RIP: To remember those lost to us, whether close or at large

[FishProf]

Daniel Dennett, philosophical giant who championed "naturalism," dead at 82
Part of the "New Atheist" movement, best known for work on consciousness, free will.  (So sayeth ArsTechnica)

My students are currently reading Dennett, so this will be a surprise to them on Monday.

[secundem_artem]

Mike Pinder - keyboardist for the Moody Blues.  One of my favorite bands from back in the 70's.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/arts/music/mike-pinder-moody-blues-dead.html

Crap I must be old.

[secundem_artem]

#6 Ron Ellis

Right winger for the Toronto Maple Leafs in my youth.  Used to love to see him come barreling down the right wing, take slap shot just inside the blue line, and then watch the shot go up and over the glass and land 22 rows up in the end blues.