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marmar

(77,081 posts)
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 10:48 AM Jun 2015

To xchrom, a fellow traveler ........

...... whom I never met in person, but just had that great DU connection with. Seems like we were of the same mind on just about everything -- from Howard Zinn to Angela Davis.
You will truly be missed my friend. I'll see you in the Leftist Afterlife man!




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To xchrom, a fellow traveler ........ (Original Post) marmar Jun 2015 OP
Condolences. n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #1
Such a loss for DU. Autumn Jun 2015 #2
I am so sorry for your loss, marmar..I know you two were close. Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #3
Thank you buddy. marmar Jun 2015 #4
Back at ya, marmar. Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #7
No! Can someone post a link to closeupready Jun 2015 #5
............... marmar Jun 2015 #6
... progressoid Jun 2015 #8
Agreed. progressoid Jun 2015 #9
I remember his post about the Dragon's Blood Tree, complete with awesome pictures. madfloridian Jun 2015 #10
These 8 Images Of The Cosmos Will Stop You In Your Tracks Octafish Jun 2015 #30
Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #11
Me Too... WillyT Jun 2015 #31
One of my favorites. RufusTFirefly Jun 2015 #12
Yep he was a leftist not "leftish"....... socialist_n_TN Jun 2015 #13
I will miss him and remember him with admiration. Overseas Jun 2015 #14
I will miss his foodie pics. Call Me Wesley Jun 2015 #15
sad. one my fave DUers KG Jun 2015 #16
He was a wonderful man. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #17
... LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #18
Sad day. blm Jun 2015 #19
sorry not to have known him IRL-- or did I? carolinayellowdog Jun 2015 #20
so very sorry to hear this. he was so young. peace and comfort to all his loved ones. niyad Jun 2015 #21
Yes, in fact, you and xchrom... OneGrassRoot Jun 2015 #22
xchrom had a good heart and knew what was what. PETRUS Jun 2015 #23
Losing x is very sad. Zorra Jun 2015 #24
Thanks for that, Zorra countryjake Jun 2015 #33
Sad loss for DU and everyone who knew and loved xchrome in Real Life aikoaiko Jun 2015 #25
Back in Sep 2013 Flying Squirrel Jun 2015 #26
You have both done a lot for us here BeyondGeography Jun 2015 #27
I did not know him/her, but during my lurking years Tipperary Jun 2015 #28
Will be missed, always clicked on his posts....nt N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #29
So sorry marmar. He'll be missed. mountain grammy Jun 2015 #32
I read his posts every morning malaise Jun 2015 #34
For you and xchrom: Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #35
I threatened to kick xchrom ass many times Skittles Jun 2015 #36
xchrom was a great, great poster enigmatic Jun 2015 #37
damn hfojvt Jun 2015 #38
Yep. Poverty was one of those (often-ignored) issues that was very important to xchrom. marmar Jun 2015 #39
RIP xchrom blackspade Jun 2015 #40
RIP comrade Depaysement Jun 2015 #41
RIP Xchrom. rhett o rick Jun 2015 #42
I have to say, thank goodness you're still here! Wishing you a long life! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #43
Oh no! rosesaylavee Jun 2015 #44
I can't believe he's gone. Such a loss. morningfog Jun 2015 #45
Such a sad morning now. Xchrom was a DU staple of mine for so many of them. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #46
Alas, poor Xchrom... malthaussen Jun 2015 #47
Xchrom... Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #48

Call Me Wesley

(38,187 posts)
15. I will miss his foodie pics.
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:10 PM
Jun 2015

And the chance, that he and my wife never will be able to go shopping in Milan together. Safe passage, xchrom. You'll be missed.

carolinayellowdog

(3,247 posts)
20. sorry not to have known him IRL-- or did I?
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:27 PM
Jun 2015

Same age, same neck of the woods, fellow gay man... it is not out of the question that he is someone I had encountered in person in the pre-DU era. "Angels unaware?"-- in any case he was a fine DUer and I bless his memory.

OneGrassRoot

(22,920 posts)
22. Yes, in fact, you and xchrom...
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:58 PM
Jun 2015

are the two I would search for in my two-year relative hiatus from DU.

I resonated with everything you both have ever posted, and appreciate you both so much.

RIP, dear xchrom...



Zorra

(27,670 posts)
24. Losing x is very sad.
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 01:23 PM
Jun 2015

I really enjoyed his posts of music videos by female crooners in the lgbt group back in the day.

for xchrom

 

Flying Squirrel

(3,041 posts)
26. Back in Sep 2013
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 01:31 PM
Jun 2015

I posted an appreciation thread for both of you together - at the time I didn't even know you two were close. My condolences, I will miss him.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023609548

BeyondGeography

(39,374 posts)
27. You have both done a lot for us here
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 01:33 PM
Jun 2015

I remember thinking on many occasions that you guys were working in tandem (in a good way). A fitting and gracious post.

 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
28. I did not know him/her, but during my lurking years
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 01:36 PM
Jun 2015

I discovered that he/she was one of the more respectful posters. A nice person. I liked that.

Very sorry to hear this.

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
38. damn
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 08:48 PM
Jun 2015

I have not thought about him in a while, or seen him for a while.

One of my personal favorites, entirely for selfish reasons. It seemed like I could almost always count on Xchrom to rec one of my OPs. I think he also posted quite a bit about poverty.

Thanks for posting this.

scarletwoman

(31,893 posts)
43. I have to say, thank goodness you're still here! Wishing you a long life!
Sun Jun 14, 2015, 12:08 AM
Jun 2015

xchrom and you were/are two DUers whose posts I've always rec'd. And I regret that I haven't shown my appreciation more actively. I stepped back from posting some years ago, but losing xchrom has made me realize that I really need to let my favorite DUers know that I truly appreciate what they do.

And I'm happy to start with you. I want you to know that every time I see an OP by you, I am so grateful that you're here and doing the wonderful work that you do!

malthaussen

(17,204 posts)
47. Alas, poor Xchrom...
Sun Jun 14, 2015, 09:12 AM
Jun 2015

... we didn't know him half as well as we should have. But at least the Internet let us brush briefly against his aura.

-- Mal

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