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Title: Body of Steelers Fan Viewed in Recliner
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Chicago Tribune
URL Source: http://chicagosports.chicagotribune ... y?coll=sns-ap-sports-headlines
Published: Jul 6, 2005
Author: unknown
Post Date: 2005-07-06 21:09:46 by CAPPSMADNESS
Keywords: Steelers, Recliner, Viewed
Views: 469
Comments: 25
PITTSBURGH -- James Henry Smith was a zealous Pittsburgh Steelers fan in life, and even death could not keep him from his favorite spot: in a recliner, in front of a TV showing his beloved team in action. Smith, 55, of Pittsburgh, died of prostate cancer Thursday. Because his death wasn't unexpected, his family was able to plan for an unusual viewing Tuesday night. The Samuel E. Coston Funeral Home erected a small stage in a viewing room, and arranged furniture on it much as it was in Smith's home on game day Sundays. Smith's body was on the recliner, his feet crossed and a remote in his hand. He wore black and gold silk pajamas, slippers and a robe. A pack of cigarettes and a beer were at his side, while a high-definition TV played a continuous loop of Steelers highlights. "I couldn't stop crying after looking at the Steeler blanket in his lap," said his sister, MaryAnn Nails, 58. "He loved football and nobody did (anything) until the game went off. It was just like he was at home." Longtime friend Mary Jones called the viewing "a celebration." "I saw it and I couldn't even cry," she said. "People will see him the way he was." Smith's burial plans were more traditional -- he'll be laid to rest in a casket.
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#1. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#0)
No hypocrisy here, I must admit that.
He couldn't have been a TRUE Steeler's fan - where was his Terrible Towel??? Not a bad idea for a funeral though
" I intend to live forever -- so far, so good
He's got me convinced.
I cleaned out my toolshed last week and found half a squirrel. Prolly ought to find the other half some time.
Wanna get high?
"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush
Surreal comment ping.
At first repulsed, now I see the beauty of it all - we can be staged nude, or in our underwear, posting happily... Dear God, we have all lost our minds.
Are you stewing it or pickling it?
" I intend to live forever -- so far, so good
Dear God, we have all lost our minds. I think you just described Badeye's funeral, although there are many who post almost as often as him. I actually think it's a nifty idea as far as "theme funerals" go. Death should be celebrated and not morned. Hell, my dad was buried with 3 bottles of good Irish whiskey, a case of cigars and some home brew. I personally want to be sent to a good taxidermist.
" I intend to live forever -- so far, so good
Scooping it up with little flat-nosed shovel if I can get near it without puking, and tossing over the fence if I can keep my balance. I never figured on evil looking squirrel mummies when I decided to buy a house, I just wanted to get away from the crackheads throwing barbeque grills off their balconies at three in the morning.
I hear that squirrel mummies are an endangered species.
" I intend to live forever -- so far, so good
Really? I know where at least one is hiding, I'll sell it to the highest bidder.
I actually think it's a nifty idea as far as "theme funerals" go. Death should be celebrated and not mourned. Agree on both counts...I AM going to re-do my will to provide for a wake with all bills paid. Great post to counter all the horrible b.s. of the day - thank you.
It's a mindless job - but someone has to do it! Thank you, I appreciate the opportunity to help lighten everyone's mood - even if my post is about a funeral....
" I intend to live forever -- so far, so good
Even so, the joys of homeownership are HIGHLY overrated once you pass the double nickle. You should have found a complex with cocaine addicts - they tend to be more affluent and calm in their partying. Cheers, Daks.
Screw you, loddy, I have a $28 swimming pool. :) And a quiet neighborhood.
Yeah, like anybody would actually show up for that asshole's funeral service. It's like what the sheriff told John Wayne in his last movie The Shootist: "What I do on your grave won't pass for flowers!"
"What I do on your grave won't pass for flowers!"
Can I come down and swim in your pool?
Sure, if you don't mind being shot at.
I'm pretty much used to that. What bothers me though, is being shot. I can bring you a tomato or a cucumber, maybe a jalapeno, always a jalapeno, there's never enough damn jalapenos.
For being this involved, one would think he could have picked a better team.
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ACKK!!! Begone foul beast! for ye have committed sacrilege against the Steel Curtain and the "all knowing" Terrible Towel!! ;0) I am and ever will be, a Steeler fan - just not to this gentleman's extent.
" I intend to live forever -- so far, so good
;0) I thrice invoke the name of Kordell, thereby relegating the Steelers to a full season of choking during the really important games. Particularly intra-division ones. :)
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But I do have to admit - your curse has worked well BEFORE you ever invoked it! " I intend to live forever -- so far, so good
#2. To: All (#0)
Smith's body was on the recliner, his feet crossed and a remote in his hand. He wore black and gold silk pajamas, slippers and a robe. A pack of cigarettes and a beer were at his side, while a high-definition TV played a continuous loop of Steelers highlights.
#3. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#2)
He couldn't have been a TRUE Steeler's fan - where was his Terrible Towel???
#4. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#0)
#5. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#2)
#6. To: Dakmar (#4)
#7. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#0)
#8. To: Dakmar (#4)
cleaned out my toolshed last week and found half a squirrel. Prolly ought to find the other half some time.
#9. To: lodwick (#7)
At first repulsed, now I see the beauty of it all - we can be staged nude, or in our underwear, posting happily...
#10. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#8)
Are you stewing it or pickling it?
#11. To: Dakmar (#10)
I never figured on evil looking squirrel mummies when I decided to buy a house,
#12. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#11)
I hear that squirrel mummies are an endangered species.
#13. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#9)
I think you just described Badeye's funeral, although there are many who post almost as often as him.
#14. To: lodwick (#13)
Great post to counter all the horrible b.s. of the day - thank you.
#15. To: Dakmar (#10)
I just wanted to get away from the crackheads throwing barbeque grills off their balconies at three in the morning.
#16. To: lodwick (#15)
Even so, the joys of homeownership are HIGHLY overrated once you pass the double nickle.
#17. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#9)
I think you just described Badeye's funeral
#18. To: Esso (#17)
#19. To: Dakmar (#18)
#20. To: Esso (#19)
Can I come down and swim in your pool?
#21. To: Dakmar (#20)
Sure, if you don't mind being shot at.
#22. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#0)
#23. To: Dude Lebowski (#22)
For being this involved, one would think he could have picked a better team.
#24. To: CAPPSMADNESS (#23)
ACKK!!! Begone foul beast! for ye have committed sacrilege against the Steel Curtain and the "all knowing" Terrible Towel!!
#25. To: Dude Lebowski (#24)
And I invoke the name of Chuck Knoll (blessed coach of all coaches!) so that you shall ever forth hear Myron Cope in all who speak to you.
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