Remembering Jerry Nelson: 6 Years Later

[Pig'sSaysAdios]

Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934-August 23, 2012).
Where has the time gone?! We miss you Jerry.

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

Rest in peace Jerry. You and your work will never be forgotten.

 

[Blue Frackle]

Did three of my favorite Muppets:

 

[theSHE124]

This is my favorite tribute, showing how much he contributed to the Muppets:

 

[gravy]

One of my favorite songs from the underrated Truro Daydreams.

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

Oh wow. I just found out that Jerry Nelson lived in Massachusetts at the time of his death.

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/au...e-street-puppeteer-jerry-nelson-dies-20120824

 

[MartyMuppets]

I remember years ago that Jerry Nelson was a forum member. I had contact with him briefly. We used to share private messages. I was barely communicating with him when he terminated his membership. Probably his health was a major reason for his decision. He sent me one last message thanking him for wishing him a speedy recovery.

I always hoped one day he would come back and we could talk again. But as we all know he passed away from his illnesses and I remember tears pricking my eyes for a split second while I thought of how much I deeply missed this man who I had barely begun to know through the internet. I still deeply mourn for him and may he rest in peace.

 

[fragglevision]

One of my favorite songs from the underrated Truro Daydreams.

Seconded. It's my absolute favorite due to all the raw emotion he put into it.

To be honest, I haven't been quite the same since Jerry died. I've recovered from this blow significantly, but I still feel a persistent lingering sadness to this day. Every time I think about it, I can't stand it. The sadness I regularly feel around this time was only compounded by Stefan Karl's passing last week (they share a birthday, you know). Both of these guys were instrumental in shaping me into the person I am today and I cannot thank them enough for that. May they both RIP.

Man, illness is the woooooorst.

Edited to add a little post-script to this: There was a short thunderstorm in my area last night, and I sadly thought to myself "Jerry's still counting." Maybe you might think of Jerry and the Count when you hear thunder...

 

[Collgoff]

You know the muppets hs never been the same without Jerry Nelson around!

 

[LittleJerry92]

Physically, he may not have been the best performer, but he definitely had a good range of characters and I can't believe it's now been 6 years.