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Efilroft Sul

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137. The first star I see tonight will reflect his light and enchant our evening.

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This is my final update for SCE [View all] auntAgonist Sep 30 OP

Oh no! I'm so very sorry LearnedHand Sep 30 #1

thanks so much for telling us. We will miss him rurallib Sep 30 #2

RIP SCE kimbutgar Sep 30 #3

hear hear jaymac Sep 30 #42

Damn. RIP Bob.❤️ underpants Sep 30 #4

The DU community has lost a great contributor and friend. My deepest sinkingfeeling Sep 30 #5

RIP, SCE! And thanks for all the cats. Ocelot II Sep 30 #6

So sorry to hear this! 2naSalit Sep 30 #7

RIP, SCE, May your memories be a blessing to those that loved you. debm55 Sep 30 #8

Thank you for keeping us informed..this is truly a sad day 😢💙 Deuxcents Sep 30 #9

Damn, that's sad news. greatauntoftriplets Sep 30 #10

I'll really miss him Laurelin Sep 30 #11

My condolences. CentralMass Sep 30 #12

R.I.P. Bob Marthe48 Sep 30 #13

Oh my heart. If ever this quote applied to his presence among us,it is surely fitting for SCE: KitFox Sep 30 #14

Damn. progressoid Sep 30 #15

Oh, thanks for letting us know. pnwest Sep 30 #16

Rest well, dear Bob UpInArms Sep 30 #17

😭 RIP we can do it Sep 30 #18

oh no mike_c Sep 30 #19

So sad. This is a big loss for DU. He brought us smiles every week. IcyPeas Sep 30 #20

Very sorry. Loved his posts. Silent Type Sep 30 #21

He will be greatly missed but thought about every Sunday MacKasey Sep 30 #22

;-( elleng Sep 30 #23

Thank you for letting us know. I looked forward to his post every week. May he have a fortunate reincarnation, or diane in sf Sep 30 #24

RIP, Bob. rubbersole Sep 30 #25

RIP SCE! TexasTowelie Sep 30 #26

One of the greatest DUers of all time. I am thankful for the many years he made life lighter here. NNadir Sep 30 #27

Oh NOOOO! I'm SO going to miss him! CousinIT Sep 30 #28

Such sad news. pandr32 Sep 30 #29

Oh, no...how sad. Mad_Dem_X Sep 30 #30

RIP dear SCE. Nanuke Sep 30 #31

This is just heartbreaking Danmel Sep 30 #32

RIP ProfessorGAC Sep 30 #33

One big, beautiful light in this ever-more-dark world has gone out. AverageOldGuy Sep 30 #34

This is very sad. I am so sorry :( JoseBalow Sep 30 #35

Rest in the laughter you gave all of us MontanaMama Sep 30 #36

Thank you for letting us know. Collimator Sep 30 #37

RIP Bob. WestMichRad Sep 30 #38

He was truly one of a kind here and will be dearly missed. herding cats Sep 30 #39

Oh no! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 30 #40

Oh, I am so very sorry to hear this. DarthDem Sep 30 #41

thank you for letting us know. barbtries Sep 30 #43

Thank you 💔 godsentme Sep 30 #44

I'm so sorry to hear this. calimary Sep 30 #45

He brought joy to so many. Vibes to him and his loved ones. applegrove Sep 30 #46

So very sad to read this Grim Chieftain Sep 30 #47

So sorry to hear. Nululu Sep 30 #48

He gave so much to DU's sanity needs duhneece Sep 30 #49

What a crushing blow otchmoson Sep 30 #50

I am so sorry cate94 Sep 30 #51

SalmonChantedEvening aka Bob Clouds Passing Sep 30 #52

I am so sorry mgardener Sep 30 #53

Oh no karin_sj Sep 30 #54

This sweet, fun man will be missed. RIP, SCE. Greybnk48 Sep 30 #55

Crap. Rest in peace, Bob. Whyisthisstillclose Sep 30 #56

Thanks for the laughs Submariner Sep 30 #57

I am so sorry. hamsterjill Sep 30 #58

That got me. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. chowder66 Sep 30 #59

