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In reply to the discussion: NNN0LHI (Don) Has Passed Away [View all]Xithras
(16,191 posts)451. Ah damn. He was one of a kind and will be missed.
I won't claim that your dad and I always agreed on everything, but he always struck me as someone who was genuinely passionate about the things he believed in. This may be a great loss for DU, but it's an even greater loss for your family, and you'll all be in my thoughts today.
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One of our best...he was beloved by people on many sides of issues, which is a rarity here
alcibiades_mystery
Sep 2013
#4
OMG. I didn't know he was sick. I hadn't noticed him around here lately, but lots of
kestrel91316
Sep 2013
#13
VERY sorry to hear that. RIP Don. Hugs to you Catherine, and Condolences to your Family.
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2013
#25
Oh, my god. I'm so sorry -- my condolences to you and the rest of his family. I so enjoyed
Nay
Sep 2013
#33
Don's contributions to DU were enormous. RIP. Our heartfelt condolences to the family
indepat
Sep 2013
#56
he will truly be missed. thank you Catherine for taking the time to let us know....
seabeyond
Sep 2013
#65
Oh, Catherine, I am so sorry to hear this! My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones.
Mnemosyne
Sep 2013
#68
Oh no! My heart goes out to you and yours. Don was a wonderful asset to our community.
myrna minx
Sep 2013
#69
As a fellow Illinoisan, I respected and appreciated his measured point of view.
Snarkoleptic
Sep 2013
#87
Don contributed greatly to this forum, a thoughtful presence that is already missed
carolinayellowdog
Sep 2013
#99
So sorry for your loss, Catherine. Your father gave us all many gifts here at at DU.
chimpymustgo
Sep 2013
#136
I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was a good guy to have on board here and will be missed.
Hekate
Sep 2013
#215
Thanks and sorry for the family's loss, and yours. Very kind of you to follow through. RIP, Don.
freshwest
Sep 2013
#250
Deep condolences, Catherine. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Don will be missed.
NRaleighLiberal
Sep 2013
#272
Oh no! I am so sorry Catherine. Thank you for sharing your father with us and I am so sorry.
uppityperson
Sep 2013
#283
I am so very sorry! He was always such a nice person to talk to, and I will
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2013
#303
My condolences to all of his family. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. I know he will be here.
shraby
Sep 2013
#317
A sad day for his family and for all of us who enjoyed his time here
The Straight Story
Sep 2013
#365
Go peacefully, Don. You were one of the pioneers on DU and a damn fine one at that. We'll miss you.
Surya Gayatri
Sep 2013
#388
My condolences to you and your family, Catherine. Don was an inspiration to us all.
sueh
Sep 2013
#400
Thanks for posting. I am sorry for your families loss as well as ours. nm
rhett o rick
Sep 2013
#466
Very sad news. I enjoyed his posts and insights over the years. He will be missed.
SaveOurDemocracy
Sep 2013
#484
My sincere condolences to you and your family... I believe Don was here from Day 1.
winstars
Sep 2013
#514