Her.

Remembrance Day 2005

I would like to pay tribute to all those men and women in the Canadian armed forces who fought so bravely for this country.

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

- John McCrae

Reply to Flanders Fields

Oh! sleep in peace where poppies grow;
The torch your falling hands let go
Was caught by us, again held high,
A beacon light in Flanders sky
That dims the stars to those below.
You are our dead, you held the foe,
And ere the poppies cease to blow,
We'll prove our faith in you who lie
In Flanders Fields.

Oh! rest in peace, we quickly go
To you who bravely died, and know
In other fields was heard the cry,
For freedom's cause, of you who lie,
So still asleep where poppies grow,
In Flanders Fields.

As in rumbling sound, to and fro,
The lightning flashes, sky aglow,
The mighty hosts appear, and high
Above the din of battle cry,
Scarce heard amidst the guns below,
Are fearless hearts who fight the foe,
And guard the place where poppies grow.
Oh! sleep in peace, all you who lie
In Flanders Fields.

And still the poppies gently blow,
Between the crosses, row on row.
The larks, still bravely soaring high,
Are singing now their lullaby
To you who sleep where poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.

- John Mitchell

Eddie Guerrero passes away
Nov. 13, 2005

WWE is deeply saddened by the news that Eddie Guerrero has passed away. He was found dead Sunday morning in his hotel room in Minneapolis. Eddie is survived by his wife Vickie and daughters Shaul, 14, Sherilyn, 9, and Kaylie Marie, 3.



The cause of death is unknown at this time. An autopsy will be performed in Minneapolis on Monday, and Eddie's body will then be flown to Arizona. Funeral arrangements are set for Thursday.

That's so sad! Eddie was on drugs but was clean. He even has a book or show that was called Eddie Guerrero: Cheating Death. Gosh, too many wrestling stars die, and most are from drugs. I don't know what caused his death, but he will be missed

my Cousin Anthony... he will be missed. Lov ya Bro! R.I.P

Pat Morita passed away at age 73, Best known for his portrayal as Arnold on
''Happy Days''and Mr.Miyagi'' on the ''Karate Kid films.''
''The Karate Kid'' (1984
The Karate Kid II (1986)
The Karate Kid III (1989)
All three films featured student Daniel, played by Ralph Macchio

And also the film that featured a female student.''

The Next Karate Kid (1994)

This film starred Hilary Swank as Miyagi's new student, Julie.

Morita died of Natural Causes.

He received a star on the ''Hollywood Walk Of Fame'' in 1974.

:cry:

Richard Pryor passes...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,178342,00.html

R.I.P. What a great comedian that will always be remembered.

Wow I have no words. John Spencer, a key actor on "The West Wing" died of a sudden heart attack at 58. I watch the West Wing every week and love John. Wow this is so sad, and I don't know what they're gonna do on the show now also. He was a great man who will be forever missed.
R.I.P. John...we love you forever

RIP John....we will miss you forever

RIP Dana Reeve

http://www.voanews.com/english/AmericanLif...03-07-voa57.cfm

She died yesterday at the age of 44 from lung cancer. :cry1

RIP Dana Reeves...you will be missed. I admire you for all the great work you did.

Dear Forum Family,
March 23rd, 2006...Thursday will be one year. One whole year since my grandma Ruth Ascher passed away. If some of you remember she passed away March 23, 2005 and a lot of you were there for me and I appreciate it. I just can't believe it's been a whole year. It was very hard getting through the day today, (Wednesday)...she slipped into a coma today last year and didn't wake up. And then at 10:30pm on March 23, she passed away due to a terrible and long battle with lung cancer.

I am just asking if you can all find it in your heart, please tomorrow night, March 23rd...say a prayer for her. I know she's watching in heaven, and I know I have all of you to lean on if I need to. It's been very hard, and will be extremely hard to get through the day tomorrow.

I appreciate all of your love and support.
Love,
Adam

:cry1 I'm hear for you Adam!! I can't even imagine what you are going through. *hugs*

Thank you Kay, it's gonna be hard tomorrow. It was a hard day today, I broke down about 3 times, including once at work. Thanks for your love and support.

