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may Peace be with his family and friends. xchrom Aug 2013 #1
(((*))) bunnies Aug 2013 #2
I am sorry to hear this... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2013 #3
My thoughts and prayer's for him and his family. n/t 1awake Aug 2013 #4
Devastating News! One of my favorite DUer's ever! :-( devilgrrl Aug 2013 #5
Yeah, I always wished he posted more. That incisor-like wit was how he talked, too. villager Aug 2013 #12
My thoughts are with his famiy Kelvin Mace Aug 2013 #6
He was a good soul Ichingcarpenter Aug 2013 #7
Peace to Fred and his family. Sissyk Aug 2013 #8
I am very sorry to hear this...peace to him and you and his family... joeybee12 Aug 2013 #9
I'm so sorry. My condolences to you and his family. cali Aug 2013 #10
Rip Fred...I remember nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #11
Sorry to hear this. Rex Aug 2013 #13
R.I.P. PurityofEssence PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #14
... Lucinda Aug 2013 #15
my condolences to you shireen Aug 2013 #16
He was one of my favorites, one of the very best DU had to offer. n/t QC Aug 2013 #17
Rest in peace! :( Demo_Chris Aug 2013 #18
r.i.p. Blue_Tires Aug 2013 #19
the name rings a bell - rest easy, indeed. Losses to our DU family always hurt. NRaleighLiberal Aug 2013 #20
I am very sorry about the loss of your friend. femmocrat Aug 2013 #21
Too young. aikoaiko Aug 2013 #22
Absolutely too young. villager Aug 2013 #32
Defnitely too young. avaistheone1 Aug 2013 #61
Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathies, Villager. Octafish Aug 2013 #23
He really did, Octafish. villager Aug 2013 #34
Ah, damn. WilliamPitt Aug 2013 #24
Another from the old school moving on.... MADem Aug 2013 #25
... leftstreet Aug 2013 #26
My condolences, villager graywarrior Aug 2013 #27
RIP PoE. Solly Mack Aug 2013 #28
He was brilliant. I am so sad to hear this. Maven Aug 2013 #29
RIP, PurityofEssence noiretextatique Aug 2013 #30
Rest in peace. shenmue Aug 2013 #31
((PurityofEssence)) blm Aug 2013 #33
Thank you, villager... OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #35
My condolences and deepest sympathies.. Unknown Beatle Aug 2013 #36
wow. thank you for the update. I traded correspondence with him Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #37
He worked in reality shows, indie films, assistant directed, helped produce video games and anime... villager Aug 2013 #41
yes....my few notes back and forth were enlightening. I am sorry for your loss. Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #59
He was a lovely writer and very thoughful contributer to DU. We were lucky to have him with us. chimpymustgo Aug 2013 #108
So sorry to hear that. He was an incredible poster. KoKo Aug 2013 #38
Aw damn progressoid Aug 2013 #39
I am so sorry to hear this! LeftishBrit Aug 2013 #40
My condolences to Fred's Family and Friends. May he rest in peace. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 #42
K&R G_j Aug 2013 #43
I remember him well, JitterbugPerfume Aug 2013 #44
Such sad news,villager. Lars39 Aug 2013 #45
sorry to hear that. hobbit709 Aug 2013 #46
RIP - nt Ohio Joe Aug 2013 #47
So sorry to hear that.. kentuck Aug 2013 #48
sorry to hear that JI7 Aug 2013 #49
RIP. nt DesertFlower Aug 2013 #50
I'm so sorry to hear this, too. MrMickeysMom Aug 2013 #51
Sympathies and prayers to the family 47of74 Aug 2013 #52
Swift passage, brother. ladyVet Aug 2013 #53
Condolences to his family, and peace to Dear Fred. nt Ilsa Aug 2013 #54
May he rest in peace. nt Andy823 Aug 2013 #55
Sleep well, Purity Hydra Aug 2013 #56
PurityofEssence RIP. Lint Head Aug 2013 #57
I'm so sorry villager cal04 Aug 2013 #58
I'm sorry to hear this Art_from_Ark Aug 2013 #60
(((((((PurityofEssence))))))) WillyT Aug 2013 #62
I remember him brucefan Aug 2013 #63
Safe passage to alsame Aug 2013 #64
I remember him from the old days. My heart goes out to his family and friends. myrna minx Aug 2013 #65
Sad news Marrah_G Aug 2013 #66
condolences to his family and friends madrchsod Aug 2013 #67
How sad KT2000 Aug 2013 #68
Thank you for this beautiful story and tribute. mountain grammy Aug 2013 #69
He heard you, villager theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #70
Rest easy. blackspade Aug 2013 #71
Very sorry to hear that burnodo Aug 2013 #72
Sorry to hear you lost a long time friend. life long demo Aug 2013 #73
I am very sorry to hear about that. n/t duffyduff Aug 2013 #74
Deepest sympathy to his family and friends malaise Aug 2013 #75
Oh no! :( Starry Messenger Aug 2013 #76
I hope that his family will find love and peace.......I'm so sorry. PDJane Aug 2013 #77
Wow! I remember PoE. Le Taz Hot Aug 2013 #78
Well, you are welcome, Le Taz (and everyone, the kind words). Needless to say, it's a post I never.. villager Aug 2013 #98
I enjoyed many of his posts, particularly those concerning Edwards. spooky3 Aug 2013 #79
Sorry to say Enthusiast Aug 2013 #80
I remember him. I'm so sorry for your & his family's loss... Hekate Aug 2013 #81
It's been a while but I remember PoE denbot Aug 2013 #82
Oh no... Harmony Blue Aug 2013 #83
Sorry for your and DU's loss RainDog Aug 2013 #84
Cross Gently POE. Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #85
rest in peace dbackjon Aug 2013 #86
I am so sorry to hear about this derby378 Aug 2013 #87
Here's to PurityofEssence Melinda Aug 2013 #88
He was too young lunatica Aug 2013 #89
So very sorry for your loss, and ours. n/t Bossy Monkey Aug 2013 #90
I remember him. Always like the reference to Col. Jack Ripper in his handle. navarth Aug 2013 #91
Exactly. Always thought that was a terrific DU handle, myself villager Aug 2013 #99
"Ice cream, Mandrake? CHILDREN'S ice cream?" nt navarth Aug 2013 #133
A beautiful tribute to a friend emsimon33 Aug 2013 #92
RIP PoE. Condolences to his family & friends.... Little Star Aug 2013 #93
RIP bigwillq Aug 2013 #94
RIP jpak Aug 2013 #95
Very Sorry To Hear That, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2013 #96
k&r... spanone Aug 2013 #97
Very thoughtful of you to post this. dipsydoodle Aug 2013 #100
RIP Purity of Essence! It's always so sad to lose another DUer. Auntie Bush Aug 2013 #101
I am so sorry to hear this. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #102
We will keep up the good fight for him AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #103
Damn...he was sharp as a tack, too. I am sorry to hear this. nt msanthrope Aug 2013 #104
Vaya con Dios, friend. nt Buns_of_Fire Aug 2013 #105
Damn. I'm sorry to hear this. Sorry to lose him! calimary Aug 2013 #106
I'm so sorry to hear this. tblue Aug 2013 #107
RIP "Old timer" you were one of my tutors and an inspiration to this former republican! Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #109
I'm very sorry for your loss, villager, and his family's. n/t pnwmom Aug 2013 #110
I am so sorry to hear this. LWolf Aug 2013 #111
RIP PoE salin Aug 2013 #112
Sorry to hear it. Too young. I hope his family finds peace and comfort. TwilightGardener Aug 2013 #113
I remember him well. Boomerproud Aug 2013 #114
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Beacool Aug 2013 #115
rip Liberal_in_LA Aug 2013 #116
Sigh... :-( TheKentuckian Aug 2013 #117
Rest in Peace. So young. madinmaryland Aug 2013 #118
My Condolences mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2013 #119
One of my favorites, RIP Autumn Aug 2013 #120
Condolences to you and his family. Norrin Radd Aug 2013 #121
Here is a great post of his from 2009. madfloridian Aug 2013 #122
That is a great post, and so "Fred" in voice and tone! villager Aug 2013 #123
I remembered it cause I agreed so much with it. madfloridian Aug 2013 #130
That is a small tidbit Harmony Blue Aug 2013 #144
Very sad to hear this. ucrdem Aug 2013 #124
I remember him and his posts. His DU name is among the best of all time. underpants Aug 2013 #125
RIP gopiscrap Aug 2013 #126
I remember him and his posts. laundry_queen Aug 2013 #127
RIP, PurityofEssence. OnyxCollie Aug 2013 #128
Damn. Iggo Aug 2013 #129
That's so sad to hear. Wednesdays Aug 2013 #131
Condolences and Peace to his family and friends....n/t Vadem Aug 2013 #132
Sorry to hear this. AverageJoe90 Aug 2013 #134
I am so sorry. May his family and friends have peace and hope. roguevalley Aug 2013 #135
So, so sorry to read this! JNelson6563 Aug 2013 #136
. Paulie Aug 2013 #137
RIP nt Zorra Aug 2013 #138
RIP my DU friend. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #139
RIP. Article 42. joshcryer Aug 2013 #140
My heart goes out to the family and friends. skeewee08 Aug 2013 #141
Sorry for your loss RitchieRich Aug 2013 #142
My condolences to his family & friends. CrispyQ Aug 2013 #143
May he rest in peace... KansDem Aug 2013 #145
the problem ..... ewagner Aug 2013 #146
So sorry to hear another of ours has crossed. Rest easy. nolabear Aug 2013 #147
Thanks for the notice. bvar22 Aug 2013 #148
Very sorry to read this news ... slipslidingaway Aug 2013 #149
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