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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"Old Time" DUer PurityofEssence has passed
For you other old time DUers, a note that PurityofEssence has passed.
He was in his middle years, and leaves a loving wife -- and three kids (two teens, one toddler) behind.
We were college pals, during the 70's-to-80's cusp, and had both wound up in L.A. in search of work. We found it in various forms, and hung out quite a bit in our younger days. As life took its course -- work getting busier, marriage (his sustaining, mine eventually ending), kids, etc., we didn't get to see each other nearly as much.
But we always stayed in touch, even if there were stretches of time between phone calls, or get-togethers. We always liked to talk politics, and it was PoE who first told me about a start-up discussion site called "Democratic Underground" that I might like, in terms of finding some "fellow travelers" in those early months/years after the Bush Coup.
I don't believe he made the transition from DU2 to DU3 -- he was getting fed up with the conservative drift of Democratic politics, and how woefully inadequate it was given the enormity of issues we actually face, socially, economically, environmentally, etc.
I will miss the long, emphatic discussions (sometimes when he'd call, I'd put on an ear bud, and we'd chat while I took a long walk around the neighborhood).
I had been thinking it was time to get back in touch with him anyway, when I heard from mutual college friends that he was in the hospital, took a turn for the worse, wound up off life support, and as of the other night, finally crossed over.
Rest easy, Fred. And wherever you are now, keep the bastards honest.
xchrom
(108,903 posts)bunnies
(15,859 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,508 posts)I did not know him at all well, but I recall him.
My condolences to you, and to his family and friends...
1awake
(1,494 posts)devilgrrl
(21,318 posts)My heart goes out to his family and friends, especially you Villager!
Rest in Peace PurityofEssence
villager
(26,001 posts)Always loved seeing it in print.
Sometimes, we'd be in the same thread, under our noms de guerre, and we'd wind up getting in touch "off line" to further the discussion...
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)I am so very sorry for their loss and heartache.
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)I remember him fondly.
He will be missed.
Sissyk
(12,665 posts)And to you, his long time friend.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)cali
(114,904 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)RIP Fred.
PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)A quick search for his posts, he was right on about so much. He will be missed.
edit - you could post to DU2 as well.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=lobby
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)?
shireen
(8,333 posts)he sounded like a really cool guy.
QC
(26,371 posts)Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)NRaleighLiberal
(60,004 posts)femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Sorry I didn't get to know him.
aikoaiko
(34,155 posts)My condolences.
villager
(26,001 posts)Thanks, aikoakio
avaistheone1
(14,626 posts)RIP
Octafish
(55,745 posts)PurityOfEssence helped make DU a great place. The guy knew what is at stake.
Love and Strength to his family and friends. Peace On Earth to All.
villager
(26,001 posts)Didn't pull many punches in person, either...!
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)I remember him from the old board. I hope his family can handle the grief--that's awfully young to go; and with children so young.
leftstreet
(36,097 posts)That's sad
graywarrior
(59,440 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Maven
(10,533 posts)I always loved reading his posts. They had eloquence, wit and warmth. This is a big loss for DU.
My condolences to you on the loss of your friend.
noiretextatique
(27,275 posts)I remember him from the old days. My condolences to you and his family.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)My condolences.
blm
(112,998 posts).
OneGrassRoot
(22,920 posts)My condolences on the loss of your friend.
My thoughts are with his loved ones who remain behind.
Godspeed to PurityofEssence on the next phase of his journey......
Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)RIP PurityofEssence.
Pretzel_Warrior
(8,361 posts)and found out he was a fairly successful producer of reality shows in Hollywood.
villager
(26,001 posts)Quite the renaissance man, was Fred.
With a great grasp of history, as well. He was especially conversant with military history.
Pretzel_Warrior
(8,361 posts)chimpymustgo
(12,774 posts)Thank you villager, for sharing the sad news. Condolences to you, and to his family.
KoKo
(84,711 posts)I would save his posts to read over again, because they were so insightful.
Condolences to his family and to you.
progressoid
(49,926 posts)So sorry about this.
LeftishBrit
(41,202 posts)Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)RIP Fred.
JitterbugPerfume
(18,183 posts)Rest in Peace
Lars39
(26,102 posts)My deepest condolences to you and other friends and family.
He will be greatly missed.He meant a lot to a lot of DUers
hobbit709
(41,694 posts)Ohio Joe
(21,726 posts)kentuck
(111,043 posts)I remember Purity of Essence. My sympathy to all his family and friends.
JI7
(89,236 posts)my thoughts to his family . he was much too young.
DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)I have no memory, but yours, which was so warm to hear, and I'm so sorry for this loss to DU... Too many through the years that I didn't connect with. I had hoped DU3 would have married DU2, as I'm fond of saying...
RIP PurityoEssence (light) ...
47of74
(18,470 posts)ladyVet
(1,587 posts)And peace and strength to the family.
Ilsa
(61,688 posts)Andy823
(11,495 posts)Hydra
(14,459 posts)Lint Head
(15,064 posts)cal04
(41,505 posts)My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family
Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)My condolences to his family
WillyT
(72,631 posts)Peace...
brucefan
(1,549 posts)So sad
alsame
(7,784 posts)PoE, peace and healing to those he left behind.
myrna minx
(22,772 posts)May he rest in peace.