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. MIButterfly Sep 30 #60

SCE. BOB GATENBY. OBITUARY auntAgonist Sep 30 #61

Thank you for sharing this, auntAgonist FemDemERA Oct 1 #237

So very sorry for your loss. In many ways, it is our loss too. He is already missed. appleannie1 Sep 30 #62

May heaven be Salmon Chanted Evening forever. Festivito Sep 30 #63

Oh such sad news catchnrelease Sep 30 #64

💔 irisblue Sep 30 #65

Peace and strength to his family. We have lost a shining star. LoisB Sep 30 #66

"""{ AllaN01Bear Sep 30 #67

... and the wheel turns. WheelWalker Sep 30 #68

May he rest in peace Wicked Blue Sep 30 #69

A lost CONSTANT around here. Prairie_Seagull Sep 30 #70

This is sad news. Our Sundays will now have less smiles and less fun. Polly Hennessey Sep 30 #71

Oh I loved you SCE! mntleo2 Sep 30 #72

So sorry to hear this. My sympathy to his family. Always loved his posts. GoneOffShore Sep 30 #73

I am seriously going to miss him Mr.Bee Sep 30 #74

So very sad. 💔 GentryDixon Sep 30 #75

🌸 Love Surrounds You On Your Journey Home Donkees Sep 30 #76

That was lovely. democrank Sep 30 #103

Thank you..I've only known the first part of this chant. electric_blue68 Oct 1 #241

So sad to lose a beloved DU presence. And, I have to add, one of the really great DU usernames. :) eppur_se_muova Sep 30 #77

RIP sheshe2 Sep 30 #78

My deepest condoences, auntAgonist. choie Sep 30 #79

Oh nooo. StarryNite Sep 30 #80

He was a light for all. Sending you aloha and mahina Sep 30 #81

I am so sorry to hear that, my sincerest condolences. Pacifist Patriot Sep 30 #82

Crying Betakin Sep 30 #83

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Oct 1 #238

Welcome to DU, Betakin. calimary Oct 5 #245

sympathy flower cats for this sorrowful occasion orleans Sep 30 #84

So sad! Doodles Sep 30 #85

I'm sad to hear that Renew Deal Sep 30 #86

I logged in to DU every Sunday morning specifically NameAlreadyTaken Sep 30 #87

So sorry to hear this Picaro Sep 30 #88

He brought joy, laughter, and the wonders of nature into our house every Sunday. He will be sorely missed. surfered Sep 30 #89

Go in peace big guy. Eko Sep 30 #90

So sorry. COL Mustard Sep 30 #91

I am sorry to hear this Sanity Claws Sep 30 #92

A gentle soul that touched us all fargone Sep 30 #93

This breaks my heart BumRushDaShow Sep 30 #94

💔 CountMyVote4Reality Sep 30 #95

May he Rest in Peace Figarosmom Sep 30 #96

He will be missed Johnny Noshoes Sep 30 #97

This is very sad to hear, my heart goes out to his family and friends Bev54 Sep 30 #98

Saddened cachukis Sep 30 #99

Damn. I will miss his posts so much. Condolences to his friends and family Marie Marie Sep 30 #100

... SamKnause Sep 30 #101

... Docreed2003 Sep 30 #102

Thanks for telling us auntAgonist, I'll continue the Sunday LOL Animals for SCE ralps Sep 30 #104

Thanks you so much! creeksneakers2 Sep 30 #174

Thank you auntAgonist Sep 30 #180

DU will not be the same without him. stage left Sep 30 #105

SCE was a wonderful DUer malaise Sep 30 #106

Rest well SCE berniesandersmittens Sep 30 #107

We'll all meet you some day BaronChocula Sep 30 #108

The loss of SCE leaves a huge hole in the very heart of DU. 3catwoman3 Sep 30 #109

Thank you for the update, sad as it is. democrank Sep 30 #110

RIP, Bob nuxvomica Sep 30 #111

I knew SCE for nearly the entire time he was here with us at DU. He was a good friend. Aristus Sep 30 #112

I am so sad to hear this. RiP dearest SCE ms liberty Sep 30 #113

Resquiat in Peace, Some Enchanted Bob IbogaProject Sep 30 #114

Oh no!!! orangecrush Sep 30 #115

I'm so very sorry. He was my Sunday morning wake up. I will miss him. flashman13 Sep 30 #116

so sorry to all who loved him Kali Sep 30 #117

I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all his loved ones here. highplainsdem Sep 30 #118

