Many people have proposed that we have a Memorial Group to commemorate our DUers who have passed...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Today I got the go-ahead from Skinner. (See my post in AtA.)

He would like us to put together a list of names.

So, if you knew any DUer who has died, post the name here. Once we do that, we'll get our Group.

Thanks!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I'll start: Redstone, khashka, nostamj. n/t

[BlancheSplanchnik]

21. I was going to say nostamj

what a great guy

[hatrack]

234. There was this post he did during the prelude before the Iraq War . . .

It was all about how the UN had discovered the possibility that Saddam Hussein had developed supplies of NERVE GAS (except the words "nerve gas" were in a scary, shaky green font and in all capital letters).

I just about wet myself laughing - I miss that guy!

[blm]

29. kephra, 180, Gbnc

.

[FourScore]

51. MonkeyMan. I miss him. n/t

[lonestarnot]

159. Me too.

[FourScore]

197. I want to also pay tribute to all those we never know about...

The ones who just never return and we don't know their fate. There are those who just move on, but I am certain there are also those who have died and we never hear about it. Eventually, their memory fades away...Or did we even notice them that much? Did we notice they are gone? Those cases make me sad. And I am sure they are numerous.

[SammyWinstonJack]

228. ...

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. K8-EEE

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2524884

[Solly Mack]

3. Khephra, January 8, 2005.

[ewagner]

60. thanks for remembering Khephra...

brings back some memories

[Solly Mack]

108. Would be hard to forget him.

He was a DU standard.

[xxqqqzme]

61. LBN has yet to recover

from the loss.

[Solly Mack]

106. I still miss seeing his name in LBN.

[countryjake]

63. Momma Khephra's post...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=2924776&mesg_id=2924776



And Mike Malloy's radio tribute to him:

[Solly Mack]

105. Thanks for the links!

[SharonAnn]

84. Khephra, Khephra, Khephra, Khephra, Khephra, Khephra,

LBN has never been the same since his passing.

His information kept me sane during "W"'s first term.

It was the only place where I could find published, thoughtful articles that raised all the serious questions about "W's policies and the Iraq war. And now we know the answers to those questions. But at that time, the media was full of "tax cuts will help the economy" and "the Iraq war was about WMD's and wouldn't cost anything.

[Solly Mack]

104. He was LBN.

[JanMichael]

100. Under Kheph's name, I think

there should be a link to what had to be his funniest thread...I can't remember the title of it, but it was in the Lounge, and said something to the effect of "I can't post anymore...our house is on fire...."

Apparently, it was too--- nothing got by him that did not go onto DU....everyone still misses him

[Solly Mack]

103. I remember that.

Have to look for the link.

[Still Blue in PDX]

126. I remember Khephra.

That was shortly after I joined DU.

[Skittles]

153. I still miss Scott

[lonestarnot]

160. Me too.

I hate this fucking thread! Although I like the idea, go figure.

[NRaleighLiberal]

4. Hoping I get this right - someone I got to know modding with at DU2 - TommyO

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=136340

Please someone let me know ASAP if my memory is in error. Great guy - loved to share recipes, used seasonal avatars, fair minded - great teammate in the hot tub.

[boston bean]

5. MaddieJoan and SapphireBlue, two of my favorite DU posters EVER!

I miss them.

[countryjake]

59. I still can't get over Sapphire Blue being gone, an amazing, tireless DUer!

Sapphire Blue's old DU Journal
http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Sapphire%20Blue


Here's the tribute thread to MaddieJoan

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=221x99599

[boston bean]

109. SB was great and really so kind.

Maddiejoan was the most wittiest person on DU. Gosh I really miss them both.

[Irishonly]

102. I Miss Them

[lonestarnot]

163. Blue

[mtnester]

223. I still have email from Maddie in my DU2 archives

she was great, and funny, and concise. Would talk to anyone. Was the same person away from this board as she was on this board.

Her loss is plenty tragic in a thousand different ways.

[Jamastiene]

225. MaddieJoan was one of my most favorite posters.

I truly miss her.

[catnhatnh]

6. Andy Stephenson...

[xxqqqzme]

39. I think Andy's passing

was the first time a 'Memorial' was suggested.

[tavalon]

172. I went to his RL memorial

[greatauntoftriplets]

65. Thank you. I second Andy's name for this.

[AndyA]

101. Andy came to mind right off for me as well. n/t

[no_hypocrisy]

115. Andy was a saint.

[Still Blue in PDX]

125. Andy's name came to my mind.

I was struck by the outpouring of love by DUers. That's one of the reasons I keep coming back here.

