Thankful #52: I am thankful for Jerry Nelson.

Even though I didn't actually know who Jerry Nelson was before he passed away last week, I was very familiar with his work for almost my entire life.  As a fan of all Jim Henson creations, I'm saddened that we have lost another member of the Muppet family.

I am thankful that Jerry Nelson provided us with the voices of Herry Monster, the Count, Mr. Snuffleupagus,  the Two Headed Monster, Floyd Pepper, Robin, Camilla the chicken, Emmett Otter, Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg and Marjorie the Trash Heap.  

My childhood would not have been nearly as happy as it was without these characters.

Thank you Jerry Nelson.