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RMurphy_22 Star Player
Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 4193
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:15 am Post subject: |
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RIP
Though we lost a great Laker soldier, somewhere elso one was just born!
Go Lakers |
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SCAR Starting Rotation
Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 901 Location: Salida, California
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 11:04 am Post subject: |
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See ya TI, sad to see you go....Go Lakers!!!! |
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Bergamotichek Retired Number
Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 16777206
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Whoa!
He and I had exhanged PMs from time to time and I immediately picked up (way back when), that he was a very well-spoken and knowledgable person. We didn't agree on a lot of things, outside of basketball... but I always respected his viewpoints. I knew he didn't just jump into an opinion, but instead did his homework and knew what he was talking about, before he opened his mouth.
Lakers' fans just lost one of the best.
God bless his family and those close to him. I hope they find some comfort during this most trying time. |
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PopcornMachine Franchise Player
Joined: 19 Apr 2001 Posts: 10566
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Very sorry to hear that. |
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Bergamotichek Retired Number
Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 16777206
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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*Stuck this thread to the top of the board* |
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Krispy Kreme Franchise Player
Joined: 30 Mar 2003 Posts: 12252
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ Dominating every day. |
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Alpha Moderator
Joined: 07 Jul 2002 Posts: 25155 Location: hawaii
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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JD wrote: | *Stuck this thread to the top of the board* |
Thanks JD... I'm still in shock. |
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Buck32 Star Player
Joined: 30 Apr 2001 Posts: 7335
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Sad to hear a highly respected poster and fan, both here and at LT, left us for good.
My condolences to his family, friends, and all those who've had the pleasure to know him. |
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kaoss128 Franchise Player
Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Posts: 13058 Location: Morgantown, WV
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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I never met this guy or anything, but reading his posts really makes me wish i would have had the chance to meet him. |
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AussieLakerFan Star Player
Joined: 08 May 2004 Posts: 6105 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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R.I.P. |
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Now_I_Know Starting Rotation
Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 658 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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RIP
T I wrote: | I have the perfect partner so, if I don't have to give her back.........cash please!
Will be 30 years in august. |
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Phil Retired
Joined: 03 Aug 2001 Posts: 10007
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Nice tribute Alpha, thnaks.
I will miss his posts, pms, e-mails and occasion phone calls. He was a Lakers fan longer than anyone I have known. He was articulate on basketball and many other things. He had a love for all and a wry sense of humor that was loved by all. He was a towering man, probably 6' 8" and the epitome of the "gentle giant." He coached basketball at the High School level for years, I believe.
He was having heart problems and was doing his best to follow the docs orders. The last I spoke with him about 5 weeks ago by phone and he called to say he was moving and talked of some neat things happening between he and his son. He is survived by that son and I believe he had several older children who had families and children of their own. He also left behind his lovely wife Karen who he called "Cookie."
My sorrow goes out to Karen, her children, grandchildren and all those who knew Greg.
Say hi to Jill and Chick, Greg. Heaven will be a funnier more loving place with you. God bless T I. |
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lakers0505 Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 10701
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Didnt kow this guy, but by seeing this page, all i can say is
RIP - TI. |
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eniq 0x00 Star Player
Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Posts: 2724
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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80k posts? Never seen that many in my life. _________________ "In essence, the trade was: Shaq, Rick Fox and Gary Payton for Odom, Kwame, Mihm, Profit, 2nd round picks, a 1st round pick and 30 million in luxury tax saviings." - LakerJam
^^ Farmar
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NoMoreGame7s Star Player
Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 3818 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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T I - Rock on, my man. Hope you're enjoying your time with those who have passed before you. You'll be missed. Say "Hi" to God for us when you visit him in his Purple and Gold Mansion! |
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BigRedApple13 Star Player
Joined: 22 May 2002 Posts: 2275
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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I still miss his Barney Fife sig that he had when I first registered at LT a couple of years back. And all the funny pics that he would throw out there from time to time. The Link to the Posting and You video, the welcoming airplane for new posters and his one-liners.
My fav was the "Hell" or Welcome to Hell pic with all the ice and snow in the background.
He helped keep LT strong for a long time with FatSam and Butcher.
R.I.P. TI |
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Lakers87 Starting Rotation
Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 156
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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RIP TI |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
Joined: 07 Sep 2001 Posts: 40223 Location: O.C.
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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JD wrote: | Whoa!
He and I had exhanged PMs from time to time and I immediately picked up (way back when), that he was a very well-spoken and knowledgable person. We didn't agree on a lot of things, outside of basketball... but I always respected his viewpoints. I knew he didn't just jump into an opinion, but instead did his homework and knew what he was talking about, before he opened his mouth.
Lakers' fans just lost one of the best.
God bless his family and those close to him. I hope they find some comfort during this most trying time. |
I noticed a couple conversations between you two in his LG posts when I compiled those for the top of this thread. Some father-to-father advice that I almost posted. |
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GoldenThroat Moderator
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 37474
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. One of the best posters there was. RIP, TI.
If I may be so bold as to ask, how did you folks find out? Was someone at LT personal friends with him? |
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Mr. EiGhTy-OnE Star Player
Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 8272 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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RIP _________________ "When (Kobe) gets you on life support, he won't give you mouth to mouth. HE PULLS THE PLUG." -stu |
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DuncanIdaho Franchise Player
Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 17283 Location: In a no-ship
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Saddest news this week. RIP T I. I always enjoyed reading his posts on LT. |
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Kobe8LG Star Player
Joined: 02 May 2002 Posts: 1716 Location: LakerTown
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TRISAC Sixth Man
Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 28
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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RIP Greg |
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orwell Star Player
Joined: 28 Apr 2001 Posts: 8203 Location: 90210
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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RIP TI _________________ A proud member of LakersGround.net for over 10 years [since April 28, 2001] |
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turbulent Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1481 Location: Downey,cali
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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Havent been here long enough and didnt get the chance to meet him or see him in action. From the excerpts he seemed like a stand up guy with a good sense of humor.
On to bigger and better things........ _________________ I will HAVE SOME LOVE for Kwame..(keep it up big man) |
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