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Ben Watkins

Ben Watkins, who appeared on season 6 of MasterChef Junior, died on November 16 after fighting cancer for nearly two years. He was 14 years old.

Rafer Johnson

Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, France's president from 1974 to 1981

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13062449

Walter Williams, who imo never uttered or wrote a word that wasn’t correct. A paragon of common sense.

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(12-02-2020 09:09 PM)Almadenmike Wrote:  

(12-02-2020 09:03 PM)owl at the moon Wrote:  One more death before we close it...

#Crosspost

(12-01-2020 12:04 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico Collapses Weeks After Suffering Major Damage

Quote:The renowned Arecibo Observatory radio telescope in Puerto Rico, closed because of damage, completely collapsed Tuesday morning.

"Friends, it is with deep regret to inform you that the Arecibo Observatory platform has just collapsed," tweeted Deborah Martorell, a senior meteorologist for WAPA-TV and El Nuevo Dia in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Martorell, who was at the observatory on Monday, received a call from a scientist at the site Tuesday saying the giant reflector dish and the Gregorian Dome that held instruments above it had both collapsed, El Nuevo Dia reported.

I wish this would be on the new thread, where more folks would see it over time.

The Arecibo Observatory was designed at Cornell by William Gordon, who soon thereafter moved to Rice, where he was Dean of Engineering and later, Provost.

He was a Faculty Associate at Baker College, and one of my favorite profs -- even though I never took any classes from him. I often shared his table at lunch.

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(12-03-2020 01:50 PM)Ricefootballnet Wrote:  Remember Bill and Elva both....two fine, charming, wonderful people.


I’ve got another passing to mention: Economist/newspaper columnist Walter E. Williams, Dec. 2.

David Lander, aka Squiggy, at 73 - complications from MS.

Looks as if there wasn't much holding it up before the fall.

Dick Allen died at age 78. He was one of the first successful DH players after coming over from the National League.

Chuck Yeager just passed away at 97.

(12-07-2020 10:50 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Chuck Yeager just passed away at 97.

Godspeed General Yeager! What a life you lead.

(12-07-2020 11:14 PM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(12-07-2020 10:50 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Chuck Yeager just passed away at 97.

Godspeed General Yeager! What a life you lead.

amazing

(12-07-2020 11:55 PM)texowl2 Wrote:  

(12-07-2020 11:14 PM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(12-07-2020 10:50 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Chuck Yeager just passed away at 97.

Godspeed General Yeager! What a life you lead.

amazing

He was a tough ol' bird who outlasted 'em all. Godspeed, Chuck, you were a great American, back when America was proud of its heritage and accomplishments...

'Right Stuff' Pilot Legend Chuck Yeager Dies at 97

Former University of Texas head football coach Fred Akers, dead at 82.

(12-08-2020 09:50 AM)WRCisforgotten79 Wrote:  Former University of Texas head football coach Fred Akers, dead at 82.

always thought that the teasips blew it on Fred. He was very close to two national championships-Just Joe Montana and a fumbled punt at the cotton bowl stopped that. It took a long time for them to get to as close as he had them. Seem to remember a lot of grumbling about boring. I will take boring and winning over exciting and losing-see Mackovic, John.

TM on Fred Akers - https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture...all-death/

Former Astros shortstop Denis Menke, a 2-time All-Star for Houston, at 80.

I remember, in 1969, when he and Jimmy Wynn hit grand slams in the same inning.

But, he was also known for being part of one of the worst trades (for us Astros fans) in history. He was traded to Cincinnati along with future Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan, starting pitcher Jack Billingham, center fielder César Gerónimo and utility outfielder Ed Armbrister, while the Astros received second baseman Tommy Helms, first baseman Lee May and utility infielder Jimmy Stewart.

Ugh!

Arnie Robinson, 72, two time Olympic medalist for the United States in the long jump (1976 - gold, 1972 - bronze).

(12-10-2020 11:27 AM)WRCisforgotten79 Wrote:  Former Astros shortstop Denis Menke, a 2-time All-Star for Houston, at 80.

I remember, in 1969, when he and Jimmy Wynn hit grand slams in the same inning.

But, he was also known for being part of one of the worst trades (for us Astros fans) in history. He was traded to Cincinnati along with future Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan, starting pitcher Jack Billingham, center fielder César Gerónimo and utility outfielder Ed Armbrister, while the Astros received second baseman Tommy Helms, first baseman Lee May and utility infielder Jimmy Stewart.

Ugh!

almost as bad as the Hopkins trade. Menke was a childhood favorite. RIP