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kentuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:45 PM
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How many DUers remember khephra ?
He was a pioneer.












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no_hypocrisy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:46 PM
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I do.
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SharonAnn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 11:00 PM
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160. I do, too. He was such a special DUer. I always looked for his posts, he brought
us information from around the country and around the world that I would have never seen or known about except for him. And during those especially dark days of *'s first term, it was soul-saving to see this information and know that it was out there. It helped me know I wasn't crazy.

Kephra, I never knew him as a person and yet his love for information and his merciless analysis of it. I knew his intellect, his priorities, and I knew his values.

In many ways, I knew him better than I know many of my friends.

Kephra, oh yes, I miss him and think of him often. With the financial meltdown, the 2008 election, Obama's election, the issues in Congress on health care, the war in Afghanistan (and Iraq), I've often wondered what it would've been like with Kephra keeping us informed.

Kephra, you made the world a better place. You made me better informed and thus, a better person.
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xxqqqzme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:52 AM
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244. You said it perfectly.
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Bonobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:46 PM
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1. LBN has never been the same. NT
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plcdude Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:09 PM
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44. He was
a good guy and is missed.
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saigon68 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:15 AM
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192. First Person I added to my buddy list
He definitely passed away too young
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xxqqqzme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:49 AM
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243. When I saw the post title on the opening page,
I thought 'well latest breaking news has never recovered.' At one time I came here for LBN because it was the one of the best news sources online. I could read the world here. I don't do that anymore.
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ixion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:46 PM
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2. Kephra was One of the Great DU'ers
I still miss him to this day.
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gademocrat7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:46 PM
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3. I do
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Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:46 PM
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4. A great person.
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sabra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:47 PM
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5. one of the reasons I joined DU...
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City Lights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:49 PM
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12. Same here.
Such a kind soul...

:cry:
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Dead_Parrot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:19 PM
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55. Likewise.
LBN was basically the Scott News Channel. Happy days.
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demobabe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:47 PM
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6. That was so sad.
I remember him.
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:47 PM
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7. I remember Kef well
and the day he passed.

That was a sad day around here.
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:49 PM
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14. we need an area for retired "DU names" - like retired NFL numbers - Kef should be the first retired
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:53 PM
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20. You know, that's a really good idea.
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 11:19 AM
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250. A memorial garden?
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Soylent Brice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:01 PM
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41. +1
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theHandpuppet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:25 PM
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67. +2
Definitely a great idea and a fine way to honor one of DU's greats.
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dionysus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:21 PM
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59. i nominate nostamj as well as keph.
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:07 PM
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82. Agreed. Him and Andy should be first
And perhaps those beloved posters like NewYawker99 who are still around, but not posting.
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:44 AM
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187. WillPitt?
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:09 AM
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191. No.
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Tansy_Gold Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:59 AM
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198. No.
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:35 AM
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207. Be a hell of a thing....
For him to come back from his honeymoon (like he's not posting -- "Just a minute, honey") and find that his screen name has been retired!
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Myrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:46 AM
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212. Not only no, but hell no.
n/t
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:29 AM
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218. 180 and nostamj, too.
.
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:05 AM
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229. oneighty
my beloved Ed :cry:
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JitterbugPerfume Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:27 PM
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261. I think of him often
and I miss him still
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-17-09 04:36 AM
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295. Mr. Four-Boobies. One more nipple than me, and many more stories.
:cry:
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wicket Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:11 AM
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231. nostamj...
:cry: :cry: :cry:
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 03:01 PM
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283. Yes. (nt)
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Capn Sunshine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:17 PM
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85. FUCKING GREAT IDEA!
should we all email Skinner at once?
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jaysunb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:38 PM
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270. You would...LOL
:hi:
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chimpymustgo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:41 PM
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99. What a great idea. Some kind of "memorial". I do remember Kef. LBN.
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:30 PM
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143. We have talked before about having a Memorial Forum for our beloved DUers who have passed away
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:25 AM
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172. Excellent idea.....There are so many folks who are no longer here that
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 12:25 AM by BrklynLiberal
made DU the place to be for 8 years...and a place to memorialize them is a great concept.
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Kolesar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:06 AM
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216. Do you think anybody would want to be "DrDan"? I don't.
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 09:07 AM by Kolesar
Think about what you are saying.
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goodboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:39 AM
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221. don't forget Andy. (nt)
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-17-09 04:46 AM
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296. And AllJunkMail.
:cry:
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xxqqqzme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:55 AM
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245. That has been suggested on numerous occasions.
Everyone seems to think it is a good idea but the admin has never picked up on it.
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SallyMander Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:17 PM
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257. I would add Longhorn

She is the first DUer i really interacted a lot with who passed away. It still makes me sad to think about, she was a gem. :(
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krispos42 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:11 PM
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276. Me too.
:-(
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Lochloosa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:18 PM
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259. Sapphire Blue should be included
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:56 PM
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281. Walt Starr?
:rofl:
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kentuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 03:20 PM
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286. delete.
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 03:21 PM by kentuck
seemed like the wrong thing to say...
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 07:06 PM
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292. I don't what you said...
but I think I agree with you. If I could go back and delete that post, I would. It doesn't do justice to Kephra's memory.

