Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:32 PM
greatauntoftriplets (171,018 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, 09:38 PM
nolabear (35,647 posts)
4. Im so sorry.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:38 PM
Drahthaardogs (6,343 posts)
5. Sorry.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:39 PM
AJT (5,033 posts)
6. Oh, no.....so sad.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:40 PM
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 (171,018 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 (31,034 posts)
9. My condolences GAOT.
Response to aikoaiko (Reply #9)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:42 PM
greatauntoftriplets (171,018 posts)
10. Thanks very much.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:42 PM
Glorfindel (7,371 posts)
11. Very sorry.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
Kaleva (24,964 posts)
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 (13,485 posts)
13. ...
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
shenmue (37,707 posts)
14. Requiescat in pace
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
Skittles (129,555 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 (21,700 posts)
17. Sad news. So sorry
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:44 PM
a kennedy (19,936 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
pat_k (8,558 posts)
19. So sorry to hear this.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:52 PM
sheshe2 (66,066 posts)
20. Life is fragile.
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I am so sorry to hear that Blue-Jay has passed.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:54 PM
irisblue (22,218 posts)
21. .
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:54 PM
malaise (210,445 posts)
22. Deepest sympathy to family and friends
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:57 PM
mcar (33,360 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 (44,659 posts)
25. So sad...thanks for this.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:57 PM
oasis (45,104 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 (31,668 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
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:05 PM
Solly Mack (78,357 posts)
32. I hate losing DU members.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:06 PM
hlthe2b (78,994 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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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:07 PM
democratisphere (17,235 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 (7,650 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. |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:15 PM
DesertRat (26,554 posts)
38. RIP Blue-Jay
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:16 PM
brer cat (12,468 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 (26,506 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 (9,970 posts)
42. squirrel (BlueJay's famous giant squirrel)
Response to IcyPeas (Reply #42)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:26 PM
Ilsa (55,442 posts)
43. Oh yeah. That's the one. NT
Response to IcyPeas (Reply #42)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:31 PM
greatauntoftriplets (171,018 posts)
47. Thanks for finding that!
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:27 PM
PoindexterOglethorpe (14,018 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 (55,442 posts)
46. My condolences to his family and his close friends.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:37 PM
48. Commie Pinko Dirtbag and his wife send condolences.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:44 PM
calimary (58,233 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. |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:45 PM
jrthin (4,108 posts)
50. Condolence.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:47 PM
RGinNJ (723 posts)
51. ...
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:48 PM
VOX (22,752 posts)
52. All love and peace to his family and friends.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:49 PM
53. Condolences to his family and friends. n/t
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:51 PM
Hekate (61,706 posts)
54. I'm so very sorry, greataunt
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:52 PM
55. I hope he and Dookus are laughing and hugging tonight
Response to PeaceNikki (Reply #55)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:46 PM
greatauntoftriplets (171,018 posts)
66. Me too.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:58 PM
MrScorpio (72,325 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 (13,450 posts)
57. RIP!
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:00 PM
montana_hazeleyes (3,385 posts)
58. ...
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:02 PM
StarryNite (5,112 posts)
59. So sorry
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:07 PM
smirkymonkey (52,661 posts)
60. Very sad. RIP Blue Jay.
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My condolences to his family.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:10 PM
Laffy Kat (12,122 posts)
61. ....
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:11 PM
spanone (121,504 posts)
62. ...
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:42 PM
FailureToCommunicate (11,364 posts)
64. Thank you for letting us know. R.I.P. Blue-Jay
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:44 PM
steve2470 (35,678 posts)
65. my condolences to his family and friends
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very sorry to hear this.
RIP Jason |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:58 PM
JI7 (76,999 posts)
67. rip
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:20 AM
Stinky The Clown (61,439 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 (5,231 posts)
72. I'm so sorry to hear this.
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RIP, Blue-Jay.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:49 AM
73. Condolences and best wishes.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 01:19 AM
AwakeAtLast (12,912 posts)
74. .
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:00 AM
jdadd (1,273 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 (38,069 posts)
78. Sympathies to Blue-Jay's friends and family.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:33 AM
lunatica (48,782 posts)
79. .
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 03:10 AM
Granny M (1,333 posts)
80. Rest in peace, Jason.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 03:15 AM
SergeStorms (7,912 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 (20,024 posts)
83. safe passage...
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 08:52 AM
ProfessorGAC (40,792 posts)
84. Damn!
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 10:19 AM
Docreed2003 (11,496 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 (1,999 posts)
89. So, so sorry.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:57 AM
pandr32 (5,727 posts)
90. He will be missed
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:59 AM
Bettie (8,918 posts)
91. Sorry for his passing
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:10 PM
TheBlackAdder (16,436 posts)
92. Sorry to hear this, GAOT.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 01:24 PM
sinkingfeeling (42,252 posts)
93. I'm so sorry.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:05 PM
CaptainTruth (2,146 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 (13,685 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 (7,976 posts)
97. His Squirrel! photo was a classic DU meme.
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R.I.P. Jason.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
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 (48,730 posts)
99. RIP. Peace to his family.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:54 AM
greatauntoftriplets (171,018 posts)
100. Here is Jason's obituary.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:56 AM
samnsara (11,809 posts)
101. hes got a lot of folks wishing him Godspeed on his next journey..
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:59 AM
102. So sorry to hear this!
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
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 (24,705 posts)
104. ...
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 11:56 AM
InAbLuEsTaTe (23,066 posts)
105. So bummed to hear this... RIP Blue-Jay.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 12:49 PM
2naSalit (40,747 posts)
106. RIP...
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 01:30 PM
EllieBC (2,118 posts)
107. I'm sorry for your loss. :(
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Mon Dec 18, 2017, 07:17 PM
108. Kick... And a link to a fund established in his memory.