[shireen]

178. +1

yes, we were really there for him. One of our proudest and saddest moments at DU.

[HarveyDarkey]

145. The first name that came to my mind

[lonestarnot]

161. Gawd

[JHB]

7. Nostamj, creator of DU's TOON tradition

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/SADNEWS/SadNews2005Matson.shtml


http://www.svhamstra.com/AWDAll/AwdMATSON2006.shtml

[KoKo]

90. Oh yes...and his theater group "Question 'W'" before

anyone really knew the worst that George II would do in taking us into Iraq.

[JHB]

143. I went to see his "Question W Revue"...

Hate to say it, but I was a little disappointed. It was funny if you were already "on board", but didn't offer much to people who weren't already opposed to Bush (like my guest).

That said, the "Spawn of Barbara" song was rollicking. And on that topic...
From nostamj:
http://upload.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=2809770&mesg_id=2809770

THE SPAWN OF BARBARA
(To the tune of “This Joint Is Jumping”)

THEY PLAN GLOBAL EXPANSION
BUT IN A FAMILY WAY
THEY’RE CHUMMY WITH THE SAUDIS
AND PALS OF KENNY LAY
TO SAY THAT THEY ARE SHADY
UNDERSTATES THE CASE
THIS DYNASTY IS SO NASTY
THEY’RE A NATIONAL DISGRACE!
(“You’ve been warned!”)

THE SPAWN OF BARBARA
SHOULD TERRIFY YA
MARVIN, JEB AND NEIL AND GEORGE
I FEAR THE SPAWN OF BARBARA

THEY’RE CORPORATE CROOKS, WHO
ALL COOK THE BOOKS, TOO
POPPY’S BROOD
IS MORE THAN RUDE
I FEAR THE SPAWN OF BARBARA

THEIR COMPASSION IS A POSE
AND THEY DON’T CARE WHAT YOU THINK
SCRATCH ANY SCANDAL AND YOUR NOSE
WILL GET A WHIFF OF BUSH-STINKFROM JEB’S DECEPTION
IN THAT ELECTION
MARVIN’S SCORES
AND NEIL’S WHORES
I FEAR THE SPAWN OF BARBARA

THE SPAWN OF BARBARA!
SHOULD TERRIFY YA
HER FIRST BORN DESERVES THE SCORN
I FEAR THE SPAWN OF BARBARA

EACH GENERATION...
DEGENERATION
BOOZE AND PILLS,
THEY FLAUNT THEIR ILLS
THIS IS ONE GRAND ‘MUTHA’

PRESCOTT’S EVIL NAZI TIES
WERE ONLY THE BEGINNING
PEOPLE DIE WHEN DUB’YA LIES--
OH, LOOK! GEORGE ORWELL’S SPINNING!

THEIR THIRST FOR POWER
GROWS EVERY HOUR
MARVIN, JEB AND NEIL AND GEORGE
I FEAR THE SPAWN OF BARBARA

MARVIN, JEB AND NEIL AND GEORGE

I FEAR THE SPAWN OF BARBARA!

[KoKo]

144. I remember listening to one of the perfomances on Mike Malloy's Show

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I think that's where it was. It was the BEST WE HAD at that point and I will always be thankful to him for trying...even though it didn't quite come off as "Occupy Wall Street" at that point in time...it still should be in the History Books along with Cindy Sheehan for the First to Speak Up against the MIC Media who had all of America in a Frenzy over "9/11" and WAR...WAR...WAR..

The early spokespersons often get a footnote in History when a movement against Power starts...but, eventually someone notices. I was glad to have them speaking for many of us who had "QUESTIONS" back then.

But, I understand what you say...of the innocence of it.

[WilliamPitt]

8. OlafTheWhite

[Broken_Hero]

9. the arkansas liberal

He recommended DU to me back in 04, he passed in 2011

[joeybee12]

10. Blonde at Last...knr

[countryjake]

52. Her old DU Journal...

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast

[joeybee12]

56. Thanks!

[FSogol]

64. +1. Miss her. n/t

[lonestarnot]

162. +47

I was very shocked at her passing away like she left.

[TBF]

139. I miss her as well. nt

[fizzgig]

222. i had no idea she passed

[Little Star]

11. Oneighty....

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He told great stories. RIP Oneighty


edit to add link to his journal:
http://journals.democraticunderground.com/oneighty/39

[madfloridian]

131. I scanned a pic of him from the back cover of his book he autographed for us in 2004

Setting the crab traps. From The Voyages of the Vicky Mary by Ed Gard. Plus by favorite of his stories about his little silver car.