I apologize. Truly.
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Warpy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:48 PM
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8. Very well
A lot of us old timers remember him.
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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:48 PM
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9. I remember.
He was a DU treasure.
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Lars39 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:48 PM
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10. Yes.
Miss him.
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:49 PM
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11. in my mind, i still see his avatar...
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Soylent Brice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:12 PM
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47. :


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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:31 AM
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175. Me too...
It's strange to me to think that there are loads of people here now who never knew him...
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:49 PM
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13. Of course, I do
Miss him
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:50 PM
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15. I do.
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Rick Myers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:50 PM
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16. Kef was a good friend to me...
I still miss him...
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Bozita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:51 PM
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17. He was LBN.
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Tansy_Gold Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:56 PM
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28. Indeed he was.
I still miss him and Nostamj.

Damn.
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mzmolly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:52 PM
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18. ,
:(
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Cirque du So-What Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:53 PM
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19. I was a mere lurker in his heyday
but he had the heart of a lion, and we need many more like him today.
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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:53 PM
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21. I do.
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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:53 PM
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22. I do.
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:54 PM
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23. Adored him......still do.
He will NOT be forgotten.
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LisaM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:55 PM
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24. Sure, yes, of course.
I also remember that a bunch of DUers went to his funeral, and, IIRC, chipped in for funeral costs.
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Voltaire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:38 AM
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220. There were many of us at his funeral
And it was sad and beautiful all at once. Kef was a righteous dude, and I am honored to have known him both online and off.
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hunter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:55 PM
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25. He was like the eyes and ears of DU.
O8)
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Individualist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:55 PM
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26. I still miss Khephra
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:56 PM
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27. I do. He was such a great guy.
I still have a few PMs saved that he sent me. RIP Khephra.
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:57 PM
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29. I do - he was a friend of mine - one of the first people to greet me back in 2002...
The VERY first was Roni (NYer99). I still remember logging into DU that morning and reading the post from Kef's mom. Damn... that was a long time ago...:( Still miss him...
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:58 PM
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34. I miss Roni too.
I hope she is ok.
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:10 PM
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45. Me too - she was the welcome-wagon of DU...
:(
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dionysus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:21 PM
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57. are you talkign about newyawker99? what happened?
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Bozita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:25 PM
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65. iirc, newyawker99 simply stopped posting.
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Lars39 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:35 PM
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127. She posted that she was diabetic....having trouble getting it under control.
:(
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:28 PM
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69. She's been taking a sabbatical from DU for a few years now...
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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:58 PM
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30. Indeed. nt
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annabanana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:58 PM
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31. He was the King of Latest Breaking News.. He never missed
a THING that MSM was intent on burying. (And back then there wasn't such a big net to catch those stories.)
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:58 PM
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32. one of our very best.
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Maeve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:58 PM
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33. and he was a real sweetie--big-hearted and open-handed
No higher praise.
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yellerpup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:59 PM
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35. Khephra!
Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 05:00 PM by yellerpup
A hero who tried to the end. RIP, brother.

Typo edit
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kentuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 04:59 PM
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36. And it's good to see so many old-timers still around.
The best to all of you.



:-) peace
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loudsue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:30 AM
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219. That's what I was thinking, Kentuck! With the "new attitude" at DU, I've been thinking a lot of the
old timers were gone.

I remember Kephra trying to transcribe for DUers when the Senate was debating the different pieces of legislation that were taking all of our freedoms away...like the Homeland Security Bill, for instance. He typed as fast as he could figure out what the high points were, so that those of us without access to the teevee could keep up with what the senators were saying. Kephra was more than a jewel.

