It is with great sadness that I tell you, Terry Armour has gone to the Great Gig In The Sky. Terry passed away on Friday, 28 December 2007. The only details I have at this time are, he feel ill at work in The Tribune Tower, and did not survive a heart attack. I will post more information when it’s available.

I’ve been trying to write this note for about two hours. What do I say about the most fun to be around guy I’ve ever met? Even when he was in a bad mood, he could make me laugh. He was larger than life, with an infectious laugh. Whether he was yelling at the home plate ump at a Sox game, or holding court at 437 Rush, Terry lived in the moment and life to the fullest.

So if you’re going to have a drink this New Year’s Eve, hoist a Ketel One Martini – Dirty, with a Blue Cheese Olive, for the brother that can’t be here. My home slice Terry Armour.

Terry’s family is planning a remembrance gathering some time in the upcoming weeks. In lieu of sending flowers, Terry’s family asks that you please consider making a donation to The Anti Cruelty Society. www.anticruelty.org Terry and LaNell added a dog (Kramer) to their family in early December.

Stan Lawrence