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/madfloridian/311

[Little Star]

134. That's so great! He could sure write a story, that's what I remember most.

[Skittles]

155. I HAVE THAT TOO!!

I adored Ed

[redqueen]

191. Thanks for sharing that. nt

[Skittles]

154. he was my DU Dad

[MuseRider]

226. I have a copy of his book

and some pictures of him from his time in the Korean war. I miss him a lot.

[Wilms]

12. troubleinwinter

I googled to make sure I got the user name right. The thread that came up was one saluting Andy Stephenson.

[RiffRandell]

13. AlienGirl. n/t

[nolabear]

93. Yes. She broke my heart.

[Phentex]

110. It's still fresh to me...

[Skittles]

152. she tried so hard

[Wilms]

14. JanusAscending

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1118381

[politicasista]

205. Didn't know she passed away

She was a very sweet and funny lady. Always mad love for her posts. Thoughts are with her family.

[Wilms]

15. Alarcojon

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2224744

[countryjake]

69. Alarcojon's old DU Journal...

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/alarcojon

[JanMichael]

16. Playahata1

Her name was Robin, and she was a college professor in Florida

[Wilms]

17. Steve Deshazer

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021124586

[lonestarnot]

164. I still look for him.

Cyperspace is a strange fucking place.

[Wilms]

18. Fearsidhe

http://election.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9469439

[JanMichael]

30. Thank you

he was a personal friend, and he would be pleased to see that someone else remembered him on DU; he was a raging liberal. I am sitting under a fly rod he bought while I am typing this-

[Nye Bevan]

19. Did NewYawker99 pass away? (nt)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. I'm not sure about her...Sorry.

[progressoid]

70. I think she took a voluntary leave of absence.

I can't remember the exact scenario. It's been a long time since she's posted

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=user_profiles&u_id=103811

[UnrepentantLiberal]

77. Someone thinks she may have.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018256564#post3

[Hissyspit]

135. I remember people saying she was ill. And whatever happened to SwampRat??

[UnrepentantLiberal]

140. No one seems to know.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002240741

[Gemini Cat]

20. 180

[Lisa D]

22. Longhorn n/t

[Broken_Hero]

24. Ditto, was just looking to see if that one made the list, nt

[joeybee12]

67. Yes..she was the only one who made sense of all of us posting in Sports!

[Wilms]

23. Givemebackmycountry

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002445360

[hfojvt]

121. damn, I had not heard that

He was a guy I had actually met at a DU meetup in 2005 or so, when he was in KC.

I thought he was a fairly young guy, but later he posted about some strange health problem. I don't know if that was connected.

It sorta bothers me when youngish people pass away and no reason is mentioned. Not that 40s or even late 30s is particularly "young" but it is too young when you have the mindset that people SHOULD live to be at least 70, barring car accidents, gunfire, or the other c-word.

[JanMichael]

25. Fearsidhe

His name was John, and he was a good fly fisherman; and our friend in "real life."

[BlancheSplanchnik]

26. Tangerine LaBamba

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=7344299&mesg_id=7344299

[Mira]

62. Annette Appollo - I miss her still n/t

[PeaceNikki]

91. Yeah- FKA Old Lefty Lawyer. Miss her tons.

[lonestarnot]

166. Me too.

[malaise]

97. Miss her big time

We knew Ensign would be going down

[UnrepentantLiberal]

27. The Senator and MazeRat7

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I didn't know the Senator but I remember this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002750566

While searching for the Senator's thread I found this one for MazeRat7:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=1438385

[LeftishBrit]

28. Longhorn, AlienGirl, Blondeatlast, TangerineLaBamba

Too many!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. Yes, too many......but now we can properly grieve and remember...

[DonRedwood]

37. Peggy, besides just a list of their names...

Maybe under their names people could leave a link to one of their old essays or posts that meant a lot to them? I'm sure a lot of them have disappeared over time, but some of their best posts would sure be a nice way to be remembered. I hope after I am gone someone dredges up a few of my posts for a reread.

:0)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. Oh, absolutely.

Any links to their posts or whatever would be wonderful.

Thank you for mentioning this!

[Little Star]

41. I just added a link to my post above.

[Little Star]

42. +1

[patrice]

81. So their names would be threads in the group forum? So people could add links & pictures to

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the threads by posting under a person's name???

[CaliforniaPeggy]

107. That would certainly work.

I think it would be essential to be able to add our memories and links to threads or pictures, or whatever we had that was appropriate.

