"Dinner Bell" wasn't my favorite Bullet. He was one of a series of overweight bigs that came through the roster, only to eat their way off. I can't even find a pic of him in a Bullets' uni.
But I was still saddened to hear about his recent suicide.
Rest in peace, Mel.
RIP Mel Turpin
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RIP Mel Turpin
Always remember, my friend: the world will change again. And you may have to come back through everywhere you've been.
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It's not just the great and good Bullets/Wizards, but all of them, the Steve Colters and LaBradford Smiths, that come to the team, stay for a moment or a long while, and maybe contribute. Flawed or not, they're all part of the family to me. It's sad to see he had such struggles, and I'm sorry for his family.
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I feel the same way, Monte. Very sad news.
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