Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:14 PM
Suich (8,833 posts)
Redstone used to post this around Christmas each year.
I don't think he would mind if I posted it again:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=4484208 Happy Holidays to all!
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68 replies, 5152 views
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| Suich | Dec 2012 | OP | |
| hlthe2b | Dec 2012 | #1 | |
| madinmaryland | Dec 2012 | #2 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | Dec 2012 | #3 | |
| madinmaryland | Dec 2012 | #9 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | Dec 2012 | #12 | |
| madinmaryland | Dec 2012 | #35 | |
| GentryDixon | Dec 2012 | #56 | |
| awoke_in_2003 | Dec 2012 | #30 | |
| icarusxat | Dec 2012 | #64 | |
| DollarBillHines | Dec 2012 | #13 | |
| madinmaryland | Dec 2012 | #37 | |
| DollarBillHines | Dec 2012 | #43 | |
| tavalon | Dec 2012 | #59 | |
| DollarBillHines | Dec 2012 | #65 | |
| question everything | Dec 2012 | #60 | |
| Robb | Dec 2012 | #4 | |
| Warpy | Dec 2012 | #44 | |
| calimary | Dec 2012 | #48 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | Dec 2012 | #5 | |
| DollarBillHines | Dec 2012 | #15 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | Dec 2012 | #19 | |
| DollarBillHines | Dec 2012 | #22 | |
| senseandsensibility | Dec 2012 | #6 | |
| MADem | Dec 2012 | #7 | |
| abq e streeter | Dec 2012 | #8 | |
| Pachamama | Dec 2012 | #10 | |
| go west young man | Dec 2012 | #11 | |
| Arkansas Granny | Dec 2012 | #14 | |
| niyad | Dec 2012 | #16 | |
| WillyT | Dec 2012 | #17 | |
| graywarrior | Dec 2012 | #18 | |
| Evoman | Dec 2012 | #20 | |
| flvegan | Dec 2012 | #21 | |
| Joey Liberal | Dec 2012 | #23 | |
| In_The_Wind | Dec 2012 | #24 | |
| Tuesday Afternoon | Dec 2012 | #25 | |
| MuseRider | Dec 2012 | #26 | |
| malaise | Dec 2012 | #27 | |
| Skittles | Dec 2012 | #28 | |
| denbot | Dec 2012 | #29 | |
| Rowdyboy | Dec 2012 | #31 | |
| awoke_in_2003 | Dec 2012 | #32 | |
| Iggo | Dec 2012 | #33 | |
| DollarBillHines | Dec 2012 | #40 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | Dec 2012 | #47 | |
| riverbendviewgal | Dec 2012 | #66 | |
| freshwest | Dec 2012 | #34 | |
| MichiganVote | Dec 2012 | #36 | |
| madrchsod | Dec 2012 | #38 | |
| femmocrat | Dec 2012 | #39 | |
| JohnnyLib2 | Dec 2012 | #41 | |
| crim son | Dec 2012 | #42 | |
| Dem2theMax | Dec 2012 | #45 | |
| BlancheSplanchnik | Dec 2012 | #46 | |
| fizzgig | Dec 2012 | #49 | |
| countryjake | Dec 2012 | #50 | |
| DiverDave | Dec 2012 | #51 | |
| Sherman A1 | Dec 2012 | #52 | |
| RFKHumphreyObama | Dec 2012 | #53 | |
| Le Taz Hot | Dec 2012 | #54 | |
| MissDeeds | Dec 2012 | #55 | |
| Puglover | Dec 2012 | #57 | |
| tavalon | Dec 2012 | #58 | |
| Diclotican | Dec 2012 | #61 | |
| Javaman | Dec 2012 | #62 | |
| lovemydog | Dec 2012 | #63 | |
| Odin2005 | Dec 2012 | #67 | |
| harmonicon | Dec 2012 | #68 |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:17 PM
hlthe2b (47,255 posts)
1. that's nice.... 'Glad you posted
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:17 PM
madinmaryland (52,896 posts)
2. Didn't he pass away earlier this year.
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RIP, Redstone.