Thank you for bringing this up.

[patrice]

111. These people have helped other people here, so it would be good for their friends to show honor

for what they did.

Also, so we don't forget what we can be to one another if we choose.

Thanks for doing this, Peggy!

[awoke_in_2003]

85. How did I miss TLB? Damn. nt

[KamaAina]

33. AllJunkMail

his repuke son ProdigalJunkMail actually hung around for a while!

[JanMichael]

44. PJM is a cool guy

he set up the DU account for his grandfather, and when he died....PJM printed out the condolence thread and placed it in his coffin.

He also posted an hour ago...so, likely he'll be reading this thread. I hope he sees that folks still remember his grandfather-- what a cool old guy he must have been-

[ProdigalJunkMail]

173. thanks for remembering my great grandfather

It has been a lot of years... he loved this place. And despite all the wrangling that I have gotten into I love it too. You folks have taught me so much that I never knew about the Democratic Party that it has become invaluable to my experience and understanding.

sP David

[JanMichael]

185. probably lots of people still miss him,

He was a great addition to any thread-- he had many online friends here- I didn't realize he was your great grandfather-

He was one of those folks that you wish you knew, and had more time with-

[ProdigalJunkMail]

186. Found my first post on this board... about William...

Hello. My name is David and while I am not a member of your board I am taking a moment to post some news about my great grandfather, William who most of you know as Junk.

On Monday, the 10th of March, at approximately 4:00PM, just 14 days shy of his 85th birthday, William suffered a massive stroke. He was found by his wife, Ruth about an hour later. He was taken to a local hospital where he lived for two days then had a heart attack that was his end. He never regained consciousness after the stroke and doctors assured us that he was unaware of what was happening to him. William died at 7:24PM, March 12, 2003.

He is survived by his wife (his and her second marriage) of 11 years, Ruth. He had eleven sons, all of whom are still alive and one daughter who died at the age of four. He had 42 grandchildren and 71 great grandchildren and my sister and her husband gave him his first great great grandchild in November of last year. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Elanor (1918-1989) and daughter Samantha (1942-1946). He lived in amazing times and brought insight and discerment to those of us who would learn from him.

Now a little personal note to those of you with whom he chatted. I am a rather staunch Republican and my great-grandfather was a fairly liberal Democrat. While we disagreed on many many things, he loved this board and so do I. I got him signed on for the first time a few months back and after showing him how to browse your site and post messages (thanks to all the admins for making this such an easily accessible website) he was off and running.

The discussions he had here and the people that he was getting to know gave him a new light that I had not seen in him for a long while. He worked literally to his last moments and enjoyed life, but this place seemed to fire him in a way that little else had in recent years. We had some wonderful discussions based on what he learned of and talked about here. I just want to thank all of you for allowing him a place to come and voice his opinions and listen to those who were like minded. Like I said, he loved this place.

Services will be held on Friday at 1:30PM. I would ask that those of you who are inclined to say a little prayer of remembrance for him, and those who are not inclined, if you just think of him, that would be greatly appreciated. Also, anything written in response to this thread (provided appropriate) will be sent along with him to his resting place; I think he would like that.

I will be checking back tonight and tomorrow. Thank you all for helping to so enrich the last few months of his life.

David

Everybody now bring your family down to the riverside
Look to the east to see where the fat stock hide
Behind four walls of stone the rich man sleeps
It's time we put the flame torch to their keep

Burn down the mission
If we're gonna stay alive
Watch the black smoke fly to heaven
See the red flame light the sky

-Elton John and Bernie Taupin

[JanMichael]

187. you should send the link to C.Peggy

and get that whole thread on the memorial page. I remember it well. I think either me or my wife is on that thread-- it was a testimony to how well liked and respected he was here.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

189. Good idea... done and thanks! n/t

[ProdigalJunkMail]

184. his 'repuke' great-grandson is still here...

though, my views have tempered thanks to a lot of the knowledge i have gained here...

sP

[KamaAina]

199. Glad we could be of service.

[Cleita]

34. This thread covered all the ones I know and some I didn't know who

had passed.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. I am sorry, my dear Cleita...

This is a tough way to find out...

[KamaAina]

35. 5thGenDemocrat

[Flaxbee]

43. What?? When?

[KamaAina]

71. A couple of years ago

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9375242

[sarge43]

76. I didn't see your post. Thank you from his Auntie A for remembering John. n/t

[KamaAina]

79. He was truly awesome

I always hoped to make it to Funday some day.

