Props Crew

Jimmy Rane
Official Props Crew Wood Supplier, Cardboard Cutout Watchman, Jad's Lover

Years In Props Crew: September 2003 to January 2004

Occupation: Osmose Wood Man

Jimmy's Tribute

The Props Crew Remembers Jimmy - A Brief History

September 2003: Jimmy is acquired at a home football game.

October 2003: Jimmy rides down to St Augustine/Jacksonville, Florida. Has a good time despite the outcome of the game. Was spotted in "Hooters" at the Jacksonville Landing.

November 2003: Jimmy rides to the North Avenue Trade School. Has to be hid in the back of the truck because his shirt is yellow and fears he may be mistaken for a Tech Fan. Jimmy lives off Chik-fil-A "Cool Wraps" and diet cokes for a few days.

6 December 2003: Jimmy rides to the SEC Championship Game. Spends most of the day with Jad "sleeping" in the back of the truck. First publicy seen set of photos of the couple are taken.

25 December, 2003: Jimmy spends Christmas alone. Jad is distraught.

29 December, 2003 to 2 January, 2004: Jimmy rides down to Orlando. Spends fun time at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios. The props crew sees Jimmy for the last time.

25 January, 2004: Trey announces the discovery of Jimmy: "Jimmy is in the dumpster (he had some kind of funk covering his 'body'. I wonder if he and Jad had a really good time...)"

Jad responds: "Jimmy.... Nooooooooooooooooooooooo"

Nicole, Millard and Larry create a memorial for Jimmy: "I'm very sad to hear about the loss of Jimmy. While its true he picked Jad over Sha-wana and Jessica (I know their hearts will forever be broken because of that), Jimmy loved everyone. In all the ways that are socially acceptable.

I just wanted you all to know that Jimmy's last words to me before the last time he was shut in the truck were "Nicole, if something happens to me and I don't make it out of here, please make sure everyone knows... " Then I shut the door.

So while I don't know what Jimmy's exact last words were, I think he wanted us to remember the good times we had with him. So I've made a tribute to him. It requires the Flash player to watch. "

The Props Crew responds to Jimmy's tribute and Jad's loss:
"holy sh*t... i just pissed my pants that was the single funniest thing i ever saw" - Jad

"Wow, Nicole, you have done us all a great service with such a touching memoriam to one of history's most storied romances, one that affected each and every one of us in some way or another. And I think Jad, in his few months of courtship and illicit sexual acts with Jimmy, made himself the top contender for any of that will money after Jimmy's untimely demise. Remember...if it doesn't say Osmose on his wood, Jad don't want it." - Andrew

"wow...wow...wow...
i had no idea jad and jimmy were that involved.
i thought it was just a fling.

jad, i'm here for you if you need to talk.
i love you, man.

~paralee
p.s. nicole that was so funny i seriously almost fell out of my chair. and even my roommate who knows no backgroud of the whole deal was laughing so loud she had to lean on the wall."

"i'm glad most of you have voiced your support for Jad during this time of his tough loss. it's always difficult when you lose someone." - Nicole

"Jad, I'm truly sorry for your loss. As Paralee offered, I'm here to listen if you need to talk." - Becky

Jimmy Rane (R.I.P) - Matt