Kephra, Nostamj and Andy are all missed around here.
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:18 AM
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233. all missed, and yet.....in ways that matter they are all STILL here...
in our hearts AND our heads.
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jaysunb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:36 PM
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269. Amen...
and I'm glad you're still here. :hi:
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 04:44 PM
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288. *smooch*
.
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Howardx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 11:25 AM
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253. +1
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Brother Buzz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:00 PM
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37. khephra took the time to PM my son with a special message
He was a king in my eyes and I miss him.
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Arugula Latte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:00 PM
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38. Definitely. He was there when I joined in '01, faithfully posting breaking stories.
Rest in peace, khephra.
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Blue State Blues Donating Member (575 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:01 PM
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39. was thinking of him today
and andy
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Mari333 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:01 PM
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40. I do.
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Blaukraut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:02 PM
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42. Yes, I remember Kef. We used to chat via AIM way back when
Lots of others, as well. enki23, Lynnesin, Will Pitt, Crewleader, etc etc....Many have left us since then, but Kef will always hold a special place in my heart. Pioneer ideed. LBN hasn't been the same since he passed.
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KamaAina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:02 PM
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43. All of us who were around while he lived
at least I sincerely hope so.
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conscious evolution Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:10 PM
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46. I do
I was a lurker back then.LBN was usually the first forum I read because of his ability ti sniff out the important or interesting stories in the news.
LBN has not been the same since he passed.
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The Magistrate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:13 PM
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48. He Was a Good Fellow, Sir
When he was on, it was not necessary to buy a newspaper.
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kentuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:15 PM
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50. Very true.
Sometimes he would have half or more of all the posts on LBN. :-)
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:15 PM
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49. Yes.
:cry:
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:17 PM
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51. I remember dear Khephra.
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Vidar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:18 PM
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I remember him well, though I didn't know him personally.
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GCP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:18 PM
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52. He was a beautiful soul
Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 05:19 PM by GCP
And is sadly missed. He was on DU before me, and I've been here since 2001.
Miss you, Kheph :cry:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:19 PM
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53. I will never forget kephra.
A post of his in LBN was the first thing I ever read on DU. It was emailed to me by a friend, and after that, I always went to LBN first, because I knew that whatever was happening, keph would have a post about it.

I still miss him a lot.
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dionysus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:19 PM
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54. and nostamj. pioneered the toon threads. the old days.
:(
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kentuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:25 PM
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66. Yes,
One of the greatest.
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:30 PM
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71. To those who go before us:
:toast::(
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Marnieworld Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:14 AM
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179. I miss his songs.
That man was a genius and his humor helped me through some tough times.

http://svhamstra.com/SadNews2005Matson.shtml
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Plaid Adder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:42 AM
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225. Poor nostamj.
It was a bad way to die, too. I wish he were still around.

The Plaid Adder
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Beetwasher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 11:20 AM
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251. Another Good Soul, Met Him Several Times
He wrote and produced a musical review about Bush and really promoted the "Question W" campaign.
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NC_Nurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:20 PM
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56. Me too. Loved his posts and his avatar.
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:21 PM
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58. Remember him well, and miss him around here.
He was great person.
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librechik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:22 PM
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60. forever, Khephra
I hope I go like he did.
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:22 PM
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61. Of course I do
And I remember him every time I see his avatar.
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niyad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:23 PM
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62. I do, as well. as the magistrate said, when khep was on, a newspaper was not needed.
RIP, dear soul.
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:24 PM
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63. He was a friend
O8)
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maxpower Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:24 PM
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64. I do
He was great.



Peace,
Max
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:26 PM
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68. with tremendous fondness.... he was among the best of us...
I insulted him unintentionally with a comment that equated comic books with cartoons... I hadn't meant to, but needed him to "school me" on the issue. He was gracious that way... He was also an egyptophile, as am I.

I miss him.. alot.
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Cleita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:30 PM
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70. I do. He was one of the first DUers who showed me some kindness when
I wasn't too tech savvy and had trouble negotiating the software on this message board. He helped rather than criticized.
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Solly Mack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:32 PM
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72. Miss him
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RetroLounge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:33 PM
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73. of course...
he was LBN.

Many oldtimers are missed, such as he, Andy...

RL
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sellitman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:34 PM
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74. Rename LBN
"khephra's Late Breaking News"
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FarLeftRage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:38 PM
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75. I certainly do...
I got all the news from him...
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:38 PM
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76. I remember him
But it's hard.
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:43 PM
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77. I was thinking of him and his big heart just recently. He made LBN a valuable resource. To Kef!
:toast:
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:53 PM
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78. a post from Kef about his Mother . . . and read them all . . . . discusses his chest pains
sad . . .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x1064168#1064385
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Liberation Angel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:55 PM
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79.  I Miss Andy too. He and I knew each other off DU.
Thing is, all such folks taught us to carry on the struggle and never give in...

Like all communities we need a way to remind ourselves of what they gave us

thanks for the reminder

I miss newyawker too
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zonkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:56 PM
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80. I do. Good dude.
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G_j Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 05:57 PM
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81. he was awesome
and he is missed
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myrna minx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:11 PM
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83. I really miss Kheph. He was a treasure.
:cry:
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Lone_Star_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:36 PM
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95. Every time I see your avatar I think of him.
He was a treasure.
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Lucy Donating Member (216 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:16 PM
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84. Oh, Yes
He is still remembered....and missed.
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salin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:17 PM
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86. I could never forget Keph
Had the pleasure of meeting him in person, once and several phone conversations - not to mention countless exchanges (esp around LBN).
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Voltaire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:42 AM
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224. Salin its good to see you here!
Haven't seen you here in forever, but I don't get out much!
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salin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:31 PM
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289. Likewise!
On all fronts. Still read frequently, but thats about it. Hope all is well with you!
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Capn Sunshine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:17 PM
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87. He was DA MAN in LBN
I miss him.
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Jazzgirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:20 PM
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88. I miss him terribly.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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SpiralHawk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:22 PM
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89. "I'm like totally relieved and stuff that he's gone. Smirk." - xCommander AWOL (R)
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kskiska Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:25 PM
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90. I remember him well
He was totally dedicated to the cause. He taped W's every utterance, and had several TV screens at his disposal. A gracious, lovely man. I hope his mom is doing okay.
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Autumn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:28 PM
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91. I remember him well. that's when I quit
Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 06:32 PM by Autumn
watching the news. There was no need, he was always on it. I was only a lurker then. It hasn't been the same.:cry: And alljunkmail too.
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bluesmail Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:30 PM
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92. Wow, a flash from the past. I do. EOM
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Lone_Star_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:33 PM
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93. He was a force of one in LBN.
Amazing how he kept himself so connected to every breaking news story. He was also intelligent and passionate in his beliefs.

