Jennings Osborne passes

jwarren3768

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Original Poster

• Jul 27, 2011

• #1

I don't see where this has been posted yet:

http://m.arkansasonline.com/news/20...rne-philanthropist-dazzling-lights-di/?latest

Apologies in advance if this is a repost.

 

MissM

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• Jul 27, 2011

• #2

67? Wow, that's young. Sorry to hear of his passing. He certainly gave an amazing gift though to the world with his lights. I know it makes our holiday season every year to see them.

My sympathies to his family.

 

jwarren3768

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• Jul 27, 2011

• #3

I've only been blessed enough to see the lights at WDW twice, but each time is simply amazing. I wonder is the folks in charge may do something special in Jening's honor this year.

My thoughts go out as well.

 

fractal

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• Jul 27, 2011

• #4

R.I.P. Mr. Osborne.

 

Atta83

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #5

I finally got to meet the entire family last yea. Truely an amazing man who did alot for a community. My thoughts go out to Mitzy and Breezy.

 

powlessfamily4

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #6

Very sad... but just look at the gift he left for us all. I hope each time we see the lights we remember the man who gave them to us.

 

PhilharMagician

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #7

Sad to hear. I wonder if his family will try to keep up with the annual BBQ's? The man had a big heart and always seemed to be giving something back to his community.

 

Master Yoda

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #8

Here is a video of Jennings Osborne from his appearance on Man Vs Food.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMFtiB_Z7qE

 

Lord_Vader

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #9

Jennings Osborne

Years ago we lived about a half mile from his compound in Little Rock, Jennings would pass out the very large candy canes to the children as they walked up and would give families a tour of his "hidden" lights that were not visible from the street. His genuine love for doing big things for other people will be sorely missed. We missed the lights here in Little Rock when they went out and now visit them every year in Disney World.

Jennings, you will be missed. My heart goes out to Mitzi and Breezey.

 

PhilharMagician

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #10

Master Yoda said:

Here is a video of Jennings Osborne from his appearance on Man Vs Food.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMFtiB_Z7qE

Click to expand...

Thanks for posting that. I was just thinking about that show. He spent a lot of money on equipment to be able to do those BBQ's.

 

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wdwfan4ver

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #11

My thoughts are to the family.

 

Jake Massoni

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #12

Jennings Osborne was a great man and long live his memory of the lights at HS

also I watched his Man vs Food episode, Loved it

 

DisneyHeather

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #13

Rest in peace, Jennings. What a wonderful legacy you've left for other to enjoy for hopefully many, many years to come!

 

wdwmagic

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #14

Really sad news. He brought a lot of joy to a lot of people.

 

Mukta

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #15

I am forever grateful to him for the beautiful legacy he left us. I'll never forget how I felt to see those lights for the first time.

 

MerlinTheGoat

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #16

Those lights were the highlight of my Christmas time at WDW. I'm so very sad to hear he's gone. He wasn't too old either, very unfortunate. I'm also very sorry about how his wife and family must feel right now.

I hope Disney keeps his name on the lights and pays him proper tribute. Assuming they keep using them after this (dunno if he sponsored them or if Disney was the sole sponsor of it).

 

rkelly42

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #17

Sad news... such a great man and a huge loss. R.I.P

 

Flight Safety

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #18

R.I.P. And thank you for making every Christmas something I truly value, and will never forget.

I remember back in 95' seeing the lights for the first time during the backlot tour. I have only missed 1 year since then. It's absolutely the highlight of my Christmas every year.

 

quirkle

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #19

The good die young.
I remember seeing them on the back lot tour with my husband on our Disneymoon.

Then I brought my daughters to see them 2 years ago and I will never forget the look on my eldest daughter's face when she saw the entire display and it was the most magical moment. I hope Disney pays tribute to this great man.

 

mickeysaver

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• Jul 28, 2011

• #20

This is sad news. I will keep his family in my prayers.

I am thankful that Mr. Osborne entrusted the Lights to WDW. I would likely never have had the pleasure of viewing them had they not left Arkansas. I look forward to seeing them again at the holidays this year. I can't explain it, but they just seem to signify the holiday and the holiday spirit so well for me. My holiday season would just not be the same without them.