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Director Tony Scott has died at 68 after apparently committing suicide by jumping off the Los Angeles County Bridge...

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001716/

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Oh my. Ridley is probably going to be pretty upset.

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I don't think upset is the word one uses to describe the loss of a brother.

-Fred

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Semantics. I tend to use more restrained words for things; others go overboard; it's all part of the panoply. In any case, my condolences to Ridley and family.

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I figured. But there's a time and a place, you know? People's grief at something like this is usually one of those times where you can't go overboard if you tried.

That being said, I understand where you're coming from. I've recently discovered I prefer the use of the word "decent" instead of "awesome".

-Fred

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It may also in part be because of several recent deaths in my family.

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Lost one of the old school comedians, Phyllis Diller. I met her a few years ago. She was very gracious.

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Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong.

-Fred

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One of our national heroes.

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No, Sam. He was a hero to all of us.

-Fred

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One small step for Neil, one giant leap for his Soul... Such a shame to lose people who have made such a mark... He'll be forever remembered though, no doubt there...

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I'll always remember Neil. I was born on that eventful day, July 20, 1969.

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So, did your father watch the landing or you being born, or did your parents do both, together?

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The actor Michael Clarke Duncan found his peace today. I really liked this guy, and just read an article not too long ago about somebody saving his life went he had a heart attack.

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Very sad indeed! Great character actor and a cool guy.

BTW, I was holding our firstborn son (13 days old) when Armstrong landed on the moon. I have a Polaroid (remember those) photo of it. Great moment in scientific achievement.