A great human being whose loss can never be forgotten. :(
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:34 PM
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94. me
I worked with him when he was a moderator ..

I lost a friend but gained a gaurdian angel.
His memory will live on in me .
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:37 PM
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96. I do.
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Judi Lynn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:37 PM
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97. He's been keenly missed here. Wonderful person. n/t
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UpInArms Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:38 PM
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98. Scott was an awesome human being
and I miss him.

He taught me how to post in March 2001 - I was scared - DU became my "home"

He was so funny - and dry and witty and wise and kind

:(

I wish he were here today and tomorrow and the day after that ...
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mike_c Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:43 PM
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100. (raises hand)....
Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 06:44 PM by mike_c
I miss Keph.
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noiretextatique Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 06:57 PM
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101. i remember kepha, andy
and a few other DUer pioneers who have transitioned.
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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:00 PM
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102. this thread is bringing tears to my eyes
:cry:
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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:00 PM
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103. this thread is bringing tears to my eyes
:cry:
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RainDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:03 PM
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104. I remember
and got to meet some DU-ers at this funeral. I wish we had met in other circumstances. Kheph made wonderful contributions to DU.
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:05 PM
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105. I wish he were still here
He was the best of us.
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mdmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:06 PM
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106. me
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mmonk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:15 PM
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107. Yes, I sure do.
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RushIsRot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:19 PM
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108. I remember Khephra posting all the LBN.
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Roon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:20 PM
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109. khephra and I used to hang in LBN
and race to see who could get the breaking news posted first.
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tblue37 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:21 PM
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110. I do. I also remember nostamj and Andy Stephenson. We have lost some good people. nt
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Deb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:21 PM
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111. I still miss him and my kids remember him too
They would DU using my login back then.
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AllyCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:23 PM
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112. Aye!
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HughBeaumont Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:25 PM
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113. This one's for Kheph and Andy Stephenson.
For Absent Friends:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_GAIQNn0L4
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:25 PM
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114. further proof there is no god - khephra gone
cheney still wasting oxygen. :grr:
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neuvocat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:25 PM
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115. Yep. First to break 10000 posts.
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VOX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:26 PM
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116. I remember Keph very well. He and I would swap DVDs-to-watch lists...
Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 07:28 PM by VOX
And he often had a stack of DVDs to watch, so I'd try to help him prioritize his viewing. :)

He was a good soul, and I miss him.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:27 PM
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117. I didn't know him well,
but I remember when he passed. He must have been a very special person.
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redwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:29 PM
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118. I do.
Seems like such a long time gone.
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tnlefty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:32 PM
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119. Fondly, yes I do.
He was on top of what was going on.
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Libby2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:39 PM
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120. I do.
LBN will never be the same.
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nashville_brook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:52 PM
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121. he is missed.
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Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 07:53 PM
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122. I do also.
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haele Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:15 PM
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123. Laz was calling him the day before he died -
They were making plans to meet at ComicCon the following year. Kef was actually planning on coming out to San Diego for it, and since we had just moved into a house, we were considering letting him crash at our place.

The pyramid urn for his ashes was beautiful.

Haele
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:19 PM
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124. Yeah. He was a nice guy. :^(
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stlsaxman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:29 PM
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125. met Khephra in DC at an early anti-war march... he single-handedly MADE LBN what it is today.
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Mrs. Overall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:32 PM
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126. Yes. He once gave me quite a bit of information on the Masons--
he was a member.
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scarletwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:36 PM
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128. All us oldtimers remember him, of course. How not?
He was a huge part of the whole DU experience until he died.

He was a very kind, generous soul. Smart and sweet and wise. We were all blessed to have him in our community.

:cry:
sw
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KoKo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:37 PM
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129. It does my heart good and my belief in legacy of those who "went before" being remembered
Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 08:39 PM by KoKo
is restored to see this post from you, Kentuck.

