hey du old timers- do you remember cliffordu? UPDATE-2.

[mopinko]

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he hasnt been on for a while, since the switch to du3.
i didnt know him well on du, but i bumped into him on fb, and have gotten close to him the last year or so.

the other day he got some very sad news- he has an aggressive form of als. he is a viet nam vet, and this is a service related disability, caused by agent orange.
he was in good health last summer, but over the winter had many weird symptoms, and finally was unable to breathe easily or walk.
he is in the v hospital in portland, or.

he doesnt know i am posting this, and i hope he is not mad at me. but i thought a thread w good wishes from old friends would cheer him up.

if you have a good story about him, please share for the younguns.

i will share this w him when it get to the top of the greatest page, which it gosh darn well better.

update- cliff has been aware of this thread, but is currently being poked and prodded.
he is a little overwhelmed, tho.
so lets keep it going.

update 2- i talked to cliff last night. he is going to try to log in today. he isnt sure he knows his password any more, but his account is still listed as active.
this thread has def cheered him.

it has fallen off the greatest, but lets try to keep it going here in the lounge.

[Frustratedlady]

1. I'm not sure that I recall that userid, but I want to express my regrets that he has received such

sad news. You are right, it is a service-related disability. My husband was a Marine and also had it.

I wish him well and the blessing of excellent treatment at the VA hospital.

[Iggo]

27. cliffordu, actually (n/t)

[MuseRider]

2. So sorry to hear

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that you are having health problems.

I have forgotten so many who left DU that most times when someones name comes up I don't recall them. I do remember you. I wish you had stayed with us.

Take care. Best wishes for a good recovery back to how you felt last summer. When better come back to say hi if you are so inclined. It would be great to have you post again.

💐🌺💗🌼

[Solly Mack]

3. Tell him I said "Hello" and that I'm sorry to hear about this.

I wish him all the best.

Thank you for letting us know.

[Renew Deal]

4. Of course I remember him

I could see his avatar as soon as you mentioned the name. Tell him that I hope he rests well and can get out of the hospital soon.

[bigbrother05]

5. Of course he's remembered, sending good thoughts his way

[Phentex]

6. I remember him...

sorry to hear this. Tell him I send good vibes.

[CottonBear]

7. So sorry to hear about this about cliffdu.

Please let him know that I remember him and that he’s in my thoughts.

[lillypaddle]

8. I DO remember his name

How nice for you to do this, mopinko. Sending him lots of healing thoughts.

[democrank]

9. Sending a giant load of positive energy your way, cliffdu.

I'll never forget what a terrific doctor at a Vermont VA hospital told me. He said some of the toughest, most courageous vets he has ever seen are Vietnam Vets. So, stay strong and know othes are rooting for you.

~PEACE~

[mountain grammy]

10. All my good wishes to cliffdu..

[WinstonSmith4740]

11. So sorry to hear this.

As a VietNam vet, he's my contemporary. The level of illness, both physical and mental, that was put on these men and women when they were young is awful. Please pass along my positive thoughts and thanks for his service. Keep us posted.

[kentuck]

12. I remember cliffdu.

Now that you mention his name ... I hope he is feeling better .

kentuck

[Glorfindel]

13. Yes, I remember him.

As a fellow Vietnam veteran, I wish him all the best and a speedy return to good health.

[Moostache]

14. I'm not really good at specific screen names, but I wish cliffdu positive thoughts today...(N/T)

[MerryBlooms]

15. Wishing you well, cliffdu.

[Javaman]

16. I remember CliffDU

Please wish him well.

that fucking war.

[CaptainTruth]

17. So sorry to hear.

This is a reminder of how do many are still paying a price for their service to our country, many years later.

Wars may end, but the suffering doesn't.

I wish him peace.

[rurallib]

18. Best wishes, cliffdu

yes I remember him.

fight it with all you got - we really need folks like you!

[grantcart]

19. Cliffordu? Never heard of him

I was in regular phone conversation until April when I lost my phone and his number (give me a call pal).

Cliffordu really has been doing great things in Portland and became a real anchor helping younger guys in the AA community there and also getting his music back on track.

[Cha]

67. I was thinking of you when I saw this thread..

I remembered you two are friends.

Good to hear that about Portland and Clifford.. my daughter and her family have lived there for decades.

[kcr]

20. I remember him

Thanks for letting us know. I will be keeping an old DU friend in my thoughts.

[Ilsa]

21. Hey CliffDU, I'm so sorry you've gotten bad news.

I hope there is a way for things to get better.

[Hekate]

22. I remember him from Ye Olde Days. All best wishes, Cliff.

[calimary]

23. Yeah, I remember that DU name.

I didn't know him well, either, but he was a DU brother nonetheless. Please let him know he's got friends here, who care about him.

