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Very sad to hear this. boston bean Jun 2015 #1
. Agschmid Jun 2015 #2
Oh my God... Cooley Hurd Jun 2015 #3
RIP XChrom ... Trajan Jun 2015 #4
Oh no. He was so young! femmocrat Jun 2015 #5
I'm so sorry to hear this - TBF Jun 2015 #6
Yep, he was one of the good ones...... socialist_n_TN Jun 2015 #126
I recall many Xchom postings liberal N proud Jun 2015 #7
{{{{peace}}}} antiquie Jun 2015 #8
Shit. Too soon. nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #9
RIP Xchrom H2O Man Jun 2015 #10
sad, he was a DU regular phantom power Jun 2015 #11
... 99Forever Jun 2015 #12
sad news bigtree Jun 2015 #13
RIP JCMach1 Jun 2015 #14
Oh no! He stood out to me because he used the rainbow avatar. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2015 #15
SO sorry to learn that. xchrom started so many great threads. RIP, indeed. merrily Jun 2015 #16
That is so, so, so sad. MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #17
Damn! Someone posted a thread recently wondering about his wearabouts. Guy Whitey Corngood Jun 2015 #18
Yep I did malaise Jun 2015 #270
A toast customerserviceguy Jun 2015 #19
No.... this is so unexpected......he was my good friend on DU Ichingcarpenter Jun 2015 #20
Oh hell--I was just wondering the other day why I hadn't seen his posts lately. panader0 Jun 2015 #21
Damn blogslut Jun 2015 #22
How sad. bigwillq Jun 2015 #23
I'm so very sorry to hear this terrible news. MerryBlooms Jun 2015 #24
RIP Old Friend Fuddnik Jun 2015 #25
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OneGrassRoot Jun 2015 #26
I'm in nc too. cwydro Jun 2015 #132
Me either. :( OneGrassRoot Jun 2015 #177
CLT here. cwydro Jun 2015 #187
No, originally from Pittsburgh... OneGrassRoot Jun 2015 #218
Well - Lucky you to have found this place. cwydro Jun 2015 #255
I live in Caswell County, between Durham and Greensboro HillWilliam Jun 2015 #325
Sorry to read this. Taken from us far too soon. ladyVet Jun 2015 #344
I didn't know we were neighbors HillWilliam Jun 2015 #345
...... daleanime Jun 2015 #27
RIP, Xchrom Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #28
What a loss. PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #29
very sad. . . please pass on our condolences to his offline friends & family zazen Jun 2015 #30
I am very sorry to hear that. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #31
So sorry for your loss swilton Jun 2015 #32
RIP, Xchrom. longship Jun 2015 #33
Thank you for living like you did. n/t jtuck004 Jun 2015 #34
One of my favorite DUers... a true progressive/liberal soul with a heart of gold. demmiblue Jun 2015 #35
What a loss for us all at DU. Such interesting posts. JimDandy Jun 2015 #36
Sorry to hear that he died. GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #37
So sorry. treestar Jun 2015 #38
OMG. One of my best DU buddies. I'm devastated. marmar Jun 2015 #39
Oh, no, he was a great poster and has been here forever, it seems MoonRiver Jun 2015 #40
This totally sucks. He was a true gem in a place with so many wonderful bullwinkle428 Jun 2015 #41
Damn! I always liked Xchrom's posts. MineralMan Jun 2015 #42
NO! William769 Jun 2015 #43
Oh no! This is so sad. cyberswede Jun 2015 #44
Oh noooo……. blm Jun 2015 #45
OMG. I loved Xchrom. Fare thee well, my freind. grahamhgreen Jun 2015 #46
I'm so sorry to see this. polly7 Jun 2015 #47
I am so sorry to hear this. LWolf Jun 2015 #48
Damn. I will miss Him. bemildred Jun 2015 #49
How sad. One of the best. RufusTFirefly Jun 2015 #50
One of the good guys sarge43 Jun 2015 #51
I loved reading xchrom's posts. This truly saddens me. hlthe2b Jun 2015 #52
: onecaliberal Jun 2015 #53
Very sad... SidDithers Jun 2015 #54
Oh no! Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #55
Aw Jeeze hootinholler Jun 2015 #56
Oh no! Sorry to hear of this. TwilightGardener Jun 2015 #57
Oh god, no! City Lights Jun 2015 #58
Very sad to see this news. brer cat Jun 2015 #59
so young kpete Jun 2015 #60
I'm very sorry to hear this. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #61