Yes...I remember. So long ago....and good to see a few DU'ers remember those days. How far we've traveled...yes? And, held together...even if some of our "small pack left these days"....does disagree with each other...we still don't hold viciousness and contentiousness in our quiver. The last of the pack. But, it's HOPEFUL!
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:39 PM
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130. I certainly do remember khephra. IMO kheph was the "mayor" of DU.
Khephra had an amazing post count back when there were very few with high post counts. I always wanted to meet khephra. I do remember some photos of him with other DUers at a meet-up (Chicago? I can't remember).
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LearnedHand Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:41 PM
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131. One of the threads I have bookmarked from Kephra's time
Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 08:42 PM by LearnedHand
was when he posted that he zipped himself up in his own zipper. I laughed until I threw up. I miss him so much.

Edited to add link to that thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=395882
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SpookyCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:50 PM
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132. I do, and I remember that unbelievably beautiful pyramid
that a DUer (don't remember who, sorry!) made for his ashes.

The memorial area is a really good idea.
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Myrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:49 AM
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213. Here:



Can't recall his name anymore either ... he was in Colorado, though.
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SpookyCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 11:14 AM
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248. That's it, thank you Myrina.
An amazing tribute and legacy. I aspire to leave such a footprint.

:hug:
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JitterbugPerfume Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:36 PM
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263. was it ZenLefty?
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LibDemAlways Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 08:53 PM
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133. One of the most moving posts of all time was Plaid Adder's
tribute.

As I recall, a contingent of DUers, including Skinner, travelled to the funeral to pay their respects to a DU giant. His passing was a very sad time on this site, but it was one of the few times when all DUers came together without animosity, rancor, or flaming. Khephra would have liked that.
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Loki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:07 PM
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134. He was LBN for DU
I miss him.
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swimboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:10 PM
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135. I do.
Both him and nostamj.
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soleft Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:11 PM
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136. A very sweet and gentle soul
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kedrys Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:22 PM
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137. I do
And I miss him.
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Lydia Leftcoast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:25 PM
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138. One of the DU greats
It was such a shock to find out that he had died.
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d_b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:26 PM
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139. I remember
He was a Deaniac and the undisputed champ of LBN.


Can't believe its been almost five years...

http://www.democraticunderground.org/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2924776
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Voltaire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:47 AM
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226. He was indeed a Deaniac
Hippychick, Khephra and I helped put together one of the first Dean Meetups here in Indianapolis, February 2003 if I remember right. We were Deaniacs before it was cool! What a nasty night that was, I think we had 5 people there including us three. Good times, seems forever ago now.
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d_b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:51 PM
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279. wow!
Feb 03? Damn, That IS before it was cool!

Whatever happened to Hippiechick?
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opiate69 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:28 PM
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140. Definitely remember him..
Didn't have much interaction with him, but I read a lot of his LBN posts.. a terrible loss for sure.
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:28 PM
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141. He was awesome
LBN will never be the same.

I also remember when his mom posted to tell us he had died. That was so so sad.
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tainted_chimp Donating Member (637 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:29 PM
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142. I do.


He kept us all well informed!
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:32 PM
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144. We miss you Kephra
As well as Andy, and others who have gone...

Thank you Kentuck.

You brought a tear to my eyes...
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WhiteTara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:34 PM
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145. I honor his memory
I learned how to post and research from Khephra. I miss him and his intelligent posts and relentless research into news resources. RIP my hero RIP :humble bow: to the master of DU
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Historic NY Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:42 PM
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146. I miss his breaking news...he was a "GREAT ONE".
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likesmountains 52 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:45 PM
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147. Me..
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kdmorris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 09:45 PM
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148. I do
RIP...
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undergroundpanther Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:15 PM
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149. I remember him
great person Khephra...was kind & smart too.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:18 PM
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150. I do vaguely. I remember the heartbreak. I think I had just
recently joined.
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Pithlet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:07 AM
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167. It was such a shock.
I just couldn't believe it. It was a heartbreaking day for DU :(
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:21 AM
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170. I agree. And that was forceful.
Then I heard about notstramja (I don't think this is right, but close), who I did communicate with, he died. Then Andy Stephenson, and I was a puddle.

The good DUers who left us too soon.
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KT2000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:22 PM
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151. He was LBN
I remember his great contribution to this board.
Miss him too.
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:22 PM
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152. He and I were Moderators together...must be six years ago or more
He was a kind and decent soul. I miss him.
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kentuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:31 PM
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262. Was "jarab" a moderator at that time also?
He was my brother and he volunteered to be a moderator several times. He passed away a year ago this past July. I think of him every day.
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:53 PM
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280. He wasn't there when I was...
Sorry to hear of his passing, though. With my four Democratic siblings, none have ever been on DU. My daughter shows up here every now and then.

Kephra was always on DU, so as a moderator, I almost never got the thrill of Tombstoning someone because Scott always got there first. I think the only time I got the priviledge, he was being pokey on purpose!
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WyLoochka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:22 PM
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153. khephra and nostamj
think of both of them often and miss them very much
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BeHereNow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:25 PM
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154. How strange that you ask that...
I was just thinking of him and Andy and the others we have lost yesterday.
Lordy, how I miss them.

