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In reply to the discussion: I'm afraid I have to be the bearer of some very bad news about The Magistrate [View all]
Marthe48
(19,336 posts)319. Terrible news
His work here was not done.
So very sorry.
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I'm afraid I have to be the bearer of some very bad news about The Magistrate [View all]
EarlG
Aug 2024
OP
Sir your wit was always done with your compassion and you Sir will be missed
turbinetree
Aug 2024
#8
Thank you so much, my dear EarlG, for posting about The Magistrate. He was one of a kind.
CaliforniaPeggy
Aug 2024
#9
I am so sorry for your devastating loss, and extend my sincere condolences to the family.
LiberalLoner
Aug 2024
#14
A very dear friend, age 54, got a clean bill of health from her doctor on a Tuesday.
niyad
Aug 2024
#190
that sucks. my uncle lost his wife at 60. but she snmoked like a chimney after their disabled daughter passed away.
pansypoo53219
Sep 2024
#291
Oh my dear Magistrate, cross easily & peacefully. On many occasions you brought a level of much needed decorum to DU.
AnotherMother4Peace
Aug 2024
#41
This is just crushing news. The Magistrate had just posted a short post on August 28--three days ago
hlthe2b
Aug 2024
#42
Oh No. So sorry, enjoyed being addressed as Sir as he set me straight. I'm sure he was just
Silent Type
Aug 2024
#44
I'm in shock. I've never come across anyone else like him on the internet, or in real life.
Dem2theMax
Aug 2024
#55
DU is like a town with many neighborhoods and The Magistrate was a prominent citizen of this diverse town
Kaleva
Aug 2024
#61
What a shame. The Magistrate always wrote with intelligence and had an unique way of wording his
sinkingfeeling
Aug 2024
#69
Sir, this is awful news. My condolences to his family. What a terrible loss for our community.
Self Esteem
Aug 2024
#72
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. I will sure miss him, and send his families my thoughts and prayers.
JohnSJ
Aug 2024
#73
Dear The Magistrate. I will miss your topics, your courtesy, and knowledge. Rest in peace, Sir. You will be missed.
debm55
Aug 2024
#76
I always liked reading the Magistrate's posts. He was clearly a good guy, and sharp. n/t
PatrickforB
Aug 2024
#104
I amso so sorry to read of this sad news. In glory and honor rest The Magistrate.
irisblue
Aug 2024
#123
Sir, you had a good style. One final salute to you and sympathies to your loved ones.
Lucky Luciano
Aug 2024
#129
The Magistrate has always been one of my very favorite DUers, from the first time we met in 2002
Hekate
Aug 2024
#131
There are friends you've never met in person. DUers fall into that category.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Aug 2024
#134
Oh, no. This gentle, well-spoken, intelligent, and unfailingly polite man will be deeply missed.
11 Bravo
Aug 2024
#147
Oh. no... I'm so sorry to hear this. I loved his posts, and he'll be missed so much. Thank you for telling
highplainsdem
Aug 2024
#150
I always read his posts, for both their wisdom as well as their presentation.
BoomaofBandM
Aug 2024
#157
Thank you Sir Magistrate for your wisdom and wittily written posts. Cross softly.
c-rational
Aug 2024
#162
I have interacted with the Magistrate many, many times over the years, and I have always found him to be a gallant and
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2024
#176
To Stardust We Return, May your journey take you beyond the Great Hereafter
MagickMuffin
Aug 2024
#182
A Death in Our Family- we all felt like we knew you. You made a difference. Thank you.
NBachers
Aug 2024
#186
Goodbye friend. I can only hope you enjoyed our interactions as much I did.
Think. Again.
Aug 2024
#188
A safe journey for you Sir. You were one of the best here and will be dearly missed.
tenderfoot
Aug 2024
#189
Oh no! One of my first friends here! A wise and very well spoken man and an incredible long time DUer!
Rhiannon12866
Aug 2024
#209
Very sad indeed. I was just reading posts from him in the last few days.....
Jack Valentino
Aug 2024
#211
This is terrible news. When I would see a post from The Magistrate I knew I was in for something
Liberal In Texas
Aug 2024
#219
Thank you EarlG for letting us know this sad news. DU is people, with good hearts...
FailureToCommunicate
Aug 2024
#223
I am so, so sorry to hear this. He has always been very entertaining and insightful.
chowder66
Aug 2024
#224
Intelligent, witty, hilarious snark when deserved, excellent judge of people and issues, had a unique style.
betsuni
Aug 2024
#226
Yes - one of the few people of whom I could truly say, "There is no one else quite like him"
Sparkly
Aug 2024
#286
This is sad news. I enjoyed his knowledgable posts and sense of humor.
Mousetoescamper
Aug 2024
#244
Very sad to have a dear friend leave so many who deeply love and respected The Magistrate
Deuxcents
Aug 2024
#249
He's been part of my DU experience for as long as I can remember, and I remember basically back to the beginning
fishwax
Aug 2024
#260
Dear Sirs and Ma'dams at first disturbed, then moved by constant courteous clarity.
Festivito
Aug 2024
#274
The Magistrate's posts were always (in my experience) measured, thoughtful, and served to elevate the community...
xocetaceans
Aug 2024
#281
I always looked for his posts -- they were insightful, cutting, funny, or all at once.
Hermit-The-Prog
Aug 2024
#285
I always loved his acerbic wit, and was grateful that I was never on the receiving end.
GoneOffShore
Sep 2024
#294
Terrible sorry to hear this, and I would like to offer my deepest condolences.
GeoWilliam750
Sep 2024
#295
To the family of The Magistrate, I extend my deepest condolences. You will be in my thoughts.
HeartsCanHope
Sep 2024
#298
A monumental intellect. His signature line - one of the very best at DU...
WheelWalker
Sep 2024
#317
Sir, your humanity and kindness were evident in every single one of your posts. You touched all of us here on DU and
LaMouffette
Sep 2024
#323
'I'm so, so sorry to read this. He was also so kind to me and, well, to everyone here on DU.
catbyte
Sep 2024
#337
I hate this news. I've enjoyed interacting with The Magistrate here many times.
CousinIT
Sep 2024
#339
I've not been here long enough to know The Magistrate, but based upon the accolades here, he will be greatly missed.
surfered
Sep 2024
#350
I can't believe I'm reading this. There are just some people you can't imagine not being here, and The Magistrate is...
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2024
#352
The Magistrate's last two comments were "Good for them" and "Well said, sir."
Pacifist Patriot
Sep 2024
#365
The family said they would try and post some of the memoir once they can access it.
Lithos
Sep 2024
#381
Always such a shock when one of the "Greats" passes. So sorry for your, and our, loss.
ratchiweenie
Sep 2024
#367
Tears in my eyes, my favorite DU'er ever. A true patriot, he'll be sorely missed and DU is poorer without him.
emulatorloo
Sep 2024
#370
I am so deeply sorry to see this. Peace and strength to his family and friends. Swift journey, brother.
mucholderthandirt
Sep 2024
#377
So sorry to hear of the passing of The Magistrate. I always liked his posts and his responses.
akbacchus_BC
Sep 2024
#391