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Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:31 pmby Statler
I want to let everyone know that Captain EJ Smith aka Waldorf passed away last month. He died at the age of 54 (after battling cancer) and left a wife, daughter in college, and two sons in high school. He was a good Methodist and active in his church. He and I have had season tickets since '89 and saw a lot of bad football. Thus, Waldorf and Statler were born.
He had the gift of humor which came in handy being a Mustang fan. Here is one of his classic posts after the JJ-Arizona State affair:
http://www.ponyfans.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58853(His avatar of beating a dead horse makes me smile every time)
He will be missed.
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:44 pmby East Coast Mustang
Very sad to hear. 54 is far too soon. Thoughts and prayers to his wife and children
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:47 pmby Big12Mustang
Very sad day when we lose one of ours. May he rest in peace!
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:53 pmby gostangs
that was one funny dude. we will miss him. we need as much humor as we can get around here.
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:11 pmby Mustangsabu
That's terribly sad. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this awful time.
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:17 pmby Stallion
always a refreshing and welcome injection of humor into SMU's greatest moments of despair-one of my favorite shticks on ponyfans-which I often referred to myself
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:42 pmby RGV Pony
Godspeed Captain
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:46 pmby Treadway21
Stallion wrote:always a refreshing and welcome injection of humor into SMU's greatest moments of despair-one of my favorite shticks on ponyfans-which I often referred to myself
Good send off and very true. He always put a humorous spin at the bleakest times.
RIP and prayers for his loved ones.
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Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:28 pmby redpony
Prayers to his family. god speed great pony.
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:32 pmby mrydel
This makes me very sad. Condolences to the family and friends.
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:36 pmby couch 'em
Sad day. Great shtick - never over did it, and a long time loyal mustang.
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:57 pmby Junior
God speed, Captain.
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:57 pmby ponyboy
Thanks for letting us know, Statler
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Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:17 pmby Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex
Statler wrote:I want to let everyone know that Captain EJ Smith aka Waldorf passed away last month. He died at the age of 54 (after battling cancer) and left a wife, daughter in college, and two sons in high school. He was a good Methodist and active in his church. He and I have had season tickets since '89 and saw a lot of bad football. Thus, Waldorf and Statler were born.
He had the gift of humor which came in handy being a Mustang fan. Here is one of his classic posts after the JJ-Arizona State affair:
http://www.ponyfans.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58853(His avatar of beating a dead horse makes me smile every time)
He will be missed.
Sad to hear this, Statler. I know he would have loved to have had Oscar come by for a visit. RIP, buddy.
Re: Captain EJ Smith Has Taken His Last Voyage
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Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:51 amby ALEX LIFESON
Mercy, sorry to hear about this, the Captain will be missed.