BHN
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flyarm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:12 AM
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169. +1
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tandot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:33 PM
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155. I do.
No one could beat him in LBN
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MrMickeysMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:44 PM
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156. Remember? Yes... Ever get to know him? Sad to say, no...
But if you go back to those times (when I lurked) I think you'd see a different and kinder, perhaps more innocent DU.

I sure can appreciate NOW how much difference ONE person like that made.

Salute!
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jus_the_facts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:46 PM
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157. Definitely.
:loveya:
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SheilaT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:51 PM
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158. Oh, yes I remember him.
DU was a different place back then, and Kephra was a giant here.
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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 10:58 PM
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159. I remember him well
I remember his kindness, his generosity, his friendship and his warmth in addition to the very substantial contribution he made toward making DU the successful and flourishing site that it became.

It is my deep regret as someone from overseas that I came so close to meeting him when I visited the United States and came to Indiana but, because his house flooded around the time of my visit, we were unable to meet. I would have really loved to meet him and am devastated that I never had the opportunity

This forum is infinitely better off for his wonderful presence and legacy while it is the worse off for having lost him. I miss you Keph. May you rest in peace :cry:
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scubadude Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 11:08 PM
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161. Yeah, khephra was a class unto himself...
A truly kind soul, with a quick but gentle whit and a great sense of humor. I used to post a lot in LBN but after kheph got rolling I gave up, I could just not beat him. He almost single handedly made DU into the place many of us needed, a virtually up to the minute treasure trove of liberally minded news.

khephra, I still feel you here. Warmth and happiness in your journey through the afterlife. I for one have no doubt your heart is lighter than a feather.

Scuba
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 11:10 PM
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162. Yes, every time I see a DUer use the same avatar as he did
He was gone too young and too soon.
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juajen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 11:19 PM
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163. I do. LBN has never been the same. Loved him. NT
Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 11:19 PM by juajen
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The Animator Donating Member (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 11:31 PM
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164. khephra...
Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time,... a long time.
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memory Donating Member (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-15-09 11:50 PM
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165. I do. He is missed.
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Nostradammit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:06 AM
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166. Always will.
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 12:15 AM by Nostradammit
Nothing happened in the media that he didn't catch.

He saved my sanity in the months following 9-11.

Think I'll change my avatar to the little Egyptian symbol for a while, in his honor.


On edit: awesome to see that the avatar is named "kephra1"
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flyarm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:08 AM
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168. I do and he surely is missed!! He was a treasure and sweetheart! and so missed! n/t
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 12:11 AM by flyarm
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:23 AM
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171. I put his "eye" in my sig line when we found out.....and have a pic of the pyramid
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 12:34 AM by BrklynLiberal
urn that was handmade for his ashes...
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Hamlette Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:26 AM
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173. I do
and I was thinking of him the other day when another "kudos" post was on the front page.

He was great. A big loss around here.
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Vinnie From Indy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:31 AM
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174. Went to his funeral
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 12:37 AM by Vinnie From Indy
Skinner came to the services! It was a sad day. It was very cool that many DU'ers showed up. After the service many of us went and tipped a glass in honor of our friend Kef.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:51 AM
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176. That sounds good to me. That is what I want. Raise a toast! nt
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tomp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:52 AM
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177. i remember him as a stabilizing force...
... passionately dedicated to bringing important information to a place where it could do good.
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hfojvt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:59 AM
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178. I remember his passing
It was fairly soon after I joined, so I didn't know him, especially since I almost never goto LBN.

I remember nostamj better because I always read the toon threads, and Sapphire Blue was on my buddy list when she passed, but nobody knew it for months. And Andy and alarcojon and 180. khephra was perhaps the most shocking because he had been young and seemingly healthy and then- bam! Whereas Andy and Sapphire had been sick for a while and 180 was one of the oldest DUers.

and I hope NewYawker99 is okay.
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NYC_SKP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:29 AM
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180. William Pitt wrote a lovely tribute to him. Here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=2382509&mesg_id=2382509

:grouphug:
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:40 AM
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238. That's gorgeous. Thank you so much for the repost.
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peacebuzzard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:32 AM
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181. he contributed substance and depth
and his posts certainly are longed for, and dearly missed.
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Festivito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:42 AM
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182. One of the few DUers I had met.
Hope his mom is okay.
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:54 AM
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183. I do
I still miss him :-( he's someone I'll never forget.
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GinaMaria Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:02 AM
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184. +1 awesome person
He is missed :-(
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arikara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:07 AM
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185. I remember him well
I miss him.

I remember feeling all pleased with myself once for posting something in LBN before Kheph did.
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Diane R Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:24 AM
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186. A real loss for DU.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 03:52 AM
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188. Sadly, he passed just as I was first discovering the site. nt
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rasputin1952 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 04:50 AM
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189. I recall that day....
I thought it was a bad joke; until I called his mother. We sat and cried while reliving the good times.