I'm so sorry to hear this. I did like his posts and will miss him. mountain grammy Jun 2015 #62
''La Lioness said I'm Princess Spice. So there.'' Ichingcarpenter Jun 2015 #63
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
RIP, xchrom. randome Jun 2015 #64
Sympathies to the loved ones of Xchrom... kentuck Jun 2015 #65
Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear that (nt) Recursion Jun 2015 #66
Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear this! Triana Jun 2015 #67
Aw damn. calimary Jun 2015 #68
oh man....i am so sorry to hear of his passing. JanMichael Jun 2015 #69
Sad news indeed. Rest in Peace Eternal Xchrom. You will be missed auntAgonist Jun 2015 #70
Always looked forward to his thread starts Blue_Adept Jun 2015 #71
I'm sorry to hear this. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #72
I'm so sorry to hear this A Little Weird Jun 2015 #73
() Jack Rabbit Jun 2015 #74
Xchrom! Octafish Jun 2015 #75
one of my favorites rurallib Jun 2015 #76
Condolences to his family. n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #77
I am so sorry to hear that. Condolences to his family and friends. Andy823 Jun 2015 #78
OMG, I am so very sorry etherealtruth Jun 2015 #79
One of the greatest. Pass with peace. leveymg Jun 2015 #80
Oh no. MuseRider Jun 2015 #81
... Cal Carpenter Jun 2015 #82
Love & Light to fellow N. Carolinian, Xchrom. appal_jack Jun 2015 #83
A hero Depaysement Jun 2015 #84
Sad news, but thanks for posting this pscot Jun 2015 #85
So very sorry to hear this. I will miss him very much! Coventina Jun 2015 #86
I used to send him occasional pm's libodem Jun 2015 #87
I remember him so well. RIP dear Xchrom Autumn Jun 2015 #88
You will be missed. nt lady lib Jun 2015 #89
Oh my God. One of DU's best. progressoid Jun 2015 #91
X you are one of my faves voteearlyvoteoften Jun 2015 #92
How incredably sad. Betty Karlson Jun 2015 #93
Aww fuck. XChrom was one of the best. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #94
So sorry to hear this Nite Owl Jun 2015 #95
... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #96
RIP and condolenses to Xchrom's family. jwirr Jun 2015 #97
Recommend Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #98
Awful news....A great DU'er BeyondGeography Jun 2015 #99
I was afraid of this. TeeYiYi Jun 2015 #100
That is sad. Another one of us gone. Warren Stupidity Jun 2015 #101
Too young. Sorry to hear this. nt valerief Jun 2015 #102
Very sorry to hear this. hay rick Jun 2015 #103
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
i'm so sorry to hear this. barbtries Jun 2015 #106
Man, this is sad news. hunter Jun 2015 #107
Too young. He will be missed here Beaverhausen Jun 2015 #108
... glinda Jun 2015 #109
This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #110
Oh no....my sympathy to Xchrom's family and friends. livetohike Jun 2015 #111
So sorry to hear the news. AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #112
Oh, no. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #113
... petronius Jun 2015 #114
Oh, no! Zorra Jun 2015 #115
So sorry to hear this GP6971 Jun 2015 #116
He will be missed Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2015 #117
RIP Xchrom, always liked your postings, a real loss to DU Demonaut Jun 2015 #118
One of my favorite DUers. Sorry to hear this, my prayers for his family and friends. marble falls Jun 2015 #119
You will be missed Xchrom.... Avalux Jun 2015 #121
Sadly K&Red Hugin Jun 2015 #122
. Joe Shlabotnik Jun 2015 #123
xchrom !!! Iggo Jun 2015 #124
Devastating news. I just sent a DU mail a few days ago saying how much I missed NRaleighLiberal Jun 2015 #125
May he rest in peace. I always enjoyed reading his threads. In_The_Wind Jun 2015 #127
Oh no shenmue Jun 2015 #128
So sorry to hear that. My condolences to his loved ones. I really appreciated his posts. Overseas Jun 2015 #129
Oh hell. Too many DU losses. villager Jun 2015 #130
:( BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #131
n/t Alkene Jun 2015 #133
Oh no, another oldtimer gone! Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2015 #134