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Response to madinmaryland (Reply #2)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:19 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,937 posts)
3. It was about a year ago, I think, my dear madinmaryland...
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I still miss him horribly.......
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Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #3)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:26 PM
madinmaryland (52,896 posts)
9. Happy Holidays to you and your family, CP!
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Response to madinmaryland (Reply #9)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:35 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,937 posts)
12. Aw, thank you, sweetie...the same back atcha!
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Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #12)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:15 PM
madinmaryland (52,896 posts)
35. I'm so wigged out now (not because of you), but my cellphone last belonged
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to a dead man and I exchanged texts with his former wife.
I'm speaking to dead people. OMFG!!! I fucking wigged out peggy! |
Response to madinmaryland (Reply #35)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 09:42 AM
GentryDixon (1,645 posts)
56. My neighbor who lives across the street from me has
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my Dad's old cell number. It makes me smile when she calls me, because it makes me think of him.
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Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #3)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:53 PM
awoke_in_2003 (18,484 posts)
30. We have lost too many...
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Merry Christmas, my dear Peggy.
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Response to madinmaryland (Reply #2)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:35 PM
DollarBillHines (1,922 posts)
13. November 3. 2011
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I was the one who told California Peggy and she posted it here.
Colin was probably the most remarkable person I have ever known. I should post this thing I wrote about him, but it would get lost in the Crazy that this place has become. |
Response to DollarBillHines (Reply #13)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:16 PM
madinmaryland (52,896 posts)
37. Can you repost it, please. I remember reading it last year, but cannot find it.
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Thank you.
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Response to madinmaryland (Reply #37)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:49 PM
DollarBillHines (1,922 posts)
43. Actually, I never posted it
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I did not know how.
Colin (Redstone) and Wiley White (Wiley50) crossed over within a few weeks of one another. I am probably the only person who knew them both. Maybe, when all of this gun-crazy has ebbed, I will post something about those two unique Humans. DBH |
Response to DollarBillHines (Reply #43)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 11:00 AM
tavalon (25,657 posts)
59. Please do
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I remember both of those amazing people, never having met them, but being inspired by much that they wrote, especially Redstone.
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Response to tavalon (Reply #59)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 02:15 PM
DollarBillHines (1,922 posts)
65. I'll PM it to you, later today.
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I believe I am the only person who was close (personal, life experience) to both of them.
And you are 1000% correct, those were two amazing people. Both were The Real Deal. DBH |
Response to DollarBillHines (Reply #13)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 11:03 AM
question everything (24,750 posts)
60. R.I.P Redstone
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I did not know of his passing. I think that, at least in 2010, he posted most on the Lounge, reporting about going in and out of the hospital and I admired his courage facing these difficulties medical problems.
But I remember his kindness and support in 2006 during a contentious fight on DU. You were a principled, loyal gentleman. I hope that you really are in peace, free of the pain and agony that plagued you in the last years of your too short life. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:19 PM
Robb (38,322 posts)
4. "Do not lose faith. Have hope. Be happy."
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I miss that guy. K&R.
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Response to Robb (Reply #4)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:46 PM
Warpy (69,083 posts)
44. I think we all do
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The world is a much poorer place with him out of it.
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Response to Robb (Reply #4)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 01:31 AM
calimary (30,555 posts)
48. And this:
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"And, in the end, no matter how lonely you may feel, remember this: Because you are a DUer, you are never alone.
You're one of us." Still wonderful! |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:21 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,937 posts)
5. Thank you, my dear Suich...
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I had thought of doing this, but I had forgotten to.
I know he would be pleased to see you posting it now. His death still leaves an ache in my heart, and a void in my life... |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #5)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:38 PM
DollarBillHines (1,922 posts)
15. Knowing Colin like I did...
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I would not be in the least surprised if he is watching, right now.
Making that phone call to you was one of the hardest things - in a long list of hard things - that I have ever done. I was thinking about that just this morning. Merry Christmas, Peg, DBH |
Response to DollarBillHines (Reply #15)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:45 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,937 posts)
19. I hope he is...
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I miss him so much...