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss.
madrchsod
(58,162 posts)i do remember him from the old du.
another good man gone to soon....
KT2000
(20,567 posts)at such a young age too. I do remember his posts.
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Peace to his family and loved ones.
mountain grammy
(26,594 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss.
theHandpuppet
(19,964 posts)Beautiful tribute.
Sincere condolences to his family and what must be his many friends.
blackspade
(10,056 posts)burnodo
(2,017 posts)RiP PoE
How did he die so young?
life long demo
(1,113 posts)Reminds me of a friend I have, we talk maybe once or twice a year now. Been friends since early 70's, but it's like you just pick up from where you left off. I think I'll call her.
Prayers and hugs to you and to Fred's family.
duffyduff
(3,251 posts)malaise
(268,614 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)I was just thinking of his posts the other day and wondering about him. Very sad news.
Thank for you that wonderful tribute to your friend. Peace to the friends and family of PoE. A loss to everyone.
:hugs:
PDJane
(10,103 posts)Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)Deepest condolences to his friends and family. Thank you for notifying DU, villager.
villager
(26,001 posts)...anticipated writing, back when he was letting me know about new/little-known DU.
Or certainly, were I to imagine writing it, not for another handful of decades...
spooky3
(34,394 posts)May he RIP and condolences to you on your loss.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)that I do not remember PurityofEssence. May he rest in peace.
Hekate
(90,510 posts)Rest in peace, Purity of Essence.
denbot
(9,897 posts)Peace to him and his.
Harmony Blue
(3,978 posts)RainDog
(28,784 posts)But I'm glad you had such a good friend.
Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)I really liked POE - this is so very sad.
Cross gently, my friend.
dbackjon
(6,578 posts)Sorry for you loss
derby378
(30,252 posts)My very best to his family and friends.
Melinda
(5,465 posts)A good man, a faithful friend, a beloved and respected DUer.... A toast to you, Fred - we'll long remember sharing this time and space with you. You'll not be forgotten. Peace and love everlasting.. your DU family raises a glass in your honor.
- Melinda
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Bossy Monkey
(15,863 posts)navarth
(5,927 posts)cross gently, bro. you will be missed.
villager
(26,001 posts)navarth
(5,927 posts)emsimon33
(3,128 posts)Little Star
(17,055 posts)bigwillq
(72,790 posts)The Magistrate
(95,241 posts)A good fellow.
spanone
(135,772 posts)dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)RIP.
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)RIP
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)Buns_of_Fire
(17,146 posts)calimary
(81,071 posts)I was wondering what had happened to him - hadn't seen posts from him in awhile.
We've lost quite a few great ones.
Thanks for letting us know, villager. Safe passage, PurityofEssence, wherever you are.
tblue
(16,350 posts)Hugs to all his loved ones.
Rebellious Republican
(5,029 posts)pnwmom
(108,951 posts)LWolf
(46,179 posts)My thoughts are with his family.
salin
(48,955 posts)Greatly appreciated our exchanges. May peace be with those who love you, and bring them comfort.
TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)Boomerproud
(7,936 posts)His username was perfect for his pure soul. RIP friend. You will be missed.
Beacool
(30,246 posts)My condolences and prayers to Fred's family.
May he rest in peace.
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)TheKentuckian
(25,011 posts)madinmaryland
(64,931 posts)mstinamotorcity2
(1,451 posts)to the Family. Will keep a faith based signal going for them. He will be truly missed!!! Peace unto him from MsTinamotorcity.
Autumn
(44,960 posts)and my condolence to his family.
Norrin Radd
(4,959 posts)madfloridian
(88,117 posts)villager
(26,001 posts)Thanks for posting, madfloridian!
madfloridian
(88,117 posts)Doesn't do much for popularity here at DU.
Harmony Blue
(3,978 posts)of what PoE was all about. There is so much more...
ucrdem
(15,512 posts)Condolences to PurityofEssence' family and friends.
underpants
(182,564 posts)Thank you Fred.
and thank you villager for letting us know.
gopiscrap
(23,724 posts)laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)So sad.
OnyxCollie
(9,958 posts)Iggo
(47,534 posts)Wednesdays
(17,302 posts)Thoughts go out to his family and to you and his other friends, too.
Vadem
(2,596 posts)AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)Seems like a real cool guy. R.I.P. Fred. Hope you're having fun in the afterlife...or another world....or whatever the case might be.
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)I really enjoyed his posts, thought he was awesome! A class act.
Sincere condolences to his family & friends! Thank you for sharing this news with us.
Julie
Zorra
(27,670 posts)Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)joshcryer
(62,265 posts)skeewee08
(1,983 posts)RIP PurityofEssence
RitchieRich
(292 posts)I will keep you guys in my thoughts today.
CrispyQ
(36,411 posts)KansDem
(28,498 posts)ewagner
(18,964 posts)...with being "one of the few"...is that we keep becoming increasingly fewer"...stole that line from "The Longest Day"...but it seems appropriate for us DU "old timers"....
RIP Friend.
nolabear
(41,928 posts)bvar22
(39,909 posts)My heart is sad.
He was one of our best.
---bvar22
slipslidingaway
(21,210 posts)condolences to his family and friends and may the good memories ease the pain in the coming months.