Thursday, March 28, 2013

Hal passed away

Prayers and condolences go to Malcolm White and his family as Hal White passed away today. Jackson, make that Mississippi, lost a treasure. He will be missed.

15 comments:

PEGASUS343 said...

Wow, he was a great guy, from what I've heard. My heart goes out to his entire family. So very sad:( God Bless 'em.

Anonymous said...

I agree with KF comment, the state has lost a great individual.

Anonymous said...

God bless him, he will be missed but not forgotten.

Blowfish said...

Love and prayers for his family and friends..

Anonymous said...

Forgive my ignorance, and it truly is ignorance, but how exactly has Mississippi lost a treasure?

I, admittedly, am not plugged deeply into the social scene of Jackson and the state at large, yet I know who Malcolm White is and know of many of the things he has done for the city and the state. His brother, not so much. I know he had his name on the restaurant and assume he was instrumental in running it, but what else?

I'm not here to badmouth a man in his passing nor to kick a grieving family when they are down. I'm sorry for their loss just as I am for any family who loses a loved one. I'm merely saying that, aside from Hal & Mal's, I don't know what Hal did to merit this outpouring of sympathy on the level of what we would likely see if it were his brother.

Perhaps someone can enlighten me.

Anonymous said...

6:52 am, obviously Hal is meriting an outpouring of well deserved respect as well as sympathy in his passing. He was instrumental in many local charities as well as making a difference in downtown Jackson with his business ventures. Instead of speaking in ignorance in questioning why he would merit such an outpouring in a thread where people are expressing their sympathy and support for him, why don't you take 5 seconds out of your life to google "Hal White Hal and Mal's" and read the multiple pages of links speaking to his many accomplishments.

Blowfish said...

8:51am.. I couldn't have said it better myself! He was a fine man that liked staying in the background.. It's a shame more people do not live that way!!

Anonymous said...

6:52 was obviously raised by a yankee and ignorant in southern manners. Bless his heart.

Anonymous said...

No, 10:28, I am Jackson born and bred and I have much sympathy for the man and his family. I have lived here my entire life and admittedly know little more of the man than his involvement with his restaurant.

All I asked for was information. No need to insult me. I can get that over at the JFP.

8:51 - you mention business ventures plural. I frankly do not know them aside from H&M. I don't doubt he had multiple interests, but I don't know what they are. Can you name some? This is not a challenge, btw. I just want some information. I have often wondered about the "silent" half of Hal & Mal's and know little about him.

I googled as you said and everything seems specific to the restaurant. There is talk about him mentoring kids and tutoring. Fine, wonderful things, absolutely, but many people do these things.

I'm not trying to be difficult. Honestly I'm not. I just want more information about this man aside from "he was a treasure." Is every Jackson restaurateur mourned on this level?

Justin said...

It takes a really big man to anonymously question the outpourings of lament for a recently deceased.

Blowfish said...

@11:34 is your mother a Yankee?? Bless your heart, you just don't get it.. I assume you were never taught, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."

Anonymous said...

And I'm sorry, but what have I said that is rude?

Anonymous said...

And I'm sorry, but what have I said that is rude?

There is a time for mourning, memories and respect for those who have lost someone.

Your questions can wait a bit.

Anonymous said...

ignorance of this caliber cannot be forgiven. what a moron.

Obviously none of you know what made him so special... said...

'Tis easier to insult than to edify. You are all sad, small people. I shan't return.


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