I changed my sig line in memorium & as a call to action . . .

Bluebear

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Fri Jul-08-05 04:27 AM
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I changed my sig line in memorium & as a call to action . . .

Never forget the torch which has been passed to us.

You only slumber now, in restful peace
while we left behind become your watchmen
until the dawn.

No body which is too tired to go on can stop
your energy or the love and bravery
you left behind.

May we learn the lessons you taught and remember
that the only way you can die is if we fail
to keep your dreams alive.

BB

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Melodybe

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Fri Jul-08-05 04:34 AM
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1. That's beautiful, you teared me up in a good way, thanks for posting this.

Edited on Fri Jul-08-05 04:53 AM by Melodybe

Since Andy was a warrior on behalf of verified voting, we should all call our Senators and Congresspeople and demand an auditable, transparent voting system.

I'm going to.

Here is the number for the Capital Hill Switch board:
202 224 3121

Just ask for your Congress critter and you will be instantly connected to their office.

We will never have a future until we know that our votes count, Andy knew that, and thanks to his hard work so many more people know that this is a battle that must be won.

Kicked and recommended

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Melodybe

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Fri Jul-08-05 05:02 AM
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2. I'm kicking this before I go to bed, I really love the passage

it is so inspiring.

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Bluebear

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Fri Jul-08-05 05:05 AM
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3. Thank you very much

I wish I could have written it under better circumstances.

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Melodybe

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Fri Jul-08-05 05:11 AM
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4. It's a lovely tribute, I would be proud if people wrote wonderful things

Edited on Fri Jul-08-05 05:11 AM by Melodybe

like that for me after I died.

Oh yeah, people should sign the verified voting petition.

www.verifiedvoting.org

Was this Andy's site? Or did he have anything to do with it?

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fooj

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Fri Jul-08-05 05:30 AM
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5. Bluebear- Wow. Just wow. Andy's passion for truth and justice

ignites a flame of promise in all of us. The cause is noble. The cause is just. I made a promise that I intend to keep. I will NGU. Never. Andy. My hero. My Truth Warrior. My friend.

peace.:patriot:

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Bluebear

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Fri Jul-08-05 06:12 AM
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6. I will NGU either.

I have been steeled for the moment!

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mogster

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Fri Jul-08-05 06:14 AM
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7. Thank you, Bluebear

As always, you have a special quality to your posts :-)

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Chipper Chat

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Fri Jul-08-05 06:24 AM
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8. I second that.

Thanks BB.

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PleadTheFirst

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Fri Jul-08-05 08:56 AM
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9. Thank you, Bluebear.

Beautiful.

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CoffeeCat

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Fri Jul-08-05 10:53 AM
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10. Bluebear, that is just lovely...

I love the picture...it is so symbolic of Andy's death and our responsibility in "completing the picture." Thanks for that. I can't think of a more appropriate picture.

Your words are soooo stunning.

I didn't know Andy that well. I conversed with him via email a couple of times--but I feel such a loss. I feel like I'm wandering a bit--in sadness and a bit of shock.

Your post was the first thing that helped to center me. I think that's what Andy would have wanted...us to get "centered" and ready for the continuing battle.

Thanks so much Bluebear.

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Bluebear

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Fri Jul-08-05 03:30 PM
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13. I didn't know Andy well either...

but then again I didn't know Dr. King or so many others who left us to soon. Their actions can only inspire us who are still here to carry out their legacies. Thank you for the kind words.

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redqueen

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Fri Jul-08-05 10:54 AM
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11. Thank you...

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Melodybe

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Fri Jul-08-05 01:11 PM
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12. kick

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Bluebear

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Fri Jul-08-05 05:43 PM
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14. You're a love

I will write something for you when you die, but don't, OK? :hug:

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merh

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Fri Jul-08-05 07:15 PM
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15. That is beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

Thank you Bluebear. :hug:

Thank you so very much :loveya:

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EFerrari

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Fri Jul-08-05 07:32 PM
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16. Well done.

:hug:

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savannahana

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Fri Jul-08-05 07:49 PM
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17. thank you, Bluebear

heart of the truth so beautifully spoken.

helps me tonight.

:hug: thank you again :hug:

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