Take on the day we'll never forget

Yesterday was a day we remember an event that none of us will ever
forget, the ten year anniversary of one of the greatest comedic
talents of all time. Jonathan Southwarth Ritter was born in Burbank
CA on September 17th 1948 and died, way too early, almost 55 years
later on September 11th 2003.
Ritter brought us so much joy, so many laughs and so many Trippers.
He played many characters throughout his career, but none will be
remembered more fondly than the bumbling chef Jack Tripper who may
have been the first TV character to have to hide his sexuality.

Along with Janet, Chrissy, Cindy, Terri, his best buddy Larry D, the
Ropers and the most tragic of heroes RF, Jack dare us to believe in
humanity, challenged us to trust in decency and wallow not in self
pity but to always look for another reason to have just one more at
the Regal Beagle. His words were powerful but his expressions always
ruled the screen, he never let us forget who we were and where we came
from. An ex Navy Sailor finding his way through the wilderness what
was the San Diego restaurant scene leaving it better than before he got there.

Sure there were times when we thought you were chasing the wrong skirt
or tempting fate by telling RF that you were, in fact, straight in
that icebox, but we loved you for it

We miss you Jack

Never forget