Tomorrow, the Farewell to Jerry Haynes

• That guy was "it" for my early morning entertainment.  I loved him.  I recall getting to see him in person when I was a kid, and I flipped my lid.  I don't think I've ever met anyone since who seemed like such a big star.  My condolences to his family.

• My memories of Mr. Peppermint don't go back to the very beginning...but almost.  I grew up in Lake Highlands and  how strange it was to see Mr. Peppermint at the grocery store disguised as Jerry Haynes.  His son Gibby was one year behind me in school so whenever given the chance, my friends and I would ask Gibby what it was like to have a famous Dad.  On more than one occasion, I got to experience nirvana as a mid-1960's kid in Dallas:  I got invited to a birthday party that had Mr. Peppermint as the star attraction.  Most of the kids as those parties were so awe-struck that they forgot the words to "Happy Birthday".

• I've been thinking about this too, and I keep coming back to a simple answer. He was a good man.  A genuinely good man, and we don't have enough of them to keep losing them without remorse.

• For what it's worth, Jack, you're not the only one.

• Jerry was an all-around amazing person. From peppermint to his film/stage work and everything in between, he always was a consumate professional and a true God-given talent. We'll miss you Mr. Peppermint...

• I have been trying to figure out why I feel such profound sadness over this.    Confirmation of lost youth?  I don't know.  Rest in peace.

• R.I.P.  My condolences the family and friends.

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