cmiman
Adjunct
Reged: 11/10/08
Posts: 207
Loc: Canyon Country, Ca.
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Very well written. Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers go out to all his loved ones.
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unclecharlie
Loquacious
Reged: 02/17/06
Posts: 3096
Loc: USA-CT-NORWALK
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Very sad news.
Don't know much to say except,
I'm glad I had a chance to know Don.
Uncle Charlie
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unclecharlie
Loquacious
Reged: 02/17/06
Posts: 3096
Loc: USA-CT-NORWALK
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Zmilin
Saddle Sore
Reged: 03/02/07
Posts: 5109
Loc: Sammamish, Washington - USA
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Dont let his passing get you into that "I coulda been a better friend" mindset.
I recently lost a co worker that I felt the same about. I kicked by butt for not reaching out more often and for being oblivious to her six month battle and passing. After really thinking about it I came to realize... it was me that needed her when I met her and we always seemed to cross paths at the right time. It just wasn't me that was supposed to be there at the time of her passing. Also... knowing her she would have kicked my sorry ass for thinking the way I was.
Keep your friends memory in your heart and mind where it matters to you.
Thank you for sharing your feelings here and letting us all know of the effect this individual had on you. We should all be so lucky!
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Willthethrill
Adjunct
Reged: 08/24/05
Posts: 457
Loc: Greensboro, NC
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I'm sorry to hear about this; I really enjoyed listening to Don offer his perspective on things the times I met him. He had a great, dry wit and always seemed to just be a true, honest person. My condolences to his family and friends.
Will
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Keith
Stickman Yogi
Reged: 03/21/09
Posts: 11611
Loc: BC, Canada
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Sad news indeed, but a very uplifting post of friendship and what's important in life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. My condolences to you and Don's other friends and family.
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bigbill
Worn Saddle
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 6140
Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Very sad.
Though I never met Don, I feel that I knew him through this board..
When I went down (run off the road by an idiot in a Tahoe) several years ago Don sent me one of his pumpkins because my right front was mangled. He wouldn't take anything for it, not even the shipping cost.
That's a friend, and a stand up guy.
R.I.P. Grump, you'll be missed.
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Gregu710
Loquacious
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 3911
Loc: Longmont, Colorado
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Wow, add me to the list of thunderstruck! Though I only got to know him during the early days of BA.com, and mostly through the boards, he will be missed. I always looked forward to hearing from him and chatting with him. Goodbye friend!
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FriarJohn
"Lighten up, Francis."
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 18825
Loc: East Helena, Montana
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I'm going to add an In Memoriam page to the main site along with Derek and Popcorn. So send me your photos. I'll start with Barry's eulogy but if anyone wants to contribute a remembrance I will incorporate it.
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Soren
Should be Riding
Reged: 01/12/05
Posts: 12034
Loc: Beaverton, OR
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He will be (and has been) missed.
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