[nolabear]

24. I do remember him! Sending all good thoughts.

I used to always think of Clifford the Big Red Dog when I saw his name. Much love.

[mopinko]

39. it is a running joke w some of his friends.

usually off color big red dog jokes.

[nolabear]

42. I'm glad. Laughter is good medicine.

[murielm99]

25. I remember him.

Good wishes, cliffdu.

[uppityperson]

26. Aw, cliffordu, I'm sorry about that, als sucks

Best wishes to you from me up here still in damp deer infested NW.

Our "let's build fires on the edge of the woods" neighbors sold and moved away after the last time their smoke made it over the hill to where you were.

[H2O Man]

28. Recommended.

I surely do! Cliff was one of the people that made DU such a great place back then. I always considered him to be an intelligent, insightful friend. Please tell him that I said "hi," and would like to connect with him on facebook, if possible.

[jpak]

29. Yes

Best wishes.

[denbot]

30. Yes, I recall cliffdu

I wish him and his the best.

[demgrrrll]

31. I have been around long enough to remember cliffdu.

I do not post much at all anymore but I did want to remember cliffdu and tell him that I will be thinking about him and hoping for the best. I remember the old days too!

[cry baby]

32. He was very active for a long time. Best wishes, Cliff! nt

[KT2000]

33. Yes - I remember

Sending good wishes and healing thoughts to Clifforddu. Man, that is a hard one and I hope he has the support he needs.

[sellitman]

34. Yes!

Good guy. He is missed.

[onecent]

35. Hello cliffdu,,,,

I am from the "old timers" but I had a very mild stroke, and I don't remember as much as I could before I turned 71.

Spent 13 days in the hospital BUT I did get my speech back. The nurses came to my house...for several weeks, and I am
doing ok.

I hope things work out for you I will be thinking about you and hope the weird symptoms go away!!

You are a nice guy mopinko....he will be surprised and I hope happy to get some stuff from other DU's.

Bless you!!!

Penny

[mopinko]

40. ftr

i am the maureen kind of mo.

i am sure he will be cheered by this.

[TygrBright]

36. Kindest thoughts to you, Cliff!

So sorry to hear about the health issues.

Helluva 'gift' from your grateful government and fellow-citizens, for your service.

Hang in there, please. Life matters, every day of it. And you've done great things with yours.

affectionately,
Bright

[tblue37]

37. I remember him. He was passionate about riding bikes rather than

letting automobiles ruin the environment.

I am sorry to hear he is so sick. Please send him our warm DU regards.

[mopinko]

41. he is still passionate about that.

he was just starting to train for a cross country ride when things started to fall apart.

[MrScorpio]

38. Man, I am so sorry to hear about this

CliffDU is a cool dude. I hope that he's resting comfortably

[Lifelong Protester]

43. I think I remember him.

But hey, one can always send good vibes!

[renate]

44. what rotten news--I'm so very sorry

He wouldn't remember me, but I remember him (although not the specific spelling... left to my own devices I would have guessed it was cliffordu ).

Very best wishes and many many

[mopinko]

49. you are correct. thanks. fixed it.

was wondering why i couldnt find him!

[lunatica]

45. I remember him

So many old timers have left and it does show. Dear Cliffordu! Please take care of yourself and come back! DU is still a good place to find great people.

[Demovictory9]

46. kick. wishing him the best

[progressoid]

47. ClifforDU!

Hang in there man.

[LiberalLoner]

48. God bless him

And may the angels comfort him on his way to heaven.

[Owl]

50. Yes

Best wishes.

[obnoxiousdrunk]

51. Yes I do.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

52. I remember him, and wish him well.

[GaryCnf]

53. Sad news

About a good man

[GreenPartyVoter]

54. I remember him. So sorry he is dealing with ALS!

Please tell him I am sending him my best good health vibes!

[Tarheel_Dem]

55. Best of luck to you clifford. You're missed at DU.

[WyLoochka]

56. I remember cliffordu - he is missed

[BumRushDaShow]

57. Oh wow.

I remember him but it really has been a long time.

Hope he sees that there are folks here who care and wish him comfort.

[JustinBulletin]

58. Yes, I remember...

Sending warm and healing thoughts out to you, Cliffordu.

[trof]

59. Hi, Cliff.

Yes, I remember cliffordu.

[oasis]

60. Best wishes cliffordu.

[salin]

61. Remember, and appreciate conversations with cliffordu.

Cliffordu - appreciate how many conversations you started and helped to build into longer conversations - which deepens understanding (for those who aren't just fighting) on a myriad of issues. Your voice has always mattered/contributed.

Miss you - and hoping that you are well supported with friends, family and care givers. Greetings and Peace to you.

