THE APRIL DEPARTED

April saw a very diverse group of individuals head into "the great beyond." Luckily, most of them made it to a ripe old age.
EDDIE ROBINSON: Hall of fame football coach for Grambling University. Mr. Robinson coached for Grambling for over FIFTY YEARS. Not only did he help develop talented athletes, but also individuals of personal fortitude.
TOMMY NEWSOM: Some of the greatest chemistry between performers on television was on The Tonight Show. Johnny, Ed, and Doc were incomparable. But, on that rare occasion when Doc wasn't around, Tommy provided a low-key touch of comic timing, not to mention being an accomplished musician.
KURT VONNEGUT: Author of the classic War/Science Fiction novel Slaughterhouse Five. Did make it to old age, but met an untimely death due to a head injury suffered in a fall.
And being that The Death 2ur calls Minnesota its home, we would like to bid a very fond farewell to HERB CARNEAL. He was the longtime radio announcer for the Minnesota Twins. He knew that letting the game be the center of attention was just as important in radio as in televsion. Herb reminds us of summer evenings with the radio on and his resonant, but friendly voice keeping us apprised.