I would hope that my family....

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  1. marcnbc

    marcnbc Founding Member

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    would do this for me, if something were to happen unexpectedly. Got this from msnbc.com


    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.
     
  2. saltyone

    saltyone So Mote It Be

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    It just so happens that last night my wife wanted to talk about our plans. She asked if I wanted to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. I said no. She said good because she wants us to be buried side by side. I said that is fine, you can have your ashes spread with mine in the South end zone. She is still upset with me. :hihi:
     
  3. TigerKid05

    TigerKid05 Say Whaa!?!?

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    I want to be cremated and put into the concretewhen they rebuild the east side upper deck.
     
  4. NoLimitMD

    NoLimitMD Founding Member

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    I want my carcass to be hung like an effigy outside the visitor's locker room, unembalmed.
     
  5. BostonBengal

    BostonBengal Founding Member

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    Damn! :hihi: :thumb: You're a DIEHARD!!!!!
     
  6. orlandotiger

    orlandotiger GEAUX TIGERS!

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    My parents are putting thier wills together and one thing they called my brother and I about was who was getting what LSU tickets ie. baseball, football.
     
  7. goldengirlfan

    goldengirlfan simple man

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    I've ordered mine spread on the bleachers where the GoldenGirls sit. :hihi:
     
  8. upsizin

    upsizin Founding Member

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    I want to be put in the florida gators drinking water during a game in tiger stadium... me... and some ebola... yup... that'd be nice
     
  9. scrappy

    scrappy Founding Member

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    Is it just me or is that a little weird? Just a little
     
  10. LSUDeek

    LSUDeek All That She Wants...

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    Most husbands have to answer to someone for their football addictions :)
     

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