Sorry to hear that! RIP, Xchrom. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #135
Very sorry to hear this. Karmadillo Jun 2015 #136
This is sad. yardwork Jun 2015 #137
Safe passage, my friend. Call Me Wesley Jun 2015 #138
No! SoapBox Jun 2015 #139
Oh no. I am so sorry. RIP xchrom and thank you for being with us uppityperson Jun 2015 #140
Very sad news. A great DU'er and I'm sure a fine human being. Will be missed. n/t pampango Jun 2015 #141
A legendary contributor to the Economy Forum rusty fender Jun 2015 #142
RIP DUer Xchrom n/t mazzarro Jun 2015 #143
Damn. RIP Xchrom. bluesbassman Jun 2015 #144
First thing every morning when I logged on I clicked on a dozen or so xchrom posts tularetom Jun 2015 #145
He has gone beyond the Rim.... Johnny Noshoes Jun 2015 #146
... LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #147
Very Sad Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #148
RIP Xchrom Fumesucker Jun 2015 #149
Oh my god, this breaks my heart. myrna minx Jun 2015 #150
Another of my favorites is gone. awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #151
Respect for all his data-driven posts daredtowork Jun 2015 #152
May Xchrom RIP. Duval Jun 2015 #153
Rest in peace. snacker Jun 2015 #154
He's been missed. moondust Jun 2015 #155
Very sad news. Rest in Peace Pisces Jun 2015 #156
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! dixiegrrrrl Jun 2015 #157
I'm so sorry to hear this! He was a plus for the site and I'm sure for his shraby Jun 2015 #158
. lunatica Jun 2015 #159
This is really sad news. I am sorry to hear. LoisB Jun 2015 #160
Great poster...beloved here alcibiades_mystery Jun 2015 #161
This is so sad! Lifelong Protester Jun 2015 #162
RIP Xchrom MsLeopard Jun 2015 #163
. . . Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #164
I am SO sorry. LeftishBrit Jun 2015 #165
Sigh. love_katz Jun 2015 #166
requiescat in pace, xchrom. peace and comfort to all your loved ones. niyad Jun 2015 #167
Terrible, terrible news. WilliamPitt Jun 2015 #168
Miss him Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #169
oh no Kali Jun 2015 #170
RIP Xchrom. Gonna miss you Violet_Crumble Jun 2015 #171
oh no. I am so sorry. :*( roguevalley Jun 2015 #172
RIP gopiscrap Jun 2015 #173
T_T abelenkpe Jun 2015 #174
too sad. He is sorely missed. bbgrunt Jun 2015 #175
Xchrom, one of the greats on DU, will indeed be sorely missed and long remembered with fondness. Kip Humphrey Jun 2015 #176
I am so sorry to hear this. Condolences to family and friends on this loss.... Hekate Jun 2015 #178
Another Great Loss to the community... The empressof all Jun 2015 #179
Another great loss for us all. Moostache Jun 2015 #180
RIP Xchrom n/t Mugu Jun 2015 #181
Rest in power Xchrom MrScorpio Jun 2015 #182
My sympathy to his family. We will miss him. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #183
R.I.P. Xchrom denbot Jun 2015 #184
RIP and thanks for the enlightenment. HughBeaumont Jun 2015 #185
I'll tip back a delicious IPA in his honor frylock Jun 2015 #186
One of the great tragedies of being is Half-Century Man Jun 2015 #188
Oh, this makes me so sad. octoberlib Jun 2015 #189
I read every post of his I ran across rock Jun 2015 #190
Oh, no, how sad! Blue_In_AK Jun 2015 #191
Farewell Princess Spice. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #192
I'm sorry to hear this.. sendero Jun 2015 #193
And we lose another one. DFW Jun 2015 #194
He posted a lot of good OPs. pacalo Jun 2015 #195
Oh, no. Hissyspit Jun 2015 #196
TOAST and RIP nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #197
R. I. P. underpants Jun 2015 #198
What?!?! I loved XChrom. Very sorry to hear this. stevenleser Jun 2015 #199
He's been here since DU1...what a sad occasion to lose a DU plank owner, as it were. MADem Jun 2015 #200
I talked to his cousin in california and she said... Hotler Jun 2015 #228
so devastating cally Jun 2015 #248
My deepest sympathies to his friends and family Oilwellian Jun 2015 #201
Damn It... (((((((Xchrom))))))) WillyT Jun 2015 #202
