In REMEMBRANCE---2017 AD

[Dannyalcatraz]

Dan Rooney has died.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pittsburgh-steelers-chairman-dan-rooney-dies-84-202513206.html

 

[tuxgeo]

A storied family, indeed. (Deservedly so.)

Acknowledging that American pro football isn't primarily a geek topic doesn't make the loss any less. Dan's dedication to doing the right thing was an example to many. He'll be missed.

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Emma Morano, the last remaining person born in the 19th century A.D., died yesterday. She was 117.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Allan Holdsworth has died.
https://www.google.com/amp/variety....ies-progressive-fusion-guitar-1202031666/amp/

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Bruce Langhorne has died.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/16/...bob-dylan.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=1

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Clifton James, who played JW Pepper in James Bond films, died last Saturday. He was 96.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Aaron Hernandez has committed suicide.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/19/us/aaron-hernandez-suicide/index.html

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Matt "Rosey" Anoa'i has died.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2704331?iid=ob_article_footer_expansion

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Singer Cuba Gooding Sr., a member of the Main Ingredient and the father of Cuba Gooding Jr., died today. He was 72.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Michele Scarponi has died.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/39677856