[davsand]

170. John was a pretty special guy.

We made it to a couple of Fundays and those were weekends that left me treasuring the memories. Yes, they were great parties and lots of fun, but what set them apart for me was John and time with him and all his friends.

We met John when he came to our house for the first ever DU meetup--along with Scott (Keph) and Doctor Gonzo. As others here have come to realize, a DU meetup is a whole lot of fun, and it is not at all like meeting people for the first time. We had a blast that weekend, and when John said, "Come on up to Saginaw for Funday in June!" we started making the plans.

He was a friend and I miss him. I'm so very glad that others here remember him fondly.



Laura

[xxqqqzme]

40. Thank you for getting the go-ahead

for a Memorial group. I know it has been discussed over the years. I think an important part of DU is to remember our friends here.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. This occurred to me yesterday, when I was reading about K8-EEE.

And since we now have easy access to the admins via ATA, it was simple.

I agree about how important this is.

[redqueen]

45. ginbarn/ChickMagic

Took me a while to remember the name she switched to.

[Richardo]

182. Yes, ginbarn

[FourScore]

46. stevedeshazer

I guess he's already been mentioned. I'll leave it up anyway.

[nadinbrzezinski]

48. Reading the names....

Thank for doing this.

[DollarBillHines]

49. Wiley50

The one and only Wiley White.

Hey, Peggy, thanks for kicking it off with Colin.

[Hissyspit]

136. Yup.

[countryjake]

50. Monkeyman

My Tribute to Maggieqault Brother posted by Monkeyman on Thu May-03-07

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=26433&mesg_id=26433


Monkeyman's old DU Journal

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Monkeyman

[FourScore]

195. It broke my heart when he passed away.

He is the one DUer I really, really, really wanted to meet in person.

[countryjake]

201. That is true for so many named on this thread...

I tried to listen to that video I linked to, the one I'd saved that Monkeyman himself had posted, and it was just too sad to play...only made it about halfway thru, before I had to stop listening. This thread is heartbreaking on it's own, without any bagpipes.

[VenusRising]

53. My beloved Zodiak Ironfist.

He shortened it to Zodiak after the last name change amnesty.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

54. Oh, my dear VenusRising...

[OnyxCollie]

58. I was about to post his name.

[VenusRising]

83. Thank you for remembering him.

[OnyxCollie]

87. He had posted a video

of himself rockin' out on his Rickenbacher.

Talented and cool, so sad he died young.

[VenusRising]

95. That was him, alright.

His channel is still up on YouTube. It's nice to still be able to watch him doing something he loved so much.

[OneGrassRoot]

92. ...

[VenusRising]

96. Right back at ya, OneGrassRoot.

[auntAgonist]

224. ... :hug:

and more


I'm glad his name is on the list, well, ... glad he's included. Certainly NOT glad he's a part of the family we've lost.


you know what I mean




aA
kesha

[gateley]

55. Thank you, Peggy -- and thank you, Skinner!

Some amazing people have gifted us with their presence, wisdom and humor on DU.

[colorado_ufo]

57. This is a wonderful idea.

[greatauntoftriplets]

66. Thank you for doing this, Peggy.

[sunwyn]

68. So many gone....this is a wonderful idea.

[d_b]

72. great idea

been wanting this for years.

[JEB]

73. I'm for anything Peggy wants.

Always thoughtful and kind.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

74. Aw, thank you......

[sarge43]

75. My nephew, John Herbst, 5thGenDemocrat

He left us May 2010.

[Kolesar]

78. There was a man from the DU2 Bicycling forum who posted a Katy Trail travelogue

He was recovering from some disease and I think we lost him. How do I search the DU2 archives?

[countryjake]

82. Do you mean Fovea (realpolitik)?

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Fovea

[Kolesar]

86. I have to find out if they got that bench on the Katy Trail

Thanks so much for finding that. His last Journal entry from June 12 was fantastic.

[MuseRider]

230. He was a great guy!

I never met him although I live close and we did have a few DU meetups, he was never there. I will never forget one election. I had to be in Kansas City as one of my sons had a very important gig to play. I was totally freaked out about the local elections and he kept me sane sending me text messages of all the returns as they came in. Bless his heart. What a great guy.

