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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDUer Rowdyboy has passed away
a friend of his posted in Announcements:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1013&pid=4507
For those who knew Rowdyboy here on DU. It is my sad duty to inform those interested that Steven ( AKA Rowdyboy) passed away this past Wed Mar 5th after losing his battle with cancer. We thought that he was gaining and might possibly have a chance of beating it until the last two weeks when his health took a fast turn for the worse. His funeral services will be at noon tomorrow. He was a dear friend and while we know that he has to be in a better place he will always remain in the hearts of us that knew and loved him. His sense of humor and the witty things he could come up with will always bring a smile and laughter as we remember them over the years.
I just registered on the site here tonight so not real sure about the best way to inform those interested parties that he has interacted with. Also being new I can not start a topic yet so figured this was the best option avenue I have.
Profile: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=113652
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Fumesucker
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bigwillq
(72,790 posts)RIP, RowdyBoy.
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JI7
(89,749 posts)so sad to hear this
hlthe2b
(103,776 posts)RIP, dear rowdyboy.
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stevenleser
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steve2470
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A-Schwarzenegger
(15,597 posts)JI7
(89,749 posts)and just a little over a week ago. i hope he felt as good as that sounds about the life he had .
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CaliforniaPeggy
(150,758 posts)My dear Rowdyboy...never again will I say that.
A bright light has gone out...
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hrmjustin
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Aerows
(39,961 posts)He was such a nice person . Also a strong advocate for LGBT rights. He will be missed.
Oilwellian
(12,647 posts)He's been on DU for a very long time. RIP Rowdyboy. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
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Throd
(7,208 posts)dmr
(28,458 posts)This is very sad news.
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)RIP my friend. What a blow.....
joshcryer
(62,302 posts)Why do the kind ones go so soon?
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Solly Mack
(91,280 posts)Thank you for directing our attention to the thread.
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TeeYiYi
(8,028 posts)(((((((Rowdyboy)))))))
TYY
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Lydia Leftcoast
(48,217 posts)In paradisum deducant te angeli.
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Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)He was always so nice to me.
RIP Rowdyboy
Behind the Aegis
(54,431 posts)I really liked him and thought he was quite funny. I was shocked to read this.
MissMarple
(9,656 posts)Blessed be.
2naSalit
(89,226 posts)RIP...
Response to cyberswede (Original post)
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countryjake
(8,554 posts)Peace and condolences to all who loved him...
Rowdyboy
That favorite poem of his that you've posted in the Lounge just breaks my heart.
When I heard at the close of the day how my name had been receivd with plaudits in the capitol,
still it was not a happy night for me that followd,
And else when I carousd, or when my plans were accomplishd, still I was not happy,
But the day when I rose at dawn from the bed of perfect health, refreshd, singing,
inhaling the ripe breath of autumn,
When I saw the full moon in the west grow pale and disappear in the morning light,
When I wanderd alone over the beach, and undressing bathed, laughing with the cool waters,
and saw the sun rise,
And when I thought how my dear friend my lover was on his way coming, O then I was happy,
O then each breath tasted sweeter, and all that day my food nourishd me more,
and the beautiful day passd well,
And the next came with equal joy, and with the next at evening came my friend,
And that night while all was still I heard the waters roll slowly continually up the shores,
I heard the hissing rustle of the liquid and sands as directed to me whispering to congratulate me,
For the one I love most lay sleeping by me under the same cover in the cool night,
In the stillness in the autumn moonbeams his face was inclined toward me,
And his arm lay lightly around my breast and that night I was happy.
Posted a little over a week before he passed...
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MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)Thanks for presenting his profile. I do remember his posts. Great loss to us (((( gentle passage ))))
Gormy Cuss
(30,884 posts)He will be missed.
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)over this. I am so very sorry to hear this.
pnwmom
(109,231 posts)herding cats
(19,583 posts)He's going to be dearly missed. He was a good person with a razor sharp wit.
Peace to all those who loved him.
Rex
(65,616 posts)RIP Steven.
lpbk2713
(42,947 posts)Warm thoughts to his family and friends. He was thought of highly here on DU.
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AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
MuseRider
(34,278 posts)Journey in peace Rowdyboy.
mountain grammy
(26,914 posts)KT2000
(20,694 posts)Always thought of him as one of the good DUers. RIP Rowdyboy.
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Mugu
(2,887 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)Thank you for letting us know. Too sad!
Cha
(300,937 posts)Rest In Peace, Rowdyboy~
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LeftishBrit
(41,257 posts)Hissyspit
(45,789 posts)Thank you for informing everyone.
Violet_Crumble
(36,072 posts)That's very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends...
malaise
(272,393 posts)Deepest sympathy to his family and friends
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Skidmore
(37,364 posts)He is greatly missed.