And i remember that phone call.....it was tough. I am glad you're here, to help me. Merry Christmas, my dear DBH... |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #19)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:53 PM
DollarBillHines (1,922 posts)
22. I will be with you, Peggy.
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You see, we have this special bond...
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:23 PM
senseandsensibility (11,606 posts)
6. RIP Redstone
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Your words keep your spirit alive, and are words to live by.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:25 PM
MADem (85,919 posts)
7. He was a cool dude.
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He had one of the finest hardwood floors I've ever seen in my life--a real work of art, with inlay and everything.
Went way too soon, he did. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:25 PM
abq e streeter (7,449 posts)
8. Thank you. This is truly timeless.
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And I sure miss Redstone too.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:32 PM
Pachamama (8,845 posts)
10. I remember this....and Redstone....
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He wouldnt mind - in fact, he would be glad you did....
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:33 PM
go west young man (2,922 posts)
11. Raising a toast for Redstone!
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:36 PM
Arkansas Granny (14,621 posts)
14. Thanks for posting.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:41 PM
niyad (24,071 posts)
16. thank you so much for posting this
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:43 PM
WillyT (45,506 posts)
17. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:43 PM
graywarrior (57,031 posts)
18. Cheers to Redstone!
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I miss him.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:48 PM
Evoman (7,939 posts)
20. One of the first people to welcome me to DU.
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I hope that when I pass, that there will be even a fraction of people whose lives I touched as he did.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:49 PM
flvegan (62,150 posts)
21. I still miss him.
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DU (and the world) lost a great soul.
And no, I don't think he'd mind at all. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:56 PM
Joey Liberal (5,265 posts)
23. Thanks for sharing! What a great post!
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 07:57 PM
In_The_Wind (42,788 posts)
24. Redstone lives on in my heart.
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I will never forget his warmth and kindness.
May your Holidays be happy. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:03 PM
Tuesday Afternoon (43,836 posts)
25. to RedStone
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and to all here who remember him. Peace. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:07 PM
MuseRider (23,110 posts)
26. Thank you.
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I miss him. We were not friends really but I read what he wrote most times and liked him quite a lot.
Merry Christmas Redstone wherever you are and thanks for leaving us such nice posts to read. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:12 PM
malaise (105,957 posts)
27. Lovely
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Thanks - I miss him
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:15 PM
Skittles (86,224 posts)
28. what a lovely tribute to Redstone
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:25 PM
denbot (3,355 posts)
29. Did Redstone crossover?
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Last edited Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:32 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) I kind of wondered where he was..
On edit RIP Brother Ah- Ho Mitakuye Oyasin! |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:58 PM
Rowdyboy (20,657 posts)
31. His spirit lives on through this....
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Thank you
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:00 PM
awoke_in_2003 (18,484 posts)
32. Thanks, Suich. nt
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:05 PM
Iggo (22,295 posts)
33. I used to have a picture of Redstone.
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Cool thing is he looked pretty much like I thought he would.
Anybody got that pic of him in the hat and coat? |
Response to Iggo (Reply #33)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:34 PM
DollarBillHines (1,922 posts)
40. He was cooler than he ever looked.
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I knew Colin for 40+ years.
He was cooler than anyone I have ever known (move over, Mick). |
Response to Iggo (Reply #33)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 12:02 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,937 posts)
47. Is this the one you mean?
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It's the only one I have of him in a hat and coat...
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Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #47)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 03:58 PM
riverbendviewgal (2,461 posts)
66. good looking man
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yes, indeed..a man with big heart...I am sure he left many people many good memories...and foot steps on their hearts.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:12 PM
freshwest (31,306 posts)
34. Thanks, it is a timeless message.
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:16 PM
MichiganVote (18,959 posts)
36. Merry Christmas Redstone, RIP Colin.
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:18 PM
madrchsod (55,708 posts)
38. thanks!!
