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In reply to the discussion: It is with much sadness to report that long time DUer Xchrom has passed. [View all]Blue_Adept
(6,384 posts)71. Always looked forward to his thread starts
Found good stuff to bring in and helped expand my view of the world in many ways.
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It is with much sadness to report that long time DUer Xchrom has passed. [View all]
Hotler
Jun 2015
OP
Damn! Someone posted a thread recently wondering about his wearabouts.
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jun 2015
#18
Oh hell--I was just wondering the other day why I hadn't seen his posts lately.
panader0
Jun 2015
#21
One of my favorite DUers... a true progressive/liberal soul with a heart of gold.
demmiblue
Jun 2015
#35
It was his smart ass response to those that discriminated against the LGBT community.
Hotler
Jun 2015
#90
thanks I figured it was sassy and on that line.....La Lioness Priyanka
Ichingcarpenter
Jun 2015
#120
Huge loss..see how even on the internet a great person has done so much good.
Jefferson23
Jun 2015
#104
Very sad news. I will miss him. Condolences to his family and friends.
Luminous Animal
Jun 2015
#105
One of my favorite DUers. Sorry to hear this, my prayers for his family and friends.
marble falls
Jun 2015
#119
Devastating news. I just sent a DU mail a few days ago saying how much I missed
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2015
#125
So sorry to hear that. My condolences to his loved ones. I really appreciated his posts.
Overseas
Jun 2015
#129
Very sad news. A great DU'er and I'm sure a fine human being. Will be missed. n/t
pampango
Jun 2015
#141
First thing every morning when I logged on I clicked on a dozen or so xchrom posts
tularetom
Jun 2015
#145
Xchrom, one of the greats on DU, will indeed be sorely missed and long remembered with fondness.
Kip Humphrey
Jun 2015
#176
He's been here since DU1...what a sad occasion to lose a DU plank owner, as it were.
MADem
Jun 2015
#200
He was a great person: DUers down here met with him when he was first considering a move to NC
struggle4progress
Jun 2015
#213
I'm very saddened to hear this. Xchrom always seemed a wonderful person and I always
RKP5637
Jun 2015
#236
Am so sorry to hear of his death at such a young age! He was one of the most prolific
AikidoSoul
Jun 2015
#241
OMG, no! He always made sure that we were aware of issues, important news.
countryjake
Jun 2015
#260
Oh, man. A tireless crusader I hope can bless us all from beyond. Godspeed, Xchrom!
nightscanner59
Jun 2015
#264
I hope his family knows he had many friends and admirers here. May he rest in peace.
FailureToCommunicate
Jun 2015
#295
Cross gently, Xchrom. Thank you for your friendship and kindness.
SalmonChantedEvening
Jun 2015
#311