Oh wow Adam, Im so sorry. I cant image what your going throught right now either, she seemed like a very strong lady. We are all here for u, cause like u said we are one big happy family.

Thank you Mark...I'm trying to manage my way through today. I'm wearing a ring she gave me before she passed, and it reminds me much of her. Thanks again for your support.

I ask that you all please find it in your hearts to say a prayer for a dear family friend, Debbi Thompson. She was a family friend for many, many years now and has had cancer for about 8 years as well. My mom has a group she goes bowling and golfing with once a week and has for the past maybe 5 or so years. Debbi was a part of this group and has been declining in health over the years. This past week was her birthday and her one wish was to go on a cruise to Mexico, she always wanted to do this. We think she knew she was not going to make it much longer so she did this cruise last week. On Tuesday of last week, she had some sort of problem, I'm not sure of the details and had to be helicoptered from the cruise fo a hospital, slipped into a coma on Wednesday, and passed away on Thursday. I have never met someone with a more positive attitude. And the amazing thing was that she was not doing well, but always kept her head up high. Her favorite thing was nature.......the birds, the trees, the clouds, anything that had to do with the outdoors. So in the next couple days if it's nice out, if it's sunny, please just look and think of the wonderful person she was.
R.I.P. Debbi...we all love you forever.

:( Awe that's so sad. I'm glad she got to go on that cruise. That must have been really special for her to be able to have that wish.

Thanks Kay, yeah it was special. I think her family and her knew that she wasn't going to make it. I'm glad she had her last wish, she did pass away in peace.

I just found out that my grade 5 teacher passed away from cancer on the weekend. :cry1

RIP Mr. Reid.

Aww I'm so sorry Kay...it's hard when a teacher passes away, I don't know what I'd do if any of mine did. R.I.P. Mr. Reid.

Thanks Adam. Yeah it is hard - even though I haven't seen him in like - well - it's been nearly 6 years now.

You seem like you liked him as a teacher, just think of all he has taught you. And all that he has given you to get through life.

Yeah I did. I mean he was strict and all that - but he was really very nice and he was one of the best teachers. My second favourite teacher out of all of them I had.

Well it's obvious he had a large effect on you. You know I'm here for ya!

Thanks :)

I found out today that my friends Christopher and Veronica lost their father
to a long battle with diabetes. He was a very kind man,I will miss him... :cry1

So sorry to hear this Leanda. Diabetes unfortunatly takes lives, sometimes the sweetest of people to.
God bless them.

Sorry to hear that Leanda.

Thanks guys.Who know it scares me because my grandmother has
diabetes and my uncle John has also has diabetes.What also scares
me is lately in my town alot of people around and younger than my
both my parents age have died!,Chris and Veronica's dad was just 48! :cry1

Comedian Red Buttons Dies in L.A. at 87

LOS ANGELES - Red Buttons, the carrot-topped burlesque comedian who became a top star in early television and then in a dramatic role won the 1957 Oscar as supporting actor in "Sayonara," died Thursday. He was 87.

Buttons died of vascular disease at his home in the Century City area of Los Angeles, publicist Warren Cowan said. He had been ill for some time, and was with family members when he died, Cowan said.

With his eager manner and rapid-fire wit, Buttons excelled in every phase of show business, from the Borscht Belt of the 1930s to celebrity roasts in the 1990s.

His greatest achievement came with his "Sayonara" role as Sgt. Joe Kelly, the soldier in the post-World War II occupation forces in Japan whose romance with a Japanese woman (Myoshi Umeki, who also won an Academy Award) ends in tragedy.

Josh Logan, who directed the James Michener story that starred Marlon Brando, was at first hesitant to cast a well-known comedian in such a somber role.

"The tests were so extensive that they could just put scenery around them and release the footage as a feature film," Buttons remarked.

Buttons' Academy Award led to other films, both dramas and comedies. They included "Imitation General," "The Big Circus," "Hatari!" "The Longest Day," "Up From the Beach," "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" "The Poseidon Adventure," "Gable and Lombard" and "Pete's Dragon."