[irisblue]

62. Yes, I do.

Best Wishes and hopes.

[Jarqui]

63. I remember Cliffordu

Best wishes

Please get well

[Honeycombe8]

64. I remember Cliffordu, but I'm sorry to say...

I'm sorry to say that I don't remember specifics. My memory isn't that good, I'm afraid.

ALS - that's rough. Agent Orange - nasty stuff that our own govt used in the field.

I wish him the best. Hopefully medicine has advanced enough to slow down the disease.

[ellie]

65. I remember him!

Sorry to hear he is ill. Sending him good wishes.

[Cha]

66. Oh, I'm so Sorry to hear this, Mo!

I was actually thinking of him earlier today.. about some old threads we were on standing up for President Obama.

I Wish him the Very Best

[annabanana]

68. Oh my cliffordu...

I hope you are as comfortable as possible. I've missed you on the board.

Much love for you here.

[blogslut]

69. My love to you, cliffordu!

💖💖💖

[rasputin1952]

70. It has been a looonnngg time since I've been to DU

I received a msg about this tragedy and felt I have to chime in.

I'm not sure what to say; I have a VA appt tomorrow, but it is not for anything life threatening, (I hope).
We all age and are often afflicted by things we came into contact with in our past, never thinking of future
ramifications. Ever wonder why colonels never beat the brush? They lied to the rest of us so we could
die and not them. It's always that way in the military.

My heart goes out to all of my fellow vets, after all president "bone spurs", or is it "brain spurs" is a
chickenhawk who can't get all four of his feet out of his mouth.

But I digress, my heart goes out to my brother in arms and his family. I wish there was something I could do.

Ras

[Kali]

71. he posted last November

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=214144

found an old thread with a few other old-timers now gone. https://www.democraticunderground.com/1018418850

cliffordu, your presence is missed here, I remember lots of funny threads between you and grantcart. sorry you are going through some rough stuff right now, but know that you have a ton of good support still on DU. for all its faults there are still a lot of good people attached to it and they are pulling for you.

[Iggo]

77. cliffordu has always been one of my favorite DU smartasses.

[Ninga]

72. Sending you many hugs!!!!!

[PatrickforO]

73. ALS is an evil disease. Clifford, please know you have my best wishes and thoughts

as you engage in this battle.

May you and your family be blessed with enough, and may you be blessed with an absence of pain.

[leanforward]

74. I've never met you

However, we do have a common experience in our past. May you meet the challenges ahead with family and friends.

[hunter]

75. Hello cliffordu...

... poked and prodded.



We're still managing to avoid the car commuter lifestyle here.

[peacebuzzard]

76. Well wishes cliffordu,

Sorry to hear about your health issues, much love to you, from an old timer
Hope you heal and can breathe easy once again.

[AwakeAtLast]

78. I do remember!

Sending love and wishes for peace and comfort!

[summer_in_TX]

79. Damn, ALS sucks!

I remember Cliffordu! A good guy. DU in those days had a warm culture that I miss, and Cliffordu was a big reason I liked DU so well. (Not to mention the mental image of a big friendly red dog his posts evoked!)

Not sure he'll remember me. I couldn't re-establish my original DU identity after the hacking so had to start over, but my current name is quite similar to my original one. Plus, I was unable to be on DU very much what with papers to grade and lesson plans to do all the time.

I hope very much that the diagnosis is wrong, Cliff! We here at DU send you love and prayers!

[Hassin Bin Sober]

80. Oh man. So sorry to hear this.

[AllyCat]

81. Cliff, hope you are being nice to your nurses.

Well, most of the time

[NBachers]

82. I remember Cliffordu, and his threads and comments were always something I paid attention to.

Thank you for all your contributions. You are one of our allies.

[Rhiannon12866]

83. Sure I remember cliffordu! I always appreciated his sense of humor

We sure have needed that here over the years. Let him know that we sure could use that now - and that we miss him. And to please hang in there, that DU is sending all our inimitable DU vibes his way!

[Fla Dem]

84. The name does sound familiar. In any event, good wishes sent cliffdu's way.

I hope he is surrounded by many who love and care for him.

[Tactical Peek]

85. I Remember Clifford

Keep the faith, baby.

[Blue_Tires]

86. kick...

best wishes...

[malthaussen]

87. Some vibes for cliffordu:

-- Mal

[Donkees]

88. Sending a hug :)

[Worried senior]

89. Not sure I remember him

but I sure wish him well.

[smirkymonkey]

90. I remember cliffordu. Wishing you all the best Cliff and hoping

you feel better soon!

[proud patriot]

91. Sending him love a stength

thanks for the heads up

[In_The_Wind]

92. Hey Cliffordu ... backseat of a big yellow trike has your name on a reserved sign.