Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Just heard from the commentary on FSN The Knitting Lady passed away Christmas Eve. Rest in peace, good madame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I heard this during the pre-game. Sucks. She'd been there for as long as I could remember, but she wasn't there at all this season and I don't remember her being there last season, either. Thanks, Knitting Lady. You were a great mascot and an even better fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissyLKS8 6 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Just heard from the commentary on FSN The Knitting Lady passed away Christmas Eve. Rest in peace, good madame. I heard and was sadden. We wish you the best, and our thoughts go out to you and your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWK23 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 RIP, ma'am. You'll be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 What a bummer. She was an icon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Godspeed to one of the more iconic Wings fans there was. She will be missed, for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 long live the "knitting lady" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Is orange hat guy still there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 That sucks. I wish her family solace during this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 RIP Knitting Lady, you'll be missed. Terrible to die on Christmas Eve, what a shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 seriously, they ought to have some sort of memorial...like a lit up picture and a ball of yarn somewhere in the concourse or something. God Bless you Knitting Lady! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I will say a pray for you and your surviving family knitting lady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I had the honor of sitting next to her in 1995 for a game against the Rangers. She was awesome!! She was so knowledgeable about the game, and I always will remember she would look up at the play and then look down again, and she would always have a comment to say about what country a player was from, and she would say, oh hell he is a European he can hold his own with such and such. Also, I remember she never got excited about anything during the game, if people around her started to yell and scream at the game, she would look around at the people and wonder why is everyone getting excited? and then after that she would go back to her knitting!! She waas one of a kind!! Rest in Peace!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I had the honor of sitting next to her in 1995 for a game against the Rangers. She was awesome!! She was so knowledgeable about the game, and I always will remember she would look up at the play and then look down again, and she would always have a comment to say about what country a player was from, and she would say, oh hell he is a European he can hold his own with such and such. Also, I remember she never got excited about anything during the game, if people around her started to yell and scream at the game, she would look around at the people and wonder why is everyone getting excited? and then after that she would go back to her knitting!! She waas one of a kind!! Rest in Peace!! Thats great. They said she was a great grandmother to NINE kids, so I'm betting she was pretty old. She probably had seen everything there is to see in the game of hockey. Wouldn't be surprised if she was a fan for 50, 60, maybe even 70 years. Thats nuts to think about. Great lady. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fifthandbroadway 4 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I had the honor of sitting next to her in 1995 for a game against the Rangers. She was awesome!! She was so knowledgeable about the game, and I always will remember she would look up at the play and then look down again, and she would always have a comment to say about what country a player was from, and she would say, oh hell he is a European he can hold his own with such and such. Also, I remember she never got excited about anything during the game, if people around her started to yell and scream at the game, she would look around at the people and wonder why is everyone getting excited? and then after that she would go back to her knitting!! She waas one of a kind!! Rest in Peace!! Great description of her. Thanks. May she rest in peace. Prayers up for her family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I believe they said she was 81. Thats great. They said she was a great grandmother to NINE kids, so I'm betting she was pretty old. She probably had seen everything there is to see in the game of hockey. Wouldn't be surprised if she was a fan for 50, 60, maybe even 70 years. Thats nuts to think about. Great lady. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Yeah I heard about that during the pre game. So sad. R.I.P Knitting Lady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokeychik22 17 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 here is an article on her http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...METRO/812250390 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Well this is sad news, I remember her all the time at the games knitting, I guess everyone has their time though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HkyTwn 5 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 So sad. RIP Knitting Lady! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sound-Chaser 3 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I remember years ago they mentioned her during the telecast, and she told them that she was not knitting, she was crocheting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hankzet40 233 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Damn that's terrible. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 ahhh... rip knitting lady. we love you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsor 2 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) awwww...well she was a memorable lady who died on a memorable day of the year. fitting. we should remember her at the joe on christmas eves or the nearest game. RIP, let heaven see red babe. Edited December 27, 2008 by Wingsor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites