Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:32 PM
greatauntoftriplets (166,147 posts)
Sad news. DUer Blue-Jay has died.
Jason hasn't been around DU lately because he had health problems after suffering a stroke. He had been a member of DU for many years and was noted for his sigline photo of Dubya with a giant squirrel.
He had recently had another stroke, went from the hospital to rehab and then home. We were Facebook friends and he had stopped posting there several weeks ago. Apparently, he had yet another stroke. I don't have many details, but will post more when I get more information. 
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 Sad news. DUer Blue-Jay has died. (Original post) |
greatauntoftriplets | Nov 2017 | OP |
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:35 PM
brucefan (1,457 posts)
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:38 PM
nolabear (29,417 posts)
4. Im so sorry.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:38 PM
Drahthaardogs (4,820 posts)
5. Sorry.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:39 PM
AJT (2,670 posts)
6. Oh, no.....so sad.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:40 PM
PeaceNikki (27,965 posts)
7. Jason was a good guy and he will be missed.
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Thanks for posting this, GAOT.
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Response to PeaceNikki (Reply #7)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:41 PM
greatauntoftriplets (166,147 posts)
8. You're welcome, PeaceNikki.
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I'm still in shock.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:41 PM
aikoaiko (28,152 posts)
9. My condolences GAOT.
Response to aikoaiko (Reply #9)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:42 PM
greatauntoftriplets (166,147 posts)
10. Thanks very much.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:42 PM
Glorfindel (6,165 posts)
11. Very sorry.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
12. So sorry to hear this. RIP
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Here he is in a thread waaay back in 2005: IN PRAISE OF BLUE-JAY https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x4198070 |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
defacto7 (9,926 posts)
13. ...
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
shenmue (36,246 posts)
14. Requiescat in pace
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
Skittles (119,813 posts)
15. ow
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that hurts
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:44 PM
mountain grammy (18,705 posts)
17. Sad news. So sorry
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:44 PM
a kennedy (16,190 posts)
18. So sorry to hear about his passing......
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So happy that he did enjoy us here at DU. Hope his family and friends remember his being one of the best humans they've known.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:50 PM
19. So sorry to hear this.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:52 PM
sheshe2 (50,534 posts)
20. Life is fragile.
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I am so sorry to hear that Blue-Jay has passed.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:54 PM
irisblue (14,320 posts)
21. .
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:54 PM
malaise (178,427 posts)
22. Deepest sympathy to family and friends
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:56 PM
Permanut (2,202 posts)
23. ..
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:57 PM
mcar (23,495 posts)
24. So sorry
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Best to his friends and family.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:57 PM
Demsrule86 (25,944 posts)
25. So sad...thanks for this.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:57 PM
oasis (38,001 posts)
26. Rest in peace, friend.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:58 PM
27. So very sorry for Blue-Jay and family
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My sad but sincere condolences to all.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:58 PM
marble falls (17,818 posts)
29. Sad stuff.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:59 PM
30. This is such terribly sad news.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:02 PM
31. Another old timer gone
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:05 PM
Solly Mack (73,792 posts)
32. I hate losing DU members.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:06 PM
hlthe2b (63,368 posts)
33. I am so very sorry to hear this. Thanks greatauntoftriplets for letting us know.
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May peace be with him and all his friends and family.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:07 PM
icymist (13,465 posts)
34. .
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:07 PM
democratisphere (10,032 posts)
35. Sad and sorry for his loss.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:07 PM
ornotna (6,402 posts)
36. RIP Jason
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:12 PM
37. ........
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My condolences to the family. |
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:15 PM
DesertRat (20,474 posts)
38. RIP Blue-Jay
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:16 PM
brer cat (10,626 posts)
39. Sorry to hear this.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:16 PM
40. Im sorry to hear this...
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:16 PM
sarge43 (24,523 posts)
41. Peaceful passage
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Condolences for his family.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:17 PM
IcyPeas (5,816 posts)
42. squirrel (BlueJay's famous giant squirrel)
Response to IcyPeas (Reply #42)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:26 PM
Ilsa (49,638 posts)
43. Oh yeah. That's the one. NT
Response to IcyPeas (Reply #42)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:31 PM
greatauntoftriplets (166,147 posts)
47. Thanks for finding that!
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:27 PM
PoindexterOglethorpe (6,839 posts)
44. I am so sorry to hear this,
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but thank you so very much for letting us know.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:28 PM
Ilsa (49,638 posts)
46. My condolences to his family and his close friends.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:37 PM
PeaceNikki (27,965 posts)
48. Commie Pinko Dirtbag and his wife send condolences.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:44 PM
calimary (49,320 posts)
49. Aw damn.
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So sorry to hear this. Another good DUer gone. Much love and solace to his family.