Rest in peace, Xchrom. My condolences to his family. pnwmom Jun 2015 #203
Very sorry to hear this mvd Jun 2015 #204
Oh god. What a punch in the gut. He was top notch. morningfog Jun 2015 #205
How very sad. I'll miss his positive contributions here. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2015 #206
From a 2011 SWM morning addition. westerebus Jun 2015 #207
Very sad news... Spazito Jun 2015 #208
Condolences to his family and friends. TexasTowelie Jun 2015 #209
May he rest in peace Gothmog Jun 2015 #210
My condolences to all he knew and loved him. aikoaiko Jun 2015 #211
RIP Xchrom Jamastiene Jun 2015 #212
He was a great person: DUers down here met with him when he was first considering a move to NC struggle4progress Jun 2015 #213
RIP... xchrom you will be missed greatly salin Jun 2015 #214
I--I can't even think right now MisterP Jun 2015 #215
Sorry to hear it. Rest in peace, Xchrom. Electric Monk Jun 2015 #216
May he rest easy AwakeAtLast Jun 2015 #217
rip Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 #219
I am so sorry to hear that. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2015 #220
RIP Xchrom fishwax Jun 2015 #221
That is really sad and unexpected news! sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #222
I always found his posts interesting. RIP, fellow DUer friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #223
Oh no! cui bono Jun 2015 #224
My most sincere condolences to his Family and friends. nt jschurchin Jun 2015 #225
RIP Xchrom. rhett o rick Jun 2015 #226
Rest in peace Xchrom. lovemydog Jun 2015 #227
RIP Jim__ Jun 2015 #229
Very sad news indeed. He will be G_j Jun 2015 #230
I am so sorry to hear this... Phentex Jun 2015 #231
RIP Xchrom Unknown Beatle Jun 2015 #232
We will miss you, Xchrom. choie Jun 2015 #233
I didn't know anything was wrong. Very sorry to hear this. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #234
xchrom was one of my favorites. smokey nj Jun 2015 #235
I'm very saddened to hear this. Xchrom always seemed a wonderful person and I always RKP5637 Jun 2015 #236
Oh man ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #237
So young. applegrove Jun 2015 #238
OMG. RIP XCHROME. We will miss you. LiberalLoner Jun 2015 #239
Oh, so sorry to hear that. A long time regular, too. kcr Jun 2015 #240
Am so sorry to hear of his death at such a young age! He was one of the most prolific AikidoSoul Jun 2015 #241
Xchrom was one of the reasons I returned to DU. chervilant Jun 2015 #242
Awww, he was/is missed. My sincere condolences. nt babylonsister Jun 2015 #243
Oh No! He was one of my favorite posters. Safe journey Xchrom. nt Mojorabbit Jun 2015 #244
Safe journey, Xchrome okasha Jun 2015 #245
. DinahMoeHum Jun 2015 #246
RIP joshcryer Jun 2015 #247
rest in peace, xchrom nuxvomica Jun 2015 #249
Oh no. SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #250
RIP Person 2713 Jun 2015 #251
So sorry to hear. I remember him well Canuckistanian Jun 2015 #252
Love to his family. Always liked his posts Scootaloo Jun 2015 #253
Darn it. R.I.P. and all sympathies. n/t Bossy Monkey Jun 2015 #254
Oh no! LiberalElite Jun 2015 #256
Rest In Peace lunamagica Jun 2015 #257
It's ok... he's with MFM now. Glassunion Jun 2015 #258
"I can't imagine what they are up to." Hotler Jun 2015 #274
Probably just hanging out playing the piano. Glassunion Jun 2015 #315
......... Hotler Jun 2015 #317
Too young. RIP Xchrom. Owl Jun 2015 #259
OMG, no! He always made sure that we were aware of issues, important news. countryjake Jun 2015 #260
That breaks my heart kdmorris Jun 2015 #261
Cross gently, xchrom... you will be remembered and missed. n/t TygrBright Jun 2015 #262
. Scuba Jun 2015 #263
Oh, man. A tireless crusader I hope can bless us all from beyond. Godspeed, Xchrom! nightscanner59 Jun 2015 #264
I'm a classic "tough guy" Depaysement Jun 2015 #265
OMG, I am truly sorry to hear this CrawlingChaos Jun 2015 #266
I'm so very sorry to hear this… MrMickeysMom Jun 2015 #267
Very Sorry Thespian2 Jun 2015 #268
Noooooooooooo!vvI started a thread asking about him a few weeks ago malaise Jun 2015 #269
