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Tanuki

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17. NNadir definitely is kind to others. I can personally attest to that

Reply to homegirl (Reply #5)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 05:12 PM

Aug 2025

although we have never met "in real life." I posted a heartbroken post when my niece/goddaughter's little girl was diagnosed with a horrible and invariably fatal form of cancer. He sent me several supportive and helpful private emails over the remaining months of her life, full of empathy as well as insights both from his personal experiences as well as his vast scientific background. He still keeps my little angel in his heart and just recently sent a very kind and thoughtful follow-up email, even though it has been several years now since she passed away. NNadir is amazing!

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I don't know why I'm thinking of it, but in 1975, the day... [View all] NNadir Aug 2025 OP

He sounds like a wonderful person AltairIV Aug 2025 #1

Knowing how much homegirl Aug 2025 #5

NNadir definitely is kind to others. I can personally attest to that Tanuki Aug 2025 #17

Your remembrance of him is a nice thing for all of us to hear and think about. Maybe try to emulate ourselves. FadedMullet Aug 2025 #2

The money was nice but the way he made you feel is too. That you can't buy. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #3

That is a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing! Iris Aug 2025 #4

Thank you for sharing that wonderfully intimate part of your life NNadir. JMCKUSICK Aug 2025 #6

My uncle was just like that. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2025 #7

Good people are with us forever Grim Chieftain Aug 2025 #8

I aspire to be that type of person your Uncle John was BaronChocula Aug 2025 #9

It's kind of sad that that seems exceptional. It's what the support system is supposed to do. JHB Aug 2025 #10

Thinking about decency when all around we are faced with vulgarity and profanity.. blessed memories question everything Aug 2025 #11

Uncle John sounds like a very kind and loving man FakeNoose Aug 2025 #12

You are not too late MuseRider Aug 2025 #13

I think it was Maya Angelou who said, Ziggysmom Aug 2025 #14

Memories are a wonder Figarosmom Aug 2025 #15

Love to you. Hope22 Aug 2025 #16

A nice tribute to your uncle mgardener Aug 2025 #18

Sounds like he was an excellent role model. WestMichRad Aug 2025 #19

Thank you for sharing this story with us. 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #20

Precious Memories... so wonderful when they float by like that! FemDemERA Aug 2025 #21

I had an Uncle John kkmarie Aug 2025 #22

I had an uncle Wally Jarqui Aug 2025 #23

Thanks, you just made me think of my Uncle Bob. ECL213 Aug 2025 #24

It took me 18 years to appreciate your uncle's wisdom. NNadir Aug 2025 #25

Yeah, there is no death without regrets by the deceased or the survivors. ECL213 Aug 2025 #26

My mother was one of 10 children who lived to be adults. NNadir Aug 2025 #28

I, too, had a special Uncle. Everyone who has/had one is very fortunate. LoisB Aug 2025 #27