A post to give thanks and remember those we have lost - from Andy to OMC's wife

[The Straight Story]

So many we have known here on DU have passed, or those whom have passed that were related to DU'ers.

As I sit tomorrow for dinner I will remember all those in my life that have left us, and those on DU and their loved ones whom have passed.

So many good people here, so many will not sit down and share dinner with those they miss.

Just know that we folks here have not forgotten you or your loved ones this holiday season. Not only will I think of my mom and friends lost, but I will remember you all and how you have touched my life.

We don't always agree or like each others' views, but in the end we stand with each other to make this a better place to live.

And this Thanksgiving, I will remember you.

[annabanana]

1. Me too, TSS.

I am Thankful for the lives they shared.

[Bozita]

2. and Keph and Nostamj and Monkeyman

[TomInTib]

5. I have set aside a bottle of fine wine for Monkeyman.

I have been saving it for months just for tomorrow.

If there is anything for which I could consider myself thankful this year, it is the fact that I became close friends with Dale Peters.

[The Straight Story]

7. Cheers to Dale

I will have one for him as well.

[TomInTib]

9. One of a kind, that was our Monkeyman.

I still get a tad weepy when I see him on my Buddy List.

[lonestarnot]

42. ah the monkeyman.

:cry:

[shadowknows69]

38. Hear hear

:toast:

[w8liftinglady]

45. my tribute to monkeyman.

http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2007/07/05/dailylight/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter3.txt

[TomInTib]

47. May God bless you, Sweetheeart....

Keep your lamp trimmed and burnin'

Tom

[SharonAnn]

44. Kephra! he made DU for me and taught me so much about how to

communicate by using published information and giving source references. Then expecting others to do the same. His information was tremendous in both quantity and quality.

Ever since, I have no tolerance for all this "some say" stuff that we hear and read in columns. I make it a point to point that out to others. Something like, "Hmm, 'Some say ...', leads me to believe that it's his opinion and he can't find any facts to support it."

Kephra, you made a big difference in the world. You are still missed.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear Straight Story...

What a beautiful and graceful post...

But then, this is what I have come to expect from you...

K&R

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my good friend!

To you and your beautiful family...:toast:

And to all our lost friends...We will indeed remember them...

:loveya: :grouphug: :loveya:

[The Straight Story]

6. I may have it rough right now, but not near as bad as some others we know

I consider myself lucky to have all that I do, and to have my friends here on Du to talk to when I need it.

I am thankful for what I do have, and sad for what others don't. I hope in my heart their lives get better, and for those passed on - I want them to know their lives are not forgotten, that they had an impact on us.

As I fill up tomorrow I will think about them and their impact on my life - simple postings on a message board to some, but to me and many others so much more.

A lot like your posts my dear Peggy :)

You have made my life a little better just by being you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. I am nearly in tears at your beautiful words, my dear SS...

Thank you...

And you have helped make my life better too...just by being yourself...

I hope your Thanksgiving will be wonderful, with your beautiful wife and daughter and fur babies all around you!

:hug:

[Kajsa]

4. To our friends who are no longer with us.

And to those who are.

Thank You. :toast:

Thank you for your beautiful posts,TSS.

:pals:

[Audio_Al]

27. Thankful this year that we are all among friends and family -- and you DUers

who aren't flame throwers!!!! Thanks for caring and sharing.

Although we are not at a table with you, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our daughter and son-in-law do the turkey and fixings, then we "reward" them by taking the two grandkids on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday while the parents go off to the Oregon Coast to get lost in themselves for a few days.

Radio Lady remembers OMC's wife and Andy S... as well as all the vibes given and received to so many others over the past few years.

Also the wonderful support she received in December 2006 when her ex-husband died of lung cancer, and in January 2007 when one of the men she had cared for and who was important to her -- passed away from a massive stroke.

This life is so brief. We really have to make the most of it in personal and political ways if we possibly can.

Respectfully,

Audio Al

[Kajsa]

33. Happy Thanksgiving, Audio Al,

to you, Radio Lady and your family.

You are so right.

We are here for a brief time.

Let's leave a positive impact
and a minuscule carbon footprint.

:D

[TomInTib]

8. On down the road, oneighty....

Man, he bailed me out so many times...

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/oneighty

[Kurovski]

34. And remembering Nicknameless,

who was very active in the Election Reform Forum.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1555610

[Suich]

10. MrsGrumpy's husband, Leonard*******Eggbeater

We'll remember...

