Friday, February 04, 2005

The passing of a legend

This morning's news brings word of the loss of one of the greats. Yes, Dean Wormer of Faber College (Knowledge is Good) has died.

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If anyone is wondering what I'm talking about, Faber College was the fictional school in the movie Animal House. The college's motto (seen at the beginning of the film) was "Knowledge is Good". :) John Vernon, the actor who played Dean Wormer, has gone to that great soundstage in the sky.

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Update: No disrespect to John Vernon, but after the above post, word came of the passing of a real great. Ossie Davis died at the age of 87. Mr. Davis had a long, successful career, but many people can say that. What made him different was that he used his art to fight for things that were important.

He was a very visible figure in the civil rights movement and stood up for important causes all of his life. I can't claim to be an expert on Ossie Davis, but what I know is enough to say that he was deserving of our respect. So I mourn his passing and hope that his family can find comfort in the memories of a life well lived.

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