I miss him...:( As I'm sure all of us touched by him do.
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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 05:53 AM
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190. I remember him well.
:toast:
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WillyT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:37 AM
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193. I Do...
I miss him too.
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PVnRT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:39 AM
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194. Met him in person many times
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boston bean Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:41 AM
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195. sapphire blue, maddiejoan......
both beautiful people

RIP sapphire and maddie
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 07:48 AM
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204. Yes.
Both are very missed. Sapphire's daughter posts sometimes, and seems to be a lot like her mom, and that's a great thing.
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HamdenRice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:43 AM
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196. I remember him nt
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Frank Cannon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:43 AM
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197. Khephra responded to my posts when no one else would
His taste in movies and comics was impeccable. Or maybe I just thought so because it matched mine.

I think of him often.
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susanna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 07:02 AM
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199. I do. Loved his posts and miss him. :( n/t
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Best_man23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 07:09 AM
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200. I remember Khephra
He is certainly missed on here and I also recommend his name be retired.
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Bossy Monkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 07:42 AM
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201. Absolutely. A great one, still much missed. n/t
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mix Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 07:44 AM
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202. I do. I always enjoyed reading his stuff. He is missed. nt
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DemBones DemBones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 07:47 AM
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203. It's already been said but I'll say it again:

LBN has never been the same without Khephra. R.I.P.
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:22 AM
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205. He was the 4th DUer I ever met
and I could go on for hours with Khephra stories - the protests we would meetup at, the crazy times we had (IE Washington DC Sept 2002).

He loved this website.

When I hear people talk about DUers who quit posting here like "OMG they're gone forever" it pisses me off because Khephra is gone for forever and that makes me sad

I adore the guy!
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Generic Other Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:31 AM
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206. I miss Keph
and Nostamj and Andy. They should have been with us fighting the banks and insurance companies.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:37 AM
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208. I remember
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sinkingfeeling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:40 AM
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209. I remember khephra.
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havocmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:43 AM
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210. Wake up, turn on computer, look for khephra posts first,
find out what the world was up to while I slept.

Yep, I remember.

Kheph was the GO-TO guy for news around here. Still miss him.
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Myrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 08:45 AM
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211. Think of him almost every day ...
... my pal, my "bro". I will miss him always.

O8)
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zoff Donating Member (302 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:02 AM
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214. I've never seen so many 1000+ers honor the fallen.
I seem out place for my measley 180 posts and even more for not knowing them but I know I'm in a good place, thanks these guys who made DU into what it is. Kudos to the guys who followed. I've learned so much from all.
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cmd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:06 AM
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215. Khephra was one of my favorites
RIP, my friend.
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goodboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:10 AM
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217. I remember him...(nt)
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:40 AM
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222. Yes.
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Plaid Adder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:42 AM
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223. I sure do.
I think of him often.

The Plaid Adder
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colorado_ufo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 09:58 AM
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227. Yes, I remember.
And yes, a list of the retired names would be great!
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:04 AM
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228. aw I adored him
DU has never been the same
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wicket Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:06 AM
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230. I do - was so shocked when I saw that message from his mom
RIP khephra :cry:
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newtothegame Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:12 AM
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232. His name was Robert Paulsen. n/t
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:44 AM
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242. Scott Lowery, actually
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Scout Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:21 AM
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234. i do. khephra had so many really great posts. a wonderful person(ality). n/t
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:25 AM
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235. that he was...
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Jackpine Radical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:25 AM
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236. Yes, I do.
He was one of the first to greet me and really develop as a personaiity for me when I first got here, in the spring of 2001.

Funny--I was just thinking of him the other day, and thinking of doing a thread like this.
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WyLoochka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:33 AM
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237. The remarkable thing about khephra
Is that his "old gentle soul" personality resonated strongly in every single one of his posts.

In addition to his LBN posts, I always looked forward to his leading the live threads on things like Senate hearings. I felt that we were in such good hands. His comments were full of insight into what was happening - and often very humorous.
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Jackpine Radical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:40 AM
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239. I certainly remember him.
He was the dominant presence on this board when I got here in spring '01. I think he, more than anyone else, symbolized DU for me in the early days. I think he was the first of us to hit 10k posts (although our Social Director, NewYawker99, couldn't have been far behind).
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:41 AM
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240. His name really is "remembered for a blessing." His presence is so missed.
:grouphug:
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:43 AM
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241. He was a fixture on this site when I first joined (spring 2002).
He is missed.
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Beetwasher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 10:57 AM
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246. Loved Keph, A Good Man, Fellow Science Fiction/Fantasy Junkie
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 11:04 AM by Beetwasher
And a sweet sweet soul. Had many a good conversation with him. Clearly remember the day his mom posted he had passed away. I thought it was a cruel joke at first.

FYI, some of his threads are still active in the Fantasy and Sci Fi groups.
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CherokeeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 11:05 AM
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247. Remembered very fondly....
I have been lurking on DU since 2001, joined a few years later and don't have a chance to post very often, but I looked for khephra's posts every time I came on. Lot's of people here have impacted all of us in ways they will never know but a few do stand out;khephra was one of them.