:hug:

[Ecumenist]

11. TSS, I remember Andy's fight and his passing. At the time I was a serious lurker

but his posts and dedicated work helped to propel me into "coming out", so to speak. This Thanksgiving, I will remember him, OMC's wife, Monkeyman, and the money others who have left the planet. This Thanksgiving will be especially poignant as my Grammy Ewey left last monday and joined my mom, Grandpa Ewey, my Aunt Ruth, my MIL Jeanette, and so many others who've gone on before. I will remember them with a warm though heavy heart and thank God that I was blessed to have had these people in my life and on the planet in same time I've lived who've taught me what courage, valour and real love really are.

Yes, Straight, I too will remember many this Thanksgiving and be immensely thankful for the time I had them in my life and heart.

[salin]

12. Many tears, and many thanks for having crossed the paths of -

Kephera, Playahatta, nostamj, onehandle, junkmail (and appreciation of his grandson who comes from time to time even though his initial orientation was/is conservative, but is willing to "hear us out" in honor of his grandfather), and in honor of another - whose nic escapes me, but who was a prolific writer in ther early years - and (maybe this will ring a bell with oldtimers who can fill in the nic) who once described the lounge (eons ago) as a junior high school cafeteria (per the dynamics at the time), and Andy.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

23. hey thanks...

nice to see that he is still remembered after all these years...and I must say, much of my thinking has been changed just by reading and interacting with some of the fine people here...

sP

[EFerrari]

13. Now, there's a good idea.

:toast:

[bdamomma]

14. let us remember all those DU'ers and relatives of DU'ers who left

us, very nice tribute TSS.

[Bozita]

15. I'll be raising one tomorrow to all posting here and those special folks remembered here.

Nazdrowie!

[Hekate]

16. Back at you, TSS. I'm grateful for all of you here, and those who've gone before.

:hug: to you
and a :grouphug: too

Hekate

[JanMichael]

17. Robin-

Olaf the White....there are so many....

Junkdrawer?

[lost-in-nj]

18. hey you two....

miss you...

I miss
Dad
Mom
big bro
little bro......

many more..

:hug: :hi:

lost

I have toasted them all
I have cried
so much.....
I hurt for their families.....

[bonito]

19. Peace and love above everything else, I'm in

These two things must be actively sought out to make them real for us.
Your post as an example.

[derby378]

20. I was honored to run for Mrs. OMC at the Race for the Cure

I will be happy to raise my glass in honor of her as well as nostamj, khephra, Andy Stephenson, and everyone else.

[Gregorian]

21. That's really beautiful.

I have lost, as well. But still, as I sit here, I'm hearing the Monty Python tune. Always look on the bright side of life!

What a brilliant post. I see clearly how this kind of thinking brings us all together. We can hate and be divided, or we can all be one. There is a choice. It may not seem like what I'm saying belongs here. But by remembering those who are gone, we are enforcing that notion that what was is not forgotten, and what is is of value.

[Redstone]

22. Great post. Je me souvien. And we will remember them.

Redstone

[mzmolly]

25. Remembering DU-ers past and present...

Thanks SS.

[Kurovski]

26. To all those who made and make this a good place to be...

love and remembrance to all.

[spacelady]

28. This is a very good time to remember those who have

given so much. We must carry the torch that has been passed.

[oznola24]

40. Our Troops

I would like to remember our American Troops.

[spacelady]

46. Big Welcome oznola24 and yes, our troops so greatly deserve

to be remembered and thanked for their service. You are from New Orleans, no? How are you doing? I am from the Mobile AL area.

[JeffR]

29. May heaven smile upon you, good shepherd

Happy Thanksgiving!

[laylah]

30. What a lovely

tribute. :toast: To you, the rest of my DU family, and those that have gone before us. Happy Thanksgiving! :hug:

[spoony]

31. Beautiful thread, everyone. k and r

[MadHound]

32. Lift a glass, shed a tear, and keep them in our hearts all through the year

:toast:

[shadowknows69]

35. To Oneighty

Also known as Ed. Author of "Kazuko"

[Cha]

36. That's a wonderful

sentiment, Straight! Here's to all our family and friends who are in another place now but will never be forgotten because of all the love they left behind. :hug: :loveya: :grouphug:

[Laurab]

37. Beautiful thread - thank you.

And although I didn't "know" many of the people, I feel as though I knew several, particularly Andy, and will remember them all today.

And thanks to all on DU, who I learn so much from on an almost daily basis. Happy Thanksgiving!

[malaise]

39. Nice post n/t

[Debi]

41. Thank you TSS

Thinking of Laura and the passing of Mr. Grumpy as well :hug:

[blondeatlast]

43. Has anyone heard from the wonderful Underground Railroad lately? I know her health was

not good a while back.

Here's remembering some wonderful DU friends--and my dearest hope that UGRR is well...