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prodigitalson

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64. RIP, Sir

Wed Sep 4, 2024, 09:57 AM

Sep 2024

Absolutely one of my all time favorite DUrs. He was a smart, articulate man and this place was richer for his presence. I am truly sad to hear of his passing.

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The Magistrate's obituary [View all] Lithos Sep 2024 OP

He looks exactly as I imagined! LearnedHand Sep 2024 #1

I Didn't Have To Guess ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #10

I wish I could have met him LearnedHand Sep 2024 #11

Those were good get-togethers that he attended. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2024 #29

They Were, Indeed ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #38

I thought so too. debm55 Sep 2024 #2

A life well lived Botany Sep 2024 #3

I've always loved that song, but this is the first time I've heard it in connection with the passing of highplainsdem Sep 2024 #18

The Magistrate and his family will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #4

Damn. I got something in my eye!!!!! Niagara Sep 2024 #5

Magistrate vishnura Sep 2024 #6

Thanks for posting, Lithos. Permanut Sep 2024 #7

This was a better place because of your contributions Sir. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #8

Hear, hear. Think. Again. Sep 2024 #12

Just what I feared. I'm just a few weeks older than him. Mr.Bill Sep 2024 #9

... littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #13

If you haven't already, could you add this obit to the Magistrates "In Memoriam" page? hlthe2b Sep 2024 #14

Very nicely done obituary for a great man. highplainsdem Sep 2024 #15

His son-in-law wrote it. He's a total mensch. n/t SheWhoMustBeObeyed Sep 2024 #50

Fittingly, succinct. cachukis Sep 2024 #16

Rest in peace good sir ornotna Sep 2024 #17

"" AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #19

Tearing up again....will so miss reading his thoughts... Karadeniz Sep 2024 #20

Thats just as Figarosmom Sep 2024 #21

Peace to you, James. sheshe2 Sep 2024 #22

Mahalo for this, Lithos. Cha Sep 2024 #23

Wonder how many obits call out Democratic Underground? erronis Sep 2024 #24

Thank you Wild blueberry Sep 2024 #25

Thank you for posting.. mountain grammy Sep 2024 #26

Maybe post in GD as well, in case some miss this. Bev54 Sep 2024 #27

May he rest in peace, surrounded by the perpetual light of Divine love. n/t PatrickforB Sep 2024 #28

At rest. lpbk2713 Sep 2024 #30

A moderating voice of reason , he will be missed. Historic NY Sep 2024 #31

Thank you Lithos. Peace to him and comfort to his Ohana. Aloha 'oe, Magistrate. mahina Sep 2024 #32

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗....... Hope22 Sep 2024 #33

Thanks Lithos proud patriot Sep 2024 #34

We'll miss his voice here -- the photo helps put a face to his memory too. yonder Sep 2024 #35

Rest in peace, fine Sir. democrank Sep 2024 #36

Thank you, Lithos AmBlue Sep 2024 #37

The Magistrate was one of the most respected members of DU. He will be missed. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2024 #39

Rest in peace, good sir. WestMichRad Sep 2024 #40

Thank you for posting BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #41

May he rest in everlasting and loving peace. LoisB Sep 2024 #42

Rest in Peace, Sir!! Sparkly Sep 2024 #43

Pass gently into the good night Sir SilasSouleII Sep 2024 #44

Rest in peace. bluestarone Sep 2024 #45

He will be greatly missed. TomSlick Sep 2024 #46

Thanks for posting this, Lithos. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2024 #47

Rest well, Sir onandup Sep 2024 #48

🌈🦋 Thank you so much, Lithos Hekate Sep 2024 #49

He was predeceased by his son True Dough Sep 2024 #51

He looked just as I imagined him to be DFW Sep 2024 #52

RIP, The Magistrate. What a loss. His posting were always a must read. brush Sep 2024 #53

Truly one of a kind. kentuck Sep 2024 #54

Farewell and gentle passage, Sir orangecrush Sep 2024 #55

The world is a smaller place UpInArms Sep 2024 #56

I'm overwhelmed with sadness and gratitude. Also a little bit of a surprise, both because I thought for sure he was msfiddlestix Sep 2024 #57

RIP MustLoveBeagles Sep 2024 #58

Magistrate, will shine on brightly above us. Bluethroughu Sep 2024 #59

You Sir will not be forgotten sellitman Sep 2024 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2024 #61

omg the rigging - so much cursing SheWhoMustBeObeyed Sep 2024 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2024 #67

Thank you. He looked just exactly like The Magistrate. CousinIT Sep 2024 #62

Thank you for your wisdom, dear Sir Erda Sep 2024 #63

RIP, Sir prodigitalson Sep 2024 #64

You will always be SIR..................always............. turbinetree Sep 2024 #65

Rest in Peace, Sir!! Hiawatha Pete Sep 2024 #68

May he Rest in Peace and May his Memory be a Blessing. n/t iluvtennis Sep 2024 #69

May we one day meet in the clearing at the end of the path. Moostache Sep 2024 #70

Like everyone is saying, MuseRider Sep 2024 #71

Thanks for posting, Lithos! Different Drummer Sep 2024 #72