Is it a 9/11? strip? I thought it was Uncle Michael’s death that they started with. The people in the last column aren’t necessarily from 9/11, just anybody’s relatives that died and we want to remember.
No, 9/11 is probably the day he died. From the looks of the strip, he lived a long life, and died much too soon, like all of the people who died on that day…may they RIP.
Which also relates to that after today in that country, they’re about to lose one of the greatest short-wave broadcasting stations ever…Radio Canada International.
This is an awesome strip, whatever the reason. I was just agonizing over whether to send my oldest to overnight camp (I know, it’s a minor issue compared to a death), but now I know I want her close by to make more memories. Sniff.. ’scuse me, something is in my eye.
dobbsm almost 12 years ago
Why is a 9/11 strip being run today?
Zanere almost 12 years ago
why not?
KellySusan almost 12 years ago
Is it a 9/11? strip? I thought it was Uncle Michael’s death that they started with. The people in the last column aren’t necessarily from 9/11, just anybody’s relatives that died and we want to remember.
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member almost 12 years ago
There is a 9 11 tag on panel three and Sept 11 did land on Sunday for 2011. Perhaps Mr Detorie is taking a vacation.We all need one now and then.
sparticles22 almost 12 years ago
Go Comics runs old strips, not the current ones, of One Big Happy. I go to Arcamax for those:http://www.arcamax.com/comics
jbmlaw01 almost 12 years ago
Current comic is also at http://www.creators.com/comics/one-big-happy.html?comicname=obh
Detorie writes his comics long-ahead. He could vacation for a year without missing a deadline.
hcr1985 almost 12 years ago
No, 9/11 is probably the day he died. From the looks of the strip, he lived a long life, and died much too soon, like all of the people who died on that day…may they RIP.
Yammo Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Best family cartoon ever…
celeconecca almost 12 years ago
so poignant
The Life I Draw Upon almost 12 years ago
my synpathies.
pam Miner almost 12 years ago
that’s nice that he has such happy memories of his brother.
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 12 years ago
The reason why they showing this strip is because today in Canada, it’s Canada Day.
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 12 years ago
Which also relates to that after today in that country, they’re about to lose one of the greatest short-wave broadcasting stations ever…Radio Canada International.
38lowell almost 12 years ago
Some brothers are NOT!But, try to get some happy times into all your lives, as soon as possible. And bring a camera!
PNmom06 almost 12 years ago
@Wabbit – if Michael is Ruthie’s uncle, then he is Grandpa’s SON, not brother
kab2rb almost 12 years ago
This strip of memories brought tears to my eyes. I enjoy this strip.
Tricia A. almost 12 years ago
None of the strips for One Big Happy that we see on this website are the ‘current’ ones, to my knowledge. The dates are always wrong.
iced tea almost 12 years ago
This comic shows the late loved one was very much loved and cheerished. It’s so serene.
:)
lightenup Premium Member almost 12 years ago
This is an awesome strip, whatever the reason. I was just agonizing over whether to send my oldest to overnight camp (I know, it’s a minor issue compared to a death), but now I know I want her close by to make more memories. Sniff.. ’scuse me, something is in my eye.