[Jack Rabbit]

80. Andy Stephenson

It is very important for us not forget Andy Stephenson, who was a tireless activist for voting rights who died of cancer at the age of 43 in Seattle in 2005. Beloved of DUers, he spent his final days surrounded by friends while being slandered by right wingers who claimed that his illness was a hoax, that the fund to raise $50K for an operation was a fraud and even dedicated a website to promoting such nonsense. There was once a Wikipedia article about Andy, but right wingers, wishing to cover their tracks after all the perfidy and slander they committed against him, organized in an unfortunately successful effort to get it removed.

[KoKo]

88. OneEighty..

[KoKo]

89. The Long Haul Truck Driver who had many good posts

about his experiences on the road and about Labor.

I think he died last year.

[nolabear]

94. And I do hope people respect it as an absolute conflict free zone.

Only caring sharing.

[JanMichael]

98. This made me smile; our friend "Fearsidhe" (John)

would laugh his ass off if he knew he could STILL cause political arguments! He was a raging liberal/ feminist-

But, otherwise, yes-- agreed-

[nolabear]

119. LOL! Maybe that can be a whole 'nother area, the DU Memorial Free-for-All!

[JanMichael]

122. Can you even imagine

"Well, lemme tell ya what Kheph would have said!"



I laughed when I read your post, but I think it will remain respectful-

[Kolesar]

99. Award winning documentary filmmaker David L. Wolper was a DUer

He didn't ring up a huge post count, but we can claim him. I think his user name was davidwolper.
http://www.davidlwolper.com/

[hollysmom]

112. that is a wonderful idea - thank you.

[Rhiannon12866]

113. nicknameless, lover of animals, and Tommy O, former mod

[graham4anything]

114. MrJim

from California
moved to Canada
got very, very sick - died a few years ago now
young children,wife
knew him from the Kerry-Edwards board and the followup CGCS
I know he also was here however don't know if he used that name on one of the older versions of DU


Had a great sense of humor, down to earth, his jokes were the groaner types I liked.
Miss him greatly

He wrote a final post most likely weeks or even days before the end, heartbreaking, always wish someone had contact info to let his family know how much he meant to all of us.
Don't think there was a person on the boards who didn't like him.

at various times his avatar was either the chimps playing cards, or Curly of the Three Stooges

Love you MrJim, think of you often, miss you.
Wish I got the chance to know you outside of the net.

[countryjake]

116. Just last year we lost pnorman...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=2652221&mesg_id=2652221

[dgibby]

117. Wonderful idea, Peggy! Thank you.

I can't remember the names, but she was a newlywed who's husband was killed in an auto accident in Europe. Can't remember if he was a DUer, but I know she was.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

118. The Notorious P.I.G.was the member. I'm thinking though that this should be just for DUers...

Her husband was not a member.

If there is support for including spouses, then I suppose we could do that. The original idea was just for DUers.

[GoCubsGo]

218. I believe he WAS a member.

He went by "Herr Herr". I guess he didn't post much.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

219. Thanks! I guess he didn't.

[Lithos]

120. A few names

Hayu_lol, erma, Longhorn, massafra, nostamj, alarcojon, merci_me, givemebackmycountry, never cry wolf, oneighty, khaska, blondeatlast.

Obviously Keph, Andy, AlienGirl...

Also Elizabeth Edwards was a DU'er - mostly a lurker, but she did post once in a while.

Also, NY99er did not pass away (ie, that was not why she left). However, I would think there is a good chance she may have passed away in the interim since her last post. In any event, I think she should be included in any memorial.

L-

[countryjake]

127. Merci_me is gone?

Oh no no! When did she die?

I started out on another message board with her, years and years ago (before Bush), and she was a dear person.

I'm so sorry I didn't know.

[Hissyspit]

132. Also Fearsidhe and JanusAscending

[lillypaddle]

123. Thanks for spearheading

this wonderful idea, Peggy!

[RainDog]

124. It's so strange to read so many names

and realize what a community this is - and how many have contributed and are missed.

[Cha]

128. I have one.. rebel with a cause. Her daughter Abbey Road

came on DU and told us about it when she passed away.

Just a snippet from the link..

So please appreciate the ones you love while you have them with you. My brother and I loved her dearly and she knew that. There's never been a minute that we doubted her love.

Thanks to all on the DU who have been kind to her, and if you could, please wish her peace.

http://metamorphosis.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7610397

Still miss you, rebel

thanks Peggy for doing this..

[Aerows]

129. Excellent memorial

to our deceased members.

[grasswire]

130. there was a poster named Housewolf who frequented cooking and baking.

She occasionally spoke of an illness. She disappeared before the switch to DU3. I don't know what happened to her, but perhaps someone does.