I like the idea a poster suggested of retiring the names of certain DU'er's who have earned our respect and gave so much back to this wonderful board. We may fight and feud and disagree but we have common goals and that's what keeps us together. That and some wonderful cyber friends (and sometimes, real friends) we have made along the way.
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 11:15 AM
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249. He was a good man
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supernova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 11:24 AM
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252. I certainly do remember Kheph
When he wasn't in LBN, which was rarely, he knew more about H P Lovecraft than anybody on the planet I think. :-)

What gentle soul he was. It's true he was a young person but sounded with the wisdom of the ages.

Miss you, Khephra!

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woofless Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:10 PM
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254. I do,
rather fondly.
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Desertrose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:14 PM
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255. Still can't believe he's gone......
Back in the day, he WAS LBN.

He was something else in the best way possible........

:loveya: Keph

DR
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:16 PM
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256. Yes, I do. He was wonderful. Anyone know how his mom is these days?
MommaKef :hug:
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Myrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:58 PM
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265. Happily married and moved away from Indianapolis ...
.... about 2 1/2 years ago.
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:58 PM
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282. I wish there was some way she could see this thread
Her son was a very special person.
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bamacrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:17 PM
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258. I do.
One of the first names I recognized each time I got on.
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JitterbugPerfume Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:24 PM
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260. Kef was a dear soul
and a great loss to DU , and to his friends
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denbot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 12:53 PM
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264. I most definitely do..
People like kehp made DU what it is..
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MissMarple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:02 PM
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266. khephra, if you are around somewhere....
:yourock:
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SergeStorms Donating Member (248 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:06 PM
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267. Oh yeah........
Keph and I used to pretty much have DU to ourselves late at night (or should I say, early in the morning). We were both insomniacs and it got pretty lonely around here during the wee hours. Of course, this was after the earth's crust was still cooling, and DU was in it's infancy. ;) It was a tragic loss when he died. :( I felt like I lost a dear friend, although I never met him in person.

As you can tell, this is not my first go-round at DU. I'll keep my former DU monikers to myself, in the name of domestic tranquility, of course. :)
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davsand Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:14 PM
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268. Somewhere in the DU-sphere there are pictures of Scott sitting in my family room.
He was at the FIRST EVER DU gathering at my house oh so many years ago. He and 5th GenerationDem and Dr Gonzo and Polly all rode together to my house for the weekend. We giggled about the fact that nobody knew what to expect, and that he had wondered if it was gonna turn out to be some kind of prank. Instead, it was a group of friends getting together. There was NO awkward stuff, it was just a group of folks hangin out, drinking, eating, and talking politics.

A couple of years later he rode with us up to FunDay. That was another amazing DU weekend, and a bunch of memories I treasure.


He always swore that DU had opened up a door for him.




Laura
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sonias Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:42 PM
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271. I do and I miss him
Here's to khephra.

Rest in peace and be free khephra.

:hug:


Sonia
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jaysunb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:43 PM
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272. So many "old timers" on this thread
Edited on Fri Oct-16-09 01:43 PM by jaysunb
makes me a bit misty eyed. :rofl:

It's just great to see so many beautiful people from the early days.
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OldEurope Donating Member (654 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 01:48 PM
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273. I do.
Wonderful days.
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Bertha Venation Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:07 PM
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274. I remember khephra
Sigh. He's missed.
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malmapus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:10 PM
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275. I wish I had known him more.
Knew him from LBN, but didn't know his taste in other things like anime till after his death. After reading some of his posts then, I realized we had a bit in common and wished I had messaged him.
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aquart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:20 PM
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277. I do.
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David Zephyr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 02:25 PM
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278. for khephra
!
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BlancheSplanchnik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 03:15 PM
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284. sadly, I wasn't really aware of Kephra, but I remember nostamj and Andy
I think I must have come onboard close to when kephra died? Or, I just don't check LBN much...I'm sorry to have missed "knowing" him.

I was on back then with a different name and left for awhile.

I remember the awful attacks and his illness that Andy was fighting through.

I especially remember nostamj.... what a good heart. IM'ed with him a few times; he was so nice and funny. I was totally blindsided when he died.
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deutsey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 03:18 PM
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285. I do. His presence is deeply missed. n/t
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IndianaGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 03:33 PM
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287. Any news about his mom?
RIP khephra
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:50 PM
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290. I do..we both liked
Dean for one thing. I liked interacting with him.O8)
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 06:59 PM
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291. I remember khephra very well.
He is the first DUer that I remember. His presence in LBN is missed, but he died doing what he loved.
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madmax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-16-09 07:19 PM
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293. I miss him
He was someone I could always pm when I was a newbie. Never was too busy to help me out. What a great person.
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eridani Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-17-09 04:14 AM
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294. We need an In Memoriam forum for sure n/t
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Manifestor_of_Light Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-17-09 04:47 AM
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297. Longhorn.
She went to M.D. Anderson in Houston for cancer treatment, and was gone just a few months later.

:cry:
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