DUer Rowdyboy has passed away
a friend of his posted in Announcements:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1013&pid=4507
For those who knew Rowdyboy here on DU. It is my sad duty to inform those interested that Steven ( AKA Rowdyboy) passed away this past Wed Mar 5th after losing his battle with cancer. We thought that he was gaining and might possibly have a chance of beating it until the last two weeks when his health took a fast turn for the worse. His funeral services will be at noon tomorrow. He was a dear friend and while we know that he has to be in a better place he will always remain in the hearts of us that knew and loved him. His sense of humor and the witty things he could come up with will always bring a smile and laughter as we remember them over the years.
I just registered on the site here tonight so not real sure about the best way to inform those interested parties that he has interacted with. Also being new I can not start a topic yet so figured this was the best option avenue I have.
Profile: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=113652
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RIP, RowdyBoy. 
RIP, dear rowdyboy.
My dear Rowdyboy...never again will I say that.
A bright light has gone out...
He was such a nice person . Also a strong advocate for LGBT rights. He will be missed.
This is very sad news.
RIP my friend. What a blow.....
Why do the kind ones go so soon?
(((((((Rowdyboy)))))))
TYY
I really liked him and thought he was quite funny. I was shocked to read this.
RIP...
Peace and condolences to all who loved him...
Rowdyboy
That favorite poem of his that you've posted in the Lounge just breaks my heart.
When I heard at the close of the day how my name had been receiv’d with plaudits in the capitol,
still it was not a happy night for me that follow’d,
And else when I carous’d, or when my plans were accomplish’d, still I was not happy,
But the day when I rose at dawn from the bed of perfect health, refresh’d, singing,
inhaling the ripe breath of autumn,
When I saw the full moon in the west grow pale and disappear in the morning light,
When I wander’d alone over the beach, and undressing bathed, laughing with the cool waters,
and saw the sun rise,
And when I thought how my dear friend my lover was on his way coming, O then I was happy,
O then each breath tasted sweeter, and all that day my food nourish’d me more,
and the beautiful day pass’d well,
And the next came with equal joy, and with the next at evening came my friend,
And that night while all was still I heard the waters roll slowly continually up the shores,
I heard the hissing rustle of the liquid and sands as directed to me whispering to congratulate me,
For the one I love most lay sleeping by me under the same cover in the cool night,
In the stillness in the autumn moonbeams his face was inclined toward me,
And his arm lay lightly around my breast – and that night I was happy.
Posted a little over a week before he passed...
He's going to be dearly missed. He was a good person with a razor sharp wit.
Peace to all those who loved him.
RIP Steven.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Always thought of him as one of the good DUers. RIP Rowdyboy.
Rest In Peace, 
Rowdyboy~
Deepest sympathy to his family and friends
My heart is with his loved ones.
r.i.p.
Rowdyboy
Peace to all Rowdyboys friends and family.
I remember Rowdyboy. He will be missed.
I'm glad I could help.
Warm wishes to you and your wife, as well as condolences.
sweet man. I will miss him greatly. Thanks for letting us know, and my condolences to you.
I will miss him.
Thank you for letting us know, eaglecries.
He will be sadly missed.
I didn't even know he was sick
Rowdy was always special to me and was a good friend
RIP Rowdy; see you on the other side
and friends.
You will be missed.
I'll miss our conversations about Madonna.
RIP Steven. Your DU family will miss you.
Though I do not know him personally or have seen his work I would like to at least pay my respects. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and his contacts here at DU and abroad. 
He will be greatly missed here.
Another good one lost.
miss you, kind sir.
Peace to all.
Awww... Rowdyboy. Damn. Sleep peacefully and fly high.
How very sad. He was a great person. RIP, Rowdyboy! You will be missed here.