Rest easy with the kittehs, Bob. LudwigPastorius Sep 30 #119

I will really miss his posts Jarqui Sep 30 #120

I read "Willow Grove" and I said, "Hey that's near me!". BigmanPigman Sep 30 #121

🙏❣️ littlemissmartypants Sep 30 #122

I send my deepest condolences lindalou65 Sep 30 #123

I'll miss the Sunday morning OPs with SCE DinahMoeHum Sep 30 #124

Sad day AKwannabe Sep 30 #125

So sorry to hear that. red dog 1 Sep 30 #126

Condolences Duncanpup Sep 30 #127

Peace be with you Wild blueberry Sep 30 #128

His loss is felt. BadgerMom Sep 30 #129

Hail the Traveler! Deep State Witch Sep 30 #130

... defacto7 Sep 30 #131

Dang. Iggo Sep 30 #132

So much sadness for one who shared so much joy maineac Sep 30 #133

Now cracks a noble heart OldSWODog Sep 30 #134

I am so sorry to hear this Lulu KC Sep 30 #135

I hope somehow he knew TNNurse Sep 30 #136

The first star I see tonight will reflect his light and enchant our evening. Efilroft Sul Sep 30 #137

God Speed Bob proud patriot Sep 30 #138

He's in a better place Pas-de-Calais Sep 30 #139

To SCE's family, aAKesha, and all DUers mourning SCE, I'm so very sorry to hear this news. HeartsCanHope Sep 30 #140

For the joy you gave us, you will be sorely missed tavernier Sep 30 #141

... ancianita Sep 30 #142

RIP Dear SCE ReRe Sep 30 #143

Such a loss PatSeg Sep 30 #144

auntAgonist .......... Upthevibe Sep 30 #145

Oh, no. It's as if everyone's going now. NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 30 #146

I can think of few folks who will be missed more - TBF Sep 30 #147

I am so sorry to hear of his death. He has been a beloved institution here at DU. I can't begin to imagine generalbetrayus Sep 30 #148

Cross gently, Bob. You brought so much joy to so many... thank you. n/t TygrBright Sep 30 #149

Cross gently, Bob. You brought so much joy to so many... thank you. n/t TygrBright Sep 30 #150

Rest In Paradise, SalmonChantedEvening (Bob) Niagara Sep 30 #151

I am deeply saddened... GiqueCee Sep 30 #152

My heart goes out to you and the rest of his loved ones. femmedem Sep 30 #153

Very saddened by this news SaveOurDemocracy Sep 30 #154

So sorry 🙏 RIP Bob TommieMommy Sep 30 #155

It is with a grief stricken heart that I thank you for so JMCKUSICK Sep 30 #156

RIP, SCE Alice Kramden Sep 30 #157

For us, SCE planted seeds KT2000 Sep 30 #158

💔 chia Sep 30 #159

God speed, Bob! intheflow Sep 30 #160

Words fail me synni Sep 30 #161

SCE touched all our hearts mnhtnbb Sep 30 #162

Seems like the end of a DU era Blue Owl Sep 30 #163

Through tears and memories of joy brought. Solly Mack Sep 30 #164

So very sorry sdfernando Sep 30 #165

I am so very deeply sorry. 😞 nt Javaman Sep 30 #166

So sad to see this. redwitch Sep 30 #167

Tears over the loss of someone creeksneakers2 Sep 30 #168

R.I.P. dear SCE gademocrat7 Sep 30 #169

So sorry to hear this. 70sEraVet Sep 30 #170

RIP SCE John Coktosten Sep 30 #171

"Though SCE is gone, his spirit on DU lives on". RIP Emile Sep 30 #172

I was such a fan Smilo Sep 30 #173

What sad news. He was a truly good soul. Swede Sep 30 #175

Oh so sorry! Safe passage SCE. AllyCat Sep 30 #176

I'm just now seeing this. And I'm heartbroken. Dem2theMax Sep 30 #177

I'm sorry to learn this. Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 30 #178

I have no words. I thank SCE for years of smiles and laughs. Ziggysmom Sep 30 #179