[NMDemDist2]

231. I fear she is gone

she was very very ill but with no family. I'm sure she's gone

[grasswire]

232. I thought she had some family somewhere

IIRC an aunt died in the year before DU2 went down, and she traveled to the midwest. IIRC. Too bad she and I never did get together -- we live in the same metro area. We talked about going for cupcakes one day.

RIP.

[NMDemDist2]

235. i met her when she still lived in AZ

she moved to the NW I know, I think there was some family there.

[liberaltrucker]

133. Redstone

I don't know how to look up his posts.
Wonderful DUer.

[lonestarnot]

165. yes.

[grasswire]

233. I was thinking about Redstone the other day.

I happened to see a photo of the old Opera House in the town where he thought about buying a B&B. I guess that never happened.

RIP

[Hissyspit]

137. NeverCryWolf, oneighty, Massafra

[mithnanthy]

138. I never saw a post from NYGuy after 9/11

....sniff....

[FourScore]

196. Seriously? That's so sad. n/t

[msanthrope]

141. Thank you for this, Peggy. nt

[EvolveOrConvolve]

142. MedicalAdmin

Not sure why, but his story really affected me.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002252691
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=632763

[justabob]

181. +1

I was scrolling through to make sure he got remembered here. His story was devastating.

[unapatriciated]

210. His story affected me also.

I was going through a very bad time. My son had a relapse and his words to me were comforting and gracious. In memory of him, I will continue to fight for universal health care.

[Arugula Latte]

214. His post just ripped my heart out.

I didn't have the words to respond.

[The Straight Story]

146. A list of some here as well:

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/The%20Straight%20Story/29

And here is an initial list - please add more that I have missed:
My dear Khash...May you rest in peace...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

Very sad news regarding DUer Alarcojon
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

DU has lost a great friend: Mike McArdle, AKA "birdman"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

His name was Scott Lowery, and he was my friend (Khephra)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

One of our DU friends has died (playahata1)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

our dear Oneighty has passed away
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

We also lost DUer scottie72 in 2005 (noted by flamingyouth in the following thread
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

4 Years Ago Today, Andy Stephenson, died.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

AllJunkMail (as noted in thread below)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

Olaf the White - as noted here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

nostamj (nice thread here about it
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

Tangerin LaBamba
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

149. Thank you for these links!

The ones in your Journal work, but unfortunately, the ones you posted out here where we can see them, don't. No idea why.

[The Straight Story]

150. Ahhh I know why now

They are truncated from the copy/paste

[eridani]

147. Should include journal links if they had them

Also the forum might have extra safeguards against trolls.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

148. I know Skinner could make it available only to registered members.

And I agree about including journal links, as well as links to individual posts.

[Skittles]

151. WONDERFUL idea

[Rosa Luxemburg]

156. Thanks for posting - I had no idea

Old favorites are gone and I didn't know

[WillyT]

157. :(::::::::::::::::::::: Man... So Many...

Thank You for this CaliforniaPeggy.

They all need to be remembered, and kept alive in our hearts, here.



& Rec !!!

[Hekate]

158. It needs to be in honor of Andy Stephenson and Kephra

[Zorra]

167. Thanks, Peggy. Well done. nt

[murielm99]

168. What about eggbeater?

I think he died, too.

[countryjake]

177. A post from Mrs. eggbeater, Nov. 2006...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2778593


and one from eggbeater:

Well, it was short but good.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=2100190

[countryjake]

169. I want to thank you for doing this, CaliforniaPeggy.

This is a sad sad thread, remembering so many that we've lost, but making a special group to permanently memorialize each of them will be a very nice tribute.

I just found out here this afternoon that an old friend of mine died some time ago and without your Group proposal, I likely would have never learned of her passing. I am kicking myself now, fresh grieving over Merci_me, a wonderful woman who I knew for years as "Midge" on a media message board, crying reading inspiring and often hilarious emails as I mourn our sweet lost Mary.

We have long-needed this Memorial Group for DU; just as newyawker99 once so diligently kept track of each of our "milestones" by proclaiming post-counts, dedicating a respectful nook to all those who have passed on is proper and necessary in our DU community.

[madfloridian]

171. I wonder about Rebellious Republican, haven't seen him around for years.

He was a Republican who was against the Iraq invasion, and he hung around here for several years. Loved his posts. Believe he was a Floridian.

[Sunlei]

174. It's a great idea to have a memorial group. Thanks so much.

I didn't know any of these people and it is wonderfull to read their posts. They are a part of the DU history forever.