A performer since his teens, Buttons was noticed by burlesque theater owners and he became the youngest comic on the circuit. He had graduated to small roles on Broadway before being drafted in 1943.

Along with dozens of other future stars, including Mario Lanza, John Forsythe, Karl Malden and Lee J. Cobb, Buttons was enlisted for "Winged Victory," the play that famed director-playwright Moss Hart created for the Air Force. Buttons also appeared in the 1944 film version, directed by George Cukor.

Discharged in 1946, Buttons returned to nightclub and theater work. In 1952, CBS signed him for a weekly show as the network's answer to NBC's Milton Berle.

"The Red Buttons Show" was first broadcast on CBS Oct. 14, 1952, without a sponsor since the star was virtually unknown. Within a month, the show became a solid hit and advertisers were clamoring.

Buttons drew on all his past experience for monologues, songs, dances and sketches featuring such characters as a punch-drunk fighter, a scrappy street kid, a Sad Sack GI and a blundering German. The hit of the show was a silly song in which he pranced about the stage singing, "Ho! Ho!... He! He!... Ha! Ha!... Strange things are happening!" It became a national craze.

After a sensational first season, "The Red Buttons Show" began to slide. Reports circulated that the star had fits of temper and frequently fired writers, and the show ended after three seasons.

"Certainly I made mistakes, and mistakes were made for me," he said in 1960. "When you go into TV cold, as I did, it's murder."

While the failure was a severe blow to the normally optimistic comedian, he soon recovered and resumed his career as a guest star on TV shows. A straight role on "Suspense" brought him to the attention of Logan, who cast him for the career-making "Sayonara."

In 1966, Buttons starred in another series, "The Double Life of Henry Phyfe," as a humble accountant enlisted as a government spy. The show lasted only six months.

Over the years Buttons remained a steady performer on television, appearing on such series as "Knots Landing," "Roseanne" and "ER." He also took his act on the road, appearing at Las Vegas, Atlantic City, conventions, and returning to his beginnings in the Catskills.

Still in good health at 76 ("They call me the only Yiddish leprechaun"), he appeared in New York in 1995 with an autobiographical one-man show, "Buttons on Broadway."

It was his first Broadway show since 1948, when he appeared in a play with the unfortunate title of "Hold It." One critic, Buttons recalled, began his review: "`Hold It?' Fold it."

Buttons was born Aaron Chwatt on Feb. 15, 1919, son of an immigrant milliner, in a tough Manhattan neighborhood where, he once said, "you either grew up to be a judge or you went to the electric chair."

He struggled through schools in Manhattan and the Bronx _ "Mom and Pop went to school as often as I did; they should have graduated with me." He started performing at the age of 12, winning an amateur contest singing "Sweet Jenny Brown" in a sailor's suit.

At 16 he was working as a singer and bellhop in a gin mill on New York's City Island. Since all bellhops were called Buttons and Chwatt had red hair, he got his new name.

During his summer vacation, he worked as a singer on the Borscht Circuit _ the string of Catskills resorts catering to a largely Jewish clientele where Danny Kaye, Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks, Hart and others trained for stardom.

In later years, Buttons became a favorite at testimonial/roast dinners with his roaringly funny "Never had a dinner" routine. He cited famous figures who had never been so honored. Examples: "Abe Lincoln, who said `A house divided is a condominium,' never had a dinner"; "(Perennial presidential candidate) Jerry Brown, whose theme song is `California, Here I Go,' never had a dinner." (When he did "Buttons on Broadway," he altered the routine and named people who never did one-man shows.)

In 1982, Red Buttons finally had a dinner. The Friars Club honored him with a star-filled roast and a life-achievement award.

"When I was a kid in the Bronx and watching and dreaming from the second balcony," the guest of honor said, "in my wildest imagination I couldn't have written this scenario tonight."

Buttons was married and divorced twice in his early career. He is survived by his third wife, Alicia, their children, Amy and Adam, and a sister.