Tue May 3, 2016, 07:10 AM
Update Regarding RushIsRot
Posted by his son earlier this morning:
This is Tom, Newton's son. My father passed this morning at 5:05 AM. I wanted to thank everyone for their well wishes. You all kept my father entertained to the very end. He was on Facebook until late Sunday night, then just got very tired and went to sleep. He woke up a few times but was less and less coherent until he finally went to sleep around 10:30 AM on Monday. He never woke back up and passed quietly just like he wanted. One of the last things I remember him saying was "Let me see what eulogies my friends wrote" as he smiled, grabbed his computer and logged on to his account...His online accounts on Facebook and on DU were his lifelines to the outside world and you were all his family. Thank you. 
He will be greatly missed.
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 Update Regarding RushIsRot (Original post) |
chervilant | May 2016 | OP |
| Firebrand Gary | May 2016 | #1 | |
| democrank | May 2016 | #2 | |
| Rhiannon12866 | May 2016 | #3 | |
| trumad | May 2016 | #4 | |
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| MrScorpio | May 2016 | #7 | |
| riderinthestorm | May 2016 | #8 | |
| Maeve | May 2016 | #9 | |
| chervilant | May 2016 | #95 | |
| Maeve | May 2016 | #98 | |
| chervilant | May 2016 | #99 | |
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:24 AM
democrank (8,626 posts)
2. Rest in peace, Newton.
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:29 AM
Rhiannon12866 (93,320 posts)
3. I am so sorry to hear this
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He will certainly be missed here, but it means a lot to know that he thought of us, too. Thank you so much for letting us know...
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:32 AM
mnhtnbb (23,712 posts)
5. Rest in peace, Newton.
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The world was a better place because he was here. We should all be so lucky to have such a peaceful passing
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:33 AM
6. I am so sorry to hear that Newton has passed.
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My condolences to his family.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:34 AM
MrScorpio (69,684 posts)
7. May he rest in power
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:44 AM
Maeve (33,450 posts)
9. He was a friend and will be missed
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Just hope someone will take care of his "Rotten Cat". Go in peace, a chara.
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Response to chervilant (Reply #95)
Thu May 5, 2016, 08:47 AM
Maeve (33,450 posts)
98. Yeah, I know Boehner is feral
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:53 AM
rurallib (47,954 posts)
13. Our condolences
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:59 AM
marble falls (16,489 posts)
14. One bright point: he knew how much he was valued here. He didn't pass without knowing it.
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:12 AM
yellerpup (11,762 posts)
16. He was well loved here.
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So sorry for your loss.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:24 AM
blogslut (32,062 posts)
17. Rest in Peace
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:35 AM
Bettie (4,706 posts)
20. Sorry for your loss
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:41 AM
MuseRider (27,809 posts)
22. So sorry to see of his passing.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:41 AM
23. A great one, already missed. All sympathies to Tom and all his family and friends n/t
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:47 AM
barbtries (20,181 posts)
25. my warmest condolences to you and all of his loved ones.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:50 AM
26. RushisRot....Newton...
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Tom... For Your Dad... May your heart be healed as his memory lives on here forever...
Peace |
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:01 AM
octoberlib (9,070 posts)
28. Rest In Peace
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:32 AM
29. He kept his spirits to the end.
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As he put it, time for the dirtnap, now.
At least he managed to be late for his own funeral.
-- Mal |
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:39 AM
TexasTowelie (52,820 posts)
30. Rest in peace.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:41 AM
31. My Deepest Condolences to his family and all those who knew and loved him, including here.
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R.I.P. Newton, RushIsRot.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 10:25 AM
35. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Death sucks for those left behind.
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 10:27 AM
36. So sorry to hear this -
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your dad will be missed, Tom.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 10:27 AM
37. RushIsRot !!!
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Let's hear it, kids!
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 10:44 AM
malaise (175,092 posts)
39. Hi Tom
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No words
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 11:10 AM
meow2u3 (22,793 posts)
40. So sorry for your loss
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 11:22 AM
Mira (20,830 posts)
41. I'm so sorry you lost your father
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 12:00 PM
42. I'm so sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing..RIP RushIsRot
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 12:00 PM
43. Thank you for sharing this with us. He will be missed here.
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Deepest condolences and much appreciation for remembering the other lives touched by your loss.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 12:34 PM
bbgrunt (5,221 posts)
45. so sorry. Many hugs to you and your family.
