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CURT HENNIG: MR. PERFECT
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 I will deeply miss Curt and will always be thankful that I knew him and that he knew me, even for a a short time... |
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2003:  As soon as news of Curt's cause of death was finally released, I heard about it and needed some time to deal with the extra grief and for my stomach to settle. I've been dealing with seeing Curt's name connected with the word "death" all over the news and Internet by keeping busy (which I really have no choice about, anyway, or everything would get out of hand). I couldn't immediately comment with the amount of anger, disappointment, and sadness that I once again felt, and I've been losing myself in college assignments and lifting at the gym to remain composed. But today, as I drove past his cemetary and mausoleum, I decided to confront The Real Cause of Curt Hennig's Death.Wednesday, February 19th, 2003: I've added It's Hard To Say Goodbye - A letter I e-mailed to some friends and family shortly after Curt's funeral service, which I have been asked permission to place in one of the "old school" wrestling websites by one of the "old school" wrestlers.Monday, February 17th, 2003: I attended Curt's prayer service in Coon Rapids last night and met, hugged, spoke with, and cried with his dad, his mom, and his wife... then attended his Catholic church service / Mass at St. Stephen's in Anoka, MN this morning. It was a huge gathering of his family, friends, and wrestlers - some whom I recognized from the good ol' days (my childhood during the 80's and early 90's), some I didn't (because I have stopped watching wrestling and what it has become), some I knew personally and was very happy to see again (like Wayne Bloom and Barry Darsow, who sat right in front of me), and many others I knew were there but could not see (because Barry is almost 2 feet taller - and wider - than me). They played "Rap is Crap" softly over the speakers at the funeral home last night, and "Odyssey 2000" (Curt's entrance music from his old WWF days) at the church this morning, which tore me apart. I have a lot more thoughts to share and will add them here soon. This has been quite a week, and now that he has been laid to rest, the finality of it has hit me with a deeper sadness... and to be honest, folks, with anger as well. Will share more later... and thanks for reading. 11:20 p.m., Thursday, February 13th, 2003: The Minneapolis Star Tribune has now published Curt's obituary and online guestbook Thursday, February 13th, 2003: I've added more updated links (below) relating to Curt Hennig, whose departure is still a shock to me... 11:00 p.m., Monday, February 10th, 2003: Goodbye, Mr. Perfect... and thank you using your life to bless other lives... like mine. It is with great sadness that I must add the news here that Curt passed away today. I just found out tonight, and I am in a state of shock. At the age of 44, Curt accomplished great things in his life and truly made an impact on my own. Had it not been for Curt Hennig, I would not have healed from my back injury when I did...I would not have been motivated to start weight lifting and pursue goals in the sport of powerlifting...I probably would not have even come up to live in Minnesota. He never failed to make me laugh, and he showed me that the least expected things could become reality. I regret that I had not seen him for a long time and didn't get a chance to say goodbye the last time. I have seen so many familiar faces from the wrestling world (the one I used to know) die over the last several years, but this departure, to me, is the saddest. My prayers will lift up and cover the family and friends he left behind.I want to thank you all for visiting my site and reading about my memories of Curt. It will be a while before I update these pages, so for now, they will reflect things as they were before this tragedy occured in Florida. As I find news and related links, I will add them here.
For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have EVERLASTING LIFE. - John 3:16 One day in 1990, I decided that "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig was my favorite wrestler of all time. And that was the case until I quit following professional wrestling. I think everyone at my old high school (and at the arenas) knew I was his most loyal female fan. And then I finally met him and he added some great memories to my life. Did I expect that? Not by a long shot. Follow these links to my experiences with Curt... |
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