Crystal Battle

For Christa G. Allen · 19 Sept 2026

Never knew her, just saw the notice from Hatcher Funeral Home this morning. Graniteville is a small enough place that a name like that still gets passed around.

For Paddy Payne · 8 Sept 2026

What a legacy. Eight children in the saddle, a whole family built on grit and belief. The sport is richer for the Paynes.

For Johan Mijail · 7 Sept 2026

She called herself travesti, marica, afrodominicana, and she meant every word of it. That clarity in a world that wants you small. She was a light, even from far away.

For Kirk Douglas · 6 Sept 2026

Watched Spartacus with my mum when I was little and she told me he fought for what was right, on screen and off. That stuck with me.

For Harry Belafonte · 18 Jul 2026

A light in the dark

The world is a little quieter today.

For Anthony Bourdain · 27 Mar 2026

Some people leave a mark on the world that doesn't fade. Anthony was one of them.

For Robin Williams · 17 Mar 2025

There are people you assume will always be there. Losing Robin feels like losing a piece of the furniture of the world.

To Erin Nichols’s tribute on Peabo Bryson’s page · 30 Aug 2026

Same here. Exactly this.

To Karen Hale’s tribute on Winston Churchill’s page · 12 Aug 2026

Beautifully said.

To Donna Parisi’s tribute on Sidney Poitier’s page · 5 Aug 2026

Same here. Exactly this.

To Juan Gutierrez’s tribute on Terry Pratchett’s page · 26 Apr 2026

Well put.

To Lachlan Hayes’s tribute on Desmond Tutu’s page · 11 Jan 2026

I feel exactly the same way.

To Megan Wright’s tribute on Marie Curie’s page · 29 Nov 2025

Yes. This.

To Molly Coleman’s tribute on Jane Goodall’s page · 18 Nov 2025

Couldn't agree more.

To Angela Ferraro’s tribute on Yuri Gagarin’s page · 4 May 2025

Well put.