Very sorry to learn of his passing. sinkingfeeling Jun 2015 #271
r.i.p. Blue_Tires Jun 2015 #272
... Skittles Jun 2015 #273
RIP xchrom, one of the great DUers. So sad. DanTex Jun 2015 #275
this is very sad news irisblue Jun 2015 #276
Rest well Xchrome FrodosPet Jun 2015 #277
RIP cantbeserious Jun 2015 #278
Farewell, Xchrome. FourScore Jun 2015 #279
(Xchrom) noiretextatique Jun 2015 #280
I'm very sorry to hear this deutsey Jun 2015 #281
RIP Xchrom sheshe2 Jun 2015 #282
I'm so sorry to hear this cal04 Jun 2015 #283
terrible news. blackspade Jun 2015 #284
Pass gently into the beyond.... Raster Jun 2015 #285
:( gollygee Jun 2015 #286
I remember his posts. He was very clever. DCBob Jun 2015 #287
I am grieved to hear this. CBHagman Jun 2015 #288
RIP Initech Jun 2015 #289
This is awful news. But thank you so much for letting us know. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #290
My condolences to his family davidpdx Jun 2015 #291
A well recognizable Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2015 #292
Fare thee well brentspeak Jun 2015 #293
So many losses this year... Pass gently old friend. nt Ilsa Jun 2015 #294
I hope his family knows he had many friends and admirers here. May he rest in peace. FailureToCommunicate Jun 2015 #295
oh man. this saddens me. Javaman Jun 2015 #296
he contributed a lot to the forums JI7 Jun 2015 #297
Bummer. riqster Jun 2015 #298
So sad... AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #299
RIP, Xchrom. OnyxCollie Jun 2015 #300
Sigh..... Are_grits_groceries Jun 2015 #301
One of my favorite DUers Prism Jun 2015 #302
Damn, one of the absolute bests. RIP Xchrom, you are missed. dreamnightwind Jun 2015 #303
RIP DonCoquixote Jun 2015 #304
Damn. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #305
Oh no, Xchrom. See you on the other side my friend. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #306
Very Sad. bravenak Jun 2015 #307
I am really going to miss that guy. ucrdem Jun 2015 #308
He will be terribly missed. cbayer Jun 2015 #309
He was young. Sorry to hear that. nt raccoon Jun 2015 #310
Cross gently, Xchrom. Thank you for your friendship and kindness. SalmonChantedEvening Jun 2015 #311
RIP. blondie58 Jun 2015 #312
May Peace be with you Xchrom. dotymed Jun 2015 #313
I'm very sad to hear this. Renew Deal Jun 2015 #314
Xchrom... Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #316
r.i.p. :( NuttyFluffers Jun 2015 #318
DU will be less without him. Xchrom added a lot to this place. kwassa Jun 2015 #319
. nc4bo Jun 2015 #320
godspeed Xchrom... magical thyme Jun 2015 #321
RIP xchrom. We will miss you. jwirr Jun 2015 #322
Dear lord... I just found out HillWilliam Jun 2015 #323
damn NewJeffCT Jun 2015 #324
Oh no! I just read about this on a thread about Jackpine. CrispyQ Jun 2015 #326
Oh, no! I am so sorry to hear that! GreenPartyVoter Jun 2015 #327
Sorry to hear another great DU'er is gone . orpupilofnature57 Jun 2015 #328
Sadness. Raine1967 Jun 2015 #329
R.I.P. Xchrom kiva Jun 2015 #330
Sad to learn of this tawadi Jun 2015 #331
So sad to hear this. susanna Jun 2015 #332
one last sad kick for an xchrom thread... countryjake Jun 2015 #333
This is such a huge loss for DU, one of our best and brightest Rhiannon12866 Jun 2015 #334
I hate to hear this. 61 yrs old is not that old. He will B Calm Jun 2015 #335
I just saw this...this is awful...I hope the passing was peaceful joeybee12 Jun 2015 #336
Belated condolences mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2015 #337
Sad news. gademocrat7 Jun 2015 #338
this sucks proud patriot Jun 2015 #339
I appreciated his posts. Felt sad reading his goodbye. May he rest in peace. May DU not forget him. ancianita Jun 2015 #340
I am so sorry to hear this news CreekDog Jun 2015 #341
Another one of the people at the table that will be missed... Historic NY Jun 2015 #342
So sorry to hear this cate94 Jun 2015 #343
Too young, and he will be missed. nt msanthrope Jun 2015 #346
Of all the 61 year-olds to choose from... Kurovski Jul 2015 #347
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