Sundays will never be the same here. Gimpyknee Sep 30 #181

Oh, no! So sad! tblue37 Sep 30 #182

My heart is so heavy. Bob babylonsister Sep 30 #183

Rest in Peace SCE LittleGirl Sep 30 #184

Thanks, Bob, for the laughs and the joy you brought to Sundays JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 30 #185

The world is a little darker today. rationalcalgarian Sep 30 #186

So sorry to hear this Old Terp Sep 30 #187

Thank you, Bob MysteriousStranger Sep 30 #188

Bob was some of God's best work.. Permanut Sep 30 #189

We needed to know. Thank you. auntAgonist for your conscientious updates. soldierant Sep 30 #190

I love that quote. babylonsister Sep 30 #198

I am so sad to hear this. Trueblue Texan Sep 30 #191

RIP SCE c-rational Sep 30 #192

RIP Codifer Sep 30 #193

Thank you. Rest in peace SCE, and thank you for all the love, compassion and humor. 58Sunliner Sep 30 #194

He was a great part of our little world. byronius Sep 30 #195

A DU icon ornotna Sep 30 #196

RIP Robert... CaptainTruth Sep 30 #197

Rest In Peace JustinBulletin Sep 30 #199

RIP SCE Roy Rolling Sep 30 #200

SCE Gave DU Members the Best Gift of All FloridaDAR Sep 30 #201

Thank you for the update. FemDemERA Sep 30 #202

I'm so sorry to hear this. WinstonSmith4740 Sep 30 #203

I'm sad to hear this cmos_sue Sep 30 #204

First responders cmos_sue Sep 30 #208

... FailureToCommunicate Sep 30 #205

I am so sorry MerrilyMerrily Sep 30 #206

He was one of a kind. Building community with humor and affection. JudyM Sep 30 #207

I'm so sad to see this. mountain grammy Sep 30 #209

Heartbreaking raising2moredems Sep 30 #210

Thank you for letting us know. mwmisses4289 Sep 30 #211

Damn. RIP. area51 Sep 30 #212

Will be so missed. Dear_Prudence Sep 30 #213

Aww he was an absolute gem... róisín_dubh Sep 30 #214

He was a good guy TlalocW Sep 30 #215

Just saw this Bayard Sep 30 #216

A very sad loss for his family and certainly for DU Rhiannon12866 Oct 1 #217

Fair winds at your back, SCE. EuterpeThelo Oct 1 #218

Thanks so much! auntAgonist Oct 1 #222

Thank you so much for letting us know. I am in tears. colorado_ufo Oct 1 #219

Thank you for all the joy you brought us. murielm99 Oct 1 #220

I am so sorry. He brought so much happiness and comfort to so many. catrose Oct 1 #221

A soul with only love to share..... peacebuzzard Oct 1 #223

Bob was a blessing to us all. He is already missed. RIP, SCE! Ilsa Oct 1 #224

I am heartbroken at this news, he was such a ray of sunshine to so many of us! lark Oct 1 #225

... mercuryblues Oct 1 #226

Very sorry to hear this news sestina Oct 1 #227

Thanks for the update. OldBaldy1701E Oct 1 #228

Bob will shine on in our hearts forever! mentalsolstice Oct 1 #229

rest in peace sce....from rayma dawn5651 Oct 1 #230

Feeling so very sad for our loss . . . Michiblue Oct 1 #231

Aw crap....I'm so sorry. PCIntern Oct 1 #232

I am heartbroken and saddened deeply by this news. Moostache Oct 1 #233

Very sorry to hear this angrychair Oct 1 #234

Please accept my condolences. n/t malthaussen Oct 1 #235

What terrible, terrible news. I hope his passing was easy and quick. BobTheSubgenius Oct 1 #236

You said it all ... auntAgonist Oct 3 #242

It was the very, very least I could do. BobTheSubgenius Oct 3 #243

Oh no - so sorry to hear this haele Oct 1 #239

Oh, RIP Dear SCE. Bringing laughter, cuteness, and beauty to all of us here. electric_blue68 Oct 1 #240

I was afraid to open DU today Phentex Oct 3 #244

I knew this was coming, but had been away from DU when our beloved Bob (SCE)'s loss was announced. hlthe2b Saturday #246