Dec. 24, 2025 9:56 AM PT
To the editor: The day earlier than Rob Reiner was erased from this aircraft of existence, I despatched him an e-mail saying how humorous “Spinal Faucet II: The Finish Continues” was (“As news of Rob Reiner’s killing worsens, let’s remember his legacy rooted in empathy,” Dec. 15). He responded instantly with a thanks. I feel he was happy {that a} rock ‘n’ curler was resonating together with his newest spoof on my occupation.
The wild nation singer, Kinky Friedman, mentioned in a music that “They ain’t makin’ Jews like Jesus anymore.” Reiner was a Jew — a Jew who overtly admired Jesus’ teachings of kindness, love and generosity. The large quantity of political work he did, manner past his sensible filmmaking and performing, was motivated by compassion. He cared a lot, he even “reached throughout the aisle” to attempt to discover frequent floor to alleviate the ache and struggling of the much less lucky.
The one salve for my unhappiness over what occurred could be seeing individuals come collectively in kindness over it. Reiner was a bringer of the sunshine. On this darkish time of yr, let’s honor him by shedding extra of it — far more — on one another. That’s the true spirit of the vacations. Reward-giving is good, however a lot sweeter is the present of affection.
John Densmore, Los Angeles
This author was the drummer for The Doorways.