[countryjake]

175. Mikimouse passed away March 8, 2007 after battling cancer.

Eulogy

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=514570#518726

[Raine]

176. JacksonB57 died Oct. 7 2010, I don't know if he ever posted much but he donated

Last edited Wed Mar 20, 2013, 06:21 PM - Edit history (2)

and always read DU. JacksonB57 was the love of my life, we were together 32 years when he died at age 54 from a sudden unexpected heart-attack. I know it would have meant so much to him to be listed in a memorial here, I know it would mean so much to me to see his name. THANKS!

[SammyWinstonJack]

229. ...

[Duppers]

179. Hillbillybob

[XanaDUer]

180. Playahata and blondeatlast. Nt

[myrna minx]

183. This is a wonderful idea. K&R

[ProdigalJunkMail]

188. Here is the link to the announcement of the passing of my Great-Grandfather, William (AllJunkMail)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=24297&forum=DCForumID59&archive=

I think you have to be signed into DU2 to view...

David

[JanMichael]

192. His funniest thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=23224&forum=DCForumID59&archive=yes

note that at least one of the DUers who responded (AlienGirl) is also on the Memorial list.... and other DUers still here, and some not-

[ProdigalJunkMail]

193. I remember that one being shared with me on his passing.

I was so happy to see that he had found such a great place here.

David

[allan01]

190. to all du members who have passed

thank you . silent keys. de kf6uxj

[redqueen]

194. HerrHerr

[JanMichael]

202. HerrHerr

is gone?? Oh damn. Thanks for including that; I did not know until I saw your post.

[redqueen]

203. Auto accident.

So very tragically sad

[JanMichael]

204. oh no

Thank you for including this. I had no idea....incredibly sad.

[uppityperson]

198. Thank you Skinner. And thanks Peggy for putting it together.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

200. Also--hayu_lol

[CaliforniaPeggy]

206. AzLady too. n/t

[Ikonoklast]

207. I still have a PM Redstone sent me, he said that one of my posts made him laugh out loud.

I consider that one PM my best moment as a member of this board.


All who have passed on, so many good people....

[Texasgal]

208. Did someone already list

blondeatleast?

My apologies if Its been posted already.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

209. No worries, my dear Texasgal! She was listed above. And thank you...n/t

[unapatriciated]

211. thank you for this thread.

[fadedrose]

212. I don't know who died, but can think of two that I liked who aren't here anymore..

Actually, more than two, but how does one find out if they're dead?

How about a "We miss you" post where we can inquire about them?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

213. Feel free to have a "We miss you" post for that...

I'm not really in charge of this, ya know!

It's a good idea.

[fadedrose]

215. JitterbugPerfume - We miss you . . . hope you're OK

Your last post was in January, and only 12 posts in the 90 days before that. I was so accustomed to seeing you and your science fiction books in Fiction...

[fadedrose]

216. mvccd1000 - We Miss You

Your last post was in October of last year. I miss sharing opinions with you in Fiction about detective novels, both of us liking the type of hero who defied authority...Hope you're okay.

[fadedrose]

217. MaineDem - We Miss You in Fiction

You read the same types of books I liked. It was May of last year that you last posted, but haven't heard anything since. I hope you're fine.

[NYC_SKP]

220. PBS Poll-435, formerly prodn2000.

I Just Learned That a Precious Member of the Democratic Underground Community Has Passed Away.
Posted by NYC_SKP in General Discussion
Tue May 31st 2011, 02:41 PM


You knew him as PBS Poll-435, formerly prodn2000.

I knew him as Brian.

His dear friend, Mark, contacted me today to share the sad news and to ask that I tell all of you at DU.

Brian loved this board, Mark said. He loved people and was the kindest of souls, this I know for certain.

I'm so sad right now, Brian was the nicest DU member I've ever known.

Brian's Avatar:

You may send me a PM if you'd like me to forward any communications to his people.

PLEASE, may we preserve their avatars, too?

TIA

[Lydia Leftcoast]

221. I think an early DUer named Freddy57 died, too,

but if anyone knows any different, please speak up.

[MuseRider]

227. Thank you for doing this Peggy.

I have long thought this was something we should do.

I just read through, there is one I am thinking of but can't remember for certain and I will add him later if I don't see his name come up. It was an odd name that I knew well but never put sounds to it, one of those hard for me to remember.

Sad, sad thread. There are actually quite a few I did not know had left us. Missed their names but never thought it was because they had died. I think I will go meditate for a while.

Thank you.

[Art_from_Ark]

236. Whatever happened to farmboxer?

He was one of my favorite posters in the early days.