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 12:39 PM
46. My condolences, Tom
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Thank you for taking a moment to share the sad news.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 12:51 PM
KT2000 (15,715 posts)
48. I'm so sorry
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 12:55 PM
panader0 (17,523 posts)
49. He will be missed.
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 12:58 PM
50. RIP
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Peace and strength to your family.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 01:02 PM
51. My condolences
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Terribly sorry for your loss! I hope your father is at peace.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 01:07 PM
livetohike (19,490 posts)
52. My sympathy on the loss of your Father. Rest in peace
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RushIsRot. May his family find peace and comfort in the good memories left behind
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 01:21 PM
54. My sincere condolences to your family
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RIP RIR
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 01:48 PM
femmocrat (27,515 posts)
56. My sincere condolences to Tom and his family.
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And his many friends here at DU.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 01:54 PM
58. We will miss you, Newton.
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And so will Rotten Cat.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 03:44 PM
TheBlackAdder (9,490 posts)
60. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 04:13 PM
61. RIP
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Have they put him in the In Memoriam page yet? |
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 04:44 PM
63. Didn't really know him well on DU
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But I always enjoyed his FB posts. He will be missed.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 05:12 PM
64. Thank you Tom
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I am so glad he was coherent in his last days and even hours, so that he could appreciate all the love and support coming from his friends and family. It's a good way to go, if you have to go. And hopefully he was not in pain and was OK with the end of his life...my Mom really struggled with that and it made it harder.
Take care and accept my most sincere condolences.
RIP Newton! |
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 05:21 PM
onecent (5,714 posts)
65. So sorry, I'm am sorry for his death.
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 06:02 PM
onecaliberal (11,462 posts)
67. I'm so sorry.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 06:42 PM
69. Damn.
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Go onward stranger. I never knew ye, but to be this popular, you must have been something else! Wish I'd met ya.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 06:44 PM
70. Newton...
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Comfort to you, Tom and all of Newton's family. |
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:07 PM
mahina (8,523 posts)
72. Aloha 'oe, Newton.
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:23 PM
74. Farewell, Newton.
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I will miss our late-night "chats" on FB more than I can say.
I will never forget your wit, your warmth, your sage advice, and your kindness throughout the years. |
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:27 PM
nolabear (28,614 posts)
77. With respect and love.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:36 PM
montana_hazeleyes (2,953 posts)
78. I'm so sorry.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:06 PM
Initech (70,087 posts)
80. No! RIP!
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:09 PM
81. ... I'm so sorry... peace to his family...
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:11 PM
82. I'm so sorry.
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My heartfelt condolences to his son Tom.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:48 PM
CrispyQ (24,706 posts)
84. My condolences to family & freinds.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Tue May 3, 2016, 10:37 PM
85. I am sorry to all of his friends and family.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Wed May 4, 2016, 02:02 AM
87. Thank you, Tom,
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so much for letting us know of your father's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Also, to Newton's friends who I'm sure were many.
Peace. |
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Wed May 4, 2016, 02:29 AM
89. Oh Tom ~ my heart is with you and yours.
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May your father rest in peace.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Wed May 4, 2016, 03:16 AM
Granny M (1,233 posts)
90. Rest in peace, Newton. Peace to you and the family, Tom. n/t
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Wed May 4, 2016, 03:37 AM
area51 (6,562 posts)
91. I'm so sorry.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Wed May 4, 2016, 06:34 AM
spooky3 (21,086 posts)
93. My condolences.
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Wed May 4, 2016, 06:34 AM
Cooley Hurd (26,877 posts)
94. Cross gently, Newton...
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Your voice here will be missed.
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Response to chervilant (Original post)
Thu May 5, 2016, 12:32 AM
JI7 (68,069 posts)
97. thanks for posting
Response to chervilant (Original post)
Thu May 5, 2016, 10:34 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (125,409 posts)
100. My deepest condolences to his family...and his many friends...
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I will miss his wit, his photos, his sense of humor...
Safe passage, dear Newton... |