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i do`t remember reading that.
happy holidays to you |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:24 PM
femmocrat (13,951 posts)
39. Thank you for posting it, Suich.
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I have been hoping to read it again. It really is a DU classic and it was great seeing the names of those former posters.
In fond memory of Redstone, femmocrat |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:36 PM
JohnnyLib2 (9,404 posts)
41. Thank you. I sure miss his posts.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:39 PM
crim son (26,492 posts)
42. :(
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I miss him. Thanks for posting this.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 11:45 PM
Dem2theMax (4,178 posts)
45. You have NO idea of how much I needed to read that. Thank you for posting it.
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Both of my parents died this year, less than six months apart. My Dad died on the 14th of this month.
I am sitting here in their house, now mine, and it is so empty and quiet. To say I feel sad is an understatement. Reading Redstone's post literally filled me with hope for the future. If he could go through, and get through, all that he did, then I can handle this. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to post this. I bookmarked it. I will be reading it often. And to Redstone, bless your soul. You just helped another DU'er, even from the great beyond. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 11:51 PM
BlancheSplanchnik (7,695 posts)
46. thank you for posting
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That is really something to hang on to.
I knew Redstone a little bit way back on DU2. He was soooo kind. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 02:51 AM
fizzgig (17,498 posts)
49. thanks for reposting this
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happy christmas
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 04:20 AM
countryjake (4,779 posts)
50. Thank you for reminding us, Suich.
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It's simply a beautiful tribute for him and what a message he gave us all.
I think my favorite post of Redstone's was the Italian Flag thread but as someone else mentioned upthread, that time he posted the picture of a whole bunch of Redstone's busy at various different tasks, all about a room (with the most gorgeous wood floor I've ever seen) was a true work of art. Missing him and so many others who are now gone from DU. Peace. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 07:04 AM
DiverDave (3,684 posts)
51. Great post
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Last edited Tue Dec 25, 2012, 07:07 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1) and great timing, just when I needed it.
Thanks. Edit to say I've printed it and will read every day. Thanks again, Dave |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 07:41 AM
Sherman A1 (11,534 posts)
52. K&R
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Thanks for posting.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 07:49 AM
RFKHumphreyObama (15,031 posts)
53. Thank you so much. I was hoping someone would do this
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Last edited Tue Dec 25, 2012, 07:51 AM USA/ET - Edit history (2) And RIP Redstone, you were a class act and you are missed. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 08:00 AM
Le Taz Hot (14,423 posts)
54. Great piece.
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What a DU legacy he left.
Thank you for posting. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 08:49 AM
MissDeeds (3,954 posts)
55. Thanks so much for posting this
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K&R
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 10:15 AM
Puglover (14,587 posts)
57. Thank you.
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He was such a mensch. We have lost so many thoughtful posters. What a beautiful OP.
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 10:58 AM
tavalon (25,657 posts)
58. Thank you for posting this
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I really, really, really needed to read that this morning. For a holiday I have denied as my own most of my adult life, I am spending the first Christmas morning away from my son in 11 years and I ache. The choices I made were the right choices but sometimes the pain dims the hope. It's amazing and precious to me that you allowed Redstone to speak to us again, and especially to me, today.
It will not be a happy holiday for me this year, but I will have faith and I will survive and later, I will thrive. I really needed this reminder today. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 11:30 AM
Diclotican (3,781 posts)
61. Suich
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Last edited Tue Dec 25, 2012, 11:30 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1) Suich
Thank you. Never know Redstone personaly - but he sounds like a good person, who wrote great things there.. Diclotican |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 12:25 PM
Javaman (40,599 posts)
62. Ah Redstone, you are indeed missed. nt
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 12:46 PM
lovemydog (1,573 posts)
63. True - do not lose faith
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Thanks for sharing, Suich.
Happy holidays to you and all the wonderful folks at DU. RIP Redstone. |
Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 04:35 PM
Odin2005 (48,255 posts)
67. I miss him!
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RIP, Redstone!
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Response to Suich (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 09:24 PM
harmonicon (11,927 posts)