Thanks for letting us know, greataunt. |
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:45 PM
jrthin (3,423 posts)
50. Condolence.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:47 PM
RGinNJ (477 posts)
51. ...
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:48 PM
VOX (20,202 posts)
52. All love and peace to his family and friends.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:49 PM
FSogol (39,011 posts)
53. Condolences to his family and friends. n/t
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:51 PM
Hekate (51,022 posts)
54. I'm so very sorry, greataunt
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:52 PM
PeaceNikki (27,965 posts)
55. I hope he and Dookus are laughing and hugging tonight
Response to PeaceNikki (Reply #55)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:46 PM
greatauntoftriplets (166,147 posts)
66. Me too.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:58 PM
MrScorpio (70,137 posts)
56. May Blue-Jay rest in power
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:00 PM
burrowowl (11,775 posts)
57. RIP!
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:00 PM
montana_hazeleyes (3,031 posts)
58. ...
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:02 PM
StarryNite (3,588 posts)
59. So sorry
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:07 PM
smirkymonkey (35,612 posts)
60. Very sad. RIP Blue Jay.
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My condolences to his family.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:10 PM
Laffy Kat (8,628 posts)
61. ....
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:11 PM
spanone (107,166 posts)
62. ...
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:21 PM
lunamagica (8,771 posts)
63. ...
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:42 PM
FailureToCommunicate (9,436 posts)
64. Thank you for letting us know. R.I.P. Blue-Jay
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:44 PM
steve2470 (34,902 posts)
65. my condolences to his family and friends
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very sorry to hear this.
RIP Jason |
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:58 PM
JI7 (69,088 posts)
67. rip
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:20 AM
Stinky The Clown (59,154 posts)
70. ...
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:36 AM
71. Oh, man. Wow. That's tough.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:38 AM
susanna (4,981 posts)
72. I'm so sorry to hear this.
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RIP, Blue-Jay.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:49 AM
raven mad (4,940 posts)
73. Condolences and best wishes.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 01:53 AM
seta1950 (54 posts)
75. Sad
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:00 AM
jdadd (1,259 posts)
76. ......
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:03 AM
Ken Burch (50,254 posts)
77. Sorry to hear it when a DUer passes.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:07 AM
lpbk2713 (34,446 posts)
78. Sympathies to Blue-Jay's friends and family.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:33 AM
lunatica (37,475 posts)
79. .
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 03:10 AM
Granny M (1,245 posts)
80. Rest in peace, Jason.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 03:15 AM
SergeStorms (4,300 posts)
81. Rest in peace, Jason.
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A point of Democratic light extinguished. |
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 08:47 AM
Raster (18,762 posts)
83. safe passage...
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 08:52 AM
ProfessorGAC (34,395 posts)
84. Damn!
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 10:19 AM
Docreed2003 (7,359 posts)
86. ....
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:46 AM
88. So sorry. Hope he had a good life.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:55 AM
Still Blue in PDX (1,993 posts)
89. So, so sorry.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:57 AM
pandr32 (3,802 posts)
90. He will be missed
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:59 AM
Bettie (4,964 posts)
91. Sorry for his passing
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:10 PM
TheBlackAdder (10,240 posts)
92. Sorry to hear this, GAOT.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 01:24 PM
sinkingfeeling (37,073 posts)
93. I'm so sorry.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:05 PM
CaptainTruth (816 posts)
94. So sad, I'm sorry ...
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:08 PM
95. ...
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Condolences to his loved ones. |
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:17 PM
kcr (12,612 posts)
96. Oh, no.
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I'm so sad to hear this news. He will be missed.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 04:50 PM
denbot (6,924 posts)
97. His Squirrel! photo was a classic DU meme.
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R.I.P. Jason.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 05:11 PM
98. So sorry to hear this -- read many of his posts over the years!! Sigh. Sad news.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 08:46 PM
salin (48,150 posts)
99. RIP. Peace to his family.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:54 AM
greatauntoftriplets (166,147 posts)
100. Here is Jason's obituary.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:56 AM
samnsara (5,739 posts)
101. hes got a lot of folks wishing him Godspeed on his next journey..
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:59 AM
102. So sorry to hear this!
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 11:09 AM
103. Sad news indeed
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So sad. He was only abt. 50 years old!
So many are passing at early ages. 
RIP Blue-Jay!!  
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 11:09 AM
Eliot Rosewater (18,173 posts)
104. ...
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 11:56 AM
InAbLuEsTaTe (12,926 posts)
105. So bummed to hear this... RIP Blue-Jay.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 12:49 PM
2naSalit (21,608 posts)
106. RIP...
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 01:30 PM
EllieBC (1,041 posts)
107. I'm sorry for your loss. :(
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Mon Dec 18, 2017, 07:17 PM
PeaceNikki (27,965 posts)
108. Kick... And a link to a fund established in his memory.
