One of our own is gone

[Stephanie]

For many of us, it had nothing to do with derision. It was obvious from some of his last threads that something was wrong. He wasn't making any sense. I had truly hoped someone would be able to find him some help before it was too late.

May I ask what happened?

Rest in peace spearmint. I wish you'd been able to get through what you were going through.

[$tevie]

This is very sad news. Minty and I had a few brief exchanges via PM in the past and he was a very nice man. I enjoyed his company here on the forum and I feel heartsick about this. I too hope Minty has found peace.

[Paul F.]

Don't even know what to say....

I'm gonna miss 'mint... Bob, I think his real name was (I'd have to search a lot of PM's to find it).

[kj]

Oh man. He was a nice guy. I'll miss him. kj.

[Greg the dogsitter]

Oh, dammit.

I think he once made a joke about sending him my phone number so he could get me in trouble...I was posting during a conference at work or some such.

So I sent him my cell phone number, but he didn't call. :-(

[lafinfil]

rest in peace 'minty .... rest in peace

Perhaps a bit irreverent - but I think 'mint would enjoy it .....


By the shore's of old Lake Michigan
Where the "hawk wind" blows so cold
An old Cub fan lay dying
In his midnight hour that tolled
Round his bed, his friends had all gathered
They knew his time was short
And on his head they put this bright blue cap
From his all-time favorite sport
He told them, "Its late and its getting dark in here"
And I know its time to go
But before I leave the line-up
Boys, there's just one thing I'd like to know

Do they still play the blues in Chicago
When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts away,
Do the Cubbies still play
In their ivy-covered burial ground
When I was a boy they were my pride and joy
But now they only bring fatigue
To the home of the brave
The land of the free
And the doormat of the National League


http://www.baseball-almanac.com/poetry/po_cubs.shtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAC9NT1CR8

[Pam]

OMG, that is awful news. I too hope he is finally at peace and happy.

[kj]

I hope he had friends and family there with him? I'd feel better knowing he did. kj.

[edgarbc1]

i liked 'mint

he was conservative but not afraid to ruffle feathers with his
straight forward talk...

its sad and hopefully his passing will teach and allow us to tolerate
different political viewpoints without having to go for the jugular
if your opinion differs...

a sad day indeed.

RIP spearmint

Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

[mikebw]

Jeez, I don't know what to say. How sad.

At least he will always be remembered here.