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BeyondGeography
(39,561 posts)My condolences to any of his loved ones who might see this thread. He was a good person and he will be missed.
RIP, Rowdyboy.
mfcorey1
(11,025 posts)myrna minx
(22,772 posts)My heart is with his loved ones.
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sellitman
(11,631 posts)Not enough of those.
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r.i.p.
Rowdyboy
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Gothmog
(149,623 posts)boston bean
(36,345 posts)Only knew him from here, but he had a heart of gold.
Rest in peace Rowdyboy! I will miss you!
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Peace to all Rowdyboys friends and family.
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gollygee
(22,336 posts)I remember Rowdyboy. He will be missed.
bemildred
(90,061 posts)PassingFair
(22,434 posts)Such a sweet, gentle poster.
Loved and admired by all.
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AllyCat
(16,591 posts)Puglover
(16,380 posts)Rowdyboy was a long timer and a good DUer. RIP.
eaglecries
(7 posts)As I stated in my post I was not sure of the best way to get the information out so I am grateful to you cyberswede for making it happen. My wife and I have known Steven for a little over 25 years and have had many a wonderful day with him and his life partner Michael. I will always cherish the times we shared trying to define the roots of the world problems and especially how it could be a whole lot better if all those Republicans would just fade away or move to another planet preferably one that is far far away.
Peace
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)I'm glad I could help.
Warm wishes to you and your wife, as well as condolences.
cordelia
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babylonsister
(171,299 posts)sweet man. I will miss him greatly. Thanks for letting us know, and my condolences to you.
Starry Messenger
(32,363 posts)Peace to his family and friends.
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supernova
(39,345 posts)of Stephen's death.
Deepest condolences to his family and friends. He was one of the ones who made DU such a pleasure especially in the early days.
greatauntoftriplets
(176,238 posts)I will miss him.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Thank you for letting us know, eaglecries.
He will be sadly missed.
ashling
(25,771 posts)I was in college with Steven in the early 70s -
he was in a different fraternity and I saw him at intramural basketball games and the like and we shared a some classes
now that I think about it , I believe we were in poli sci together (professor - I kid you not - John Quincy Adams)
Steven was a really nice guy really nice guy
I met Rowdyboy here on DU and we chatted about Millsaps days
hadn't talked to him for a while
We'll miss you
You were loved
peacefreak
(2,939 posts)RIP Rowdyboy
CatWoman
(79,332 posts)I didn't even know he was sick
Rowdy was always special to me and was a good friend
RIP Rowdy; see you on the other side
Greybnk48
(10,273 posts)and friends.
Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)Coventina
(27,427 posts)You will be missed.
I'll miss our conversations about Madonna.
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Karmadillo
(9,253 posts)CrispyQ
(37,110 posts)RIP Steven. Your DU family will miss you.
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Zorra
(27,670 posts)He will be greatly missed here.
KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)tishaLA
(14,184 posts)We will miss you
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Horse with no Name
(33,985 posts)Sending comfort to those who loved him. He was one of our best.
villager
(26,001 posts)Never good, losing a DUer...
Give 'em heck on the other side, too....
blm
(113,490 posts)Peace to you dear one.
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)Another good one lost.
BainsBane
(53,432 posts)My condolences to his family. He was a lovely person.
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Tommy_Carcetti
(43,371 posts)Pathwalker
(6,601 posts)miss you, kind sir.
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denbot
(9,904 posts)Peace to all.
WillParkinson
(16,864 posts)My sympathies to his family and friends.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)LoisB
(7,504 posts)salin
(48,958 posts)He will be missed.
Stryder
(450 posts)I've seen too many dearest friends fall from cancer.
And lately the pace seems to quicken.
Thank you for posting,
And welcome to DU
cyberswede
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Octafish
(55,745 posts)Rowdyboy cared about Justice, Democracy and the Nation.
calimary
(82,753 posts)Awww... Rowdyboy. Damn. Sleep peacefully and fly high.
DonRedwood
(4,359 posts)Rowdy boy and I had some great conversations. I consider him my friend.
CottonBear
(21,604 posts)RIP Steven.
Peace, CB
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niyad
(116,410 posts)progressoid
(50,203 posts)Beausoir
(7,540 posts)Sissyk
(12,665 posts)How very sad. He was a great person. RIP, Rowdyboy! You will be missed here.
Renew Deal
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Tom Ripley
(4,945 posts)Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)Always loved his posts and his spirit.
RIP Rowdyboy
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jobycom
(49,038 posts)akbacchus_BC
(5,709 posts)Please give my condolences to Rowdyboy family if you are in contact with them.
May he Rest In peace.
Kurovski
(34,657 posts)He was a fun guy, to be sure. This has been quite the cluster of DU greats passing in 2015.
Can the rest of us please agree to stay alive this year?