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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief

Joined: 07 Sep 2001 Posts: 39543 Location: O.C.
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: LG Loses a Member of its Family (Flo'z tribute added to the OP) |
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It is with deep sadness that I must announce the passing of a great member of this community. Phil Allen, known simply as "Phil" here, was hospitalized this past week after a car accident. Before he passed, LG and all of you were in his thoughts.
His niece said to say, "Phil is with Chick, high in the bleachers enjoying every Lakers game."
Well said.
The family said they prefer to remember his life without too much continued sadness about its end, and no response outside of this community is needed.
LakersGround has no flag to fly at half mast. We have no 21-gun salute. So, sound the cannons of your heart. Shed a tear for a loved one. Make a toast in his honor. Our dear friend, Phil, will be missed.
An amazing tribute song by Flo'z
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OregonLakerGuy Franchise Player

Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 13207 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Oh no!
Rest in Peace Phil. |
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XPUNKSURFERX Starting Rotation


Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 253
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, I didn't see this at the top. R.I.P. Phil and I send my condolences to his family |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player


Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 20032
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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Damn. Sorry to hear this.
My prayers go out to his family. _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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IPK Star Player


Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 6828
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: LG Loses a Member of its Family |
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DancingBarry wrote: |
His niece said to say, "Phil is with Chick, high in the bleachers enjoying every Lakers game."
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R.I.P. _________________ Our tribute to Phil, the man behind LG |
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bballfan4life Star Player


Joined: 17 Sep 2005 Posts: 1307 Location: Sitting on top of the world... with my laptop!
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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oh my goodness. i havent posted in a while and this is VERY sad news to log on and see.
RIP and my deepest condolences to his family  _________________ "this game doesnt build character; it reveals it so be strong in body clear in mind and lofty in your ideals."
RIP Jayden Odom |
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Tony Almeida Retired

Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 12072
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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I'm still in disbelief over this news. Truly an incredible loss.
Phil was an integral member of LG and tremendously helped this site grow to what it is today. His hard work and dedication towards LG was really special.
It indeed feels like losing a family member. Our community has suffered a great loss today. I also feel for his family who had such a wonderful person taken away from them too early. My thoughts and prayers go out to them during this difficult time.
R.I.P. Phil.  |
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Quack Star Player


Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 1567 Location: Computer
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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What he did for this website speaks to his great character. He cared a great deal about this great site. I'll always be thankful for everything he did here. Thank you for everything Phil. _________________ "99% of the players in the NBA would immediately have surgery to repair a torn ligament in their small finger, but
Kobe Bryant is not 99% of the players in the NBA."-Ric Bucher
Formerly ballerxj |
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City_Dawg Retired Number


Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 46833 Location: Coming soon and striking at your borders.
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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R.I.P. _________________ THE EVIL EMPIRE HAS RETURNED...
LAKESHOW SQUAD AINT NUTIN TO (bleep) WIT!... |
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Christopher C Star Player


Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 6292
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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very sad to hear. my thoughts go out to his family. |
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Lakers Dynasty 2000 Star Player

Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 5340 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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Phil, wow my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. This is devastating news. Phil was one of the best Lakers fans and an even better person. I am just in shock right now.
Truly a sad day today with this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. _________________ LD2k's Twitter
SB Nation once called me the "godfather of Lakers hype videos." - http://www.youtube.com/user/ld2kVIDEOS |
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golden1 Star Player


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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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peace  |
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kfkilla Star Player

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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. Phil will definately be missed. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family. |
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GTL Star Player

Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 9835
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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RIP Phil. _________________ I miss you Kobe. I miss you Gigi. |
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non-player zealot Franchise Player


Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 21299
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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RIP and condolences to his family. That's a tragedy, I know from experience that it's especially hard when you lose a relative unexpectedly, especially this time of year. There was just a thread giving him props a week ago. Sad news. _________________ GOAT MAGIC REEL
SEDALE TRIBUTE
EDDIE DONX! |
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KobeChinaMan Star Player

Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 1223
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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damn
Is this the same Phil that headed up lakerstalk? I thought he owned this site. |
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LakerFan87 Franchise Player


Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 18984 Location: The High Desert
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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I am sorry to say I was not aware who Phil was but it's always sad to hear somebody from a community you are active in pass. My condolences. |
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Michlake Star Player

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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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so sad, RIP |
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24KaratGold Franchise Player

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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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RIP  |
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melo061 Star Player


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Heyvoon24 Star Player


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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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very devastating news.
RIP Phil. |
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KobeChinaMan Star Player

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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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melo061 wrote: | didn't he used to own the site?
RIP  |
I thought he owned this site or club lakers. I know he owned lakerstalk. The popular site earlier this decade. |
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hig Star Player


Joined: 31 Oct 2001 Posts: 4843 Location: Suckramento
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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GameTimeLaker wrote: | RIP Phil. |
_________________ "Kobe, Kobe, Kobe and some more Kobe, with a sprinkling of Kobe and a huge fat scoop of double Kobe with Kobe sprinkles and Kobe sauce"
----CL member bumrusherer after Kobe's 52 pt. game vs. Dallas 03/02/08 |
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tw-lakbfan Franchise Player


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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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What?
RIP Phil. |
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999 Franchise Player

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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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RIP phil |
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