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LeftInTX

(25,565 posts)
90. I can see why Pinboy's family was activism.
Mon May 1, 2017, 03:32 PM
May 2017

The election of Trump is also channeling many of us into that direction.

Kinda sad about his son, but I totally see how working for the good of others and being involved in activism is a family.
I'm glad that he was able to devote his energies toward helping others.

As you probably know, he was the punster here on DU. He was known for his sense of humor. However, beneath a talented punster usually lies a gifted writer/speaker. The ability to write and speak, I believe is a true talent.

I so often wish I had talent in that area because those talents are a big part of being able to create change in our society.

I'm glad that he had those talents and most importantly, that he used them to help others.

It doesn't surprise me that he was generous, but also frugal. I think many of us here on DU are the same way.

Thank you so much for sharing about your brother. We're so sorry for your loss.

Pinboy3niners obituary [View all] sheshe2 Apr 2017 OP
Thank You LunaSea Apr 2017 #1
What a good man. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #2
Will respond later, but thank You. furtheradu Apr 2017 #3
Countryjake posted this on my thread - pinboy3niner's When I die malaise Apr 2017 #4
Thanks... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #11
We're still a little too sensitive here & now, but I made a gallows humor post in that thread; NBachers Apr 2017 #22
That was a lovely thread - he wasn't even sick then malaise Apr 2017 #25
Thanks for posting this. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2017 #5
I love the picture they posted on the Obituary. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #8
Same here. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2017 #9
Thank you. I will miss him, too. we can do it Apr 2017 #6
Thank you sheshe! smirkymonkey Apr 2017 #7
A man of depth and accomplishment. 3catwoman3 Apr 2017 #10
K&R ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #12
I hope the family knows how much affection we had for him. nolabear Apr 2017 #13
.. Historic NY Apr 2017 #14
"and he will be missed by all who knew him." NBachers Apr 2017 #15
K&R brer cat Apr 2017 #16
Read this... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #21
Wasn't that amazing malaise Apr 2017 #28
I think I will cry again.... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #31
See he died on the 6th and we had a shoutout malaise Apr 2017 #42
... brer cat Apr 2017 #38
Yes. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #39
Wow. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #102
Yes. sheshe2 May 2017 #103
A good man mcar Apr 2017 #17
Thanks ma'am DashOneBravo Apr 2017 #18
What an honor it was to know him, even if only in cyberspace. LiberalLoner Apr 2017 #19
Thank you for posting that canetoad Apr 2017 #20
One hell of a man sharp_stick Apr 2017 #23
Safe Travels, Friend. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #24
Yours isn't too far behind malaise Apr 2017 #27
thanks. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #29
Indeed. progressoid Apr 2017 #46
RIP good man... thanks for posting this sheshe2... I did not know of him until now :-( secondwind Apr 2017 #26
May he rest in peace... chillfactor Apr 2017 #30
Wow. I knew I really liked the guy. This is even more reason. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2017 #32
RIP and may his memory be a blessing. EllieBC Apr 2017 #33
k and r panader0 Apr 2017 #34
... Aristus Apr 2017 #35
R.I.P Demonaut Apr 2017 #36
Thank you. sl8 Apr 2017 #37
RIP Pinboy3niner . His was good and decent soul . bench scientist Apr 2017 #40
Thank you for posting the link lunasun Apr 2017 #41
He is certainly "missed by all who knew him" here on DU! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2017 #43
. Victor_c3 Apr 2017 #44
And he sure lived and contributed even after his injuries malaise Apr 2017 #45
Beautiful. progressoid Apr 2017 #47
.. Cha Apr 2017 #48
Pinboy/Bob had a life well-lived. I'm glad I knew him here... Hekate Apr 2017 #49
Thank you for posting. Every time we lose someone at DU it's like losing family for me. CaptainTruth Apr 2017 #50
K&R...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 spanone Apr 2017 #51
... NanceGreggs Apr 2017 #52
Thank you sheshe Docreed2003 Apr 2017 #53
... orleans Apr 2017 #54
I never interacted with him, GP6971 Apr 2017 #55
Oh noooooooooo. love_katz Apr 2017 #56
Very nice obituary...I learned alot about Pinboy LeftInTX Apr 2017 #57
Indeed a very special human being. oasis Apr 2017 #58
This makes me so sad GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #59
Thank you sheshe... 2naSalit Apr 2017 #60
Thanks for link! burrowowl May 2017 #61
RIP Initech May 2017 #62
Thank you she. BlancheSplanchnik May 2017 #63
Aw. Iggo May 2017 #64
Rest in Peace, fellow Baby Boomer. Ya done good. WinkyDink May 2017 #65
What an accomplished and good man lillypaddle May 2017 #66
A life well lived. no_hypocrisy May 2017 #67
Thank you. cwydro May 2017 #68
RIP Starry Messenger May 2017 #69
I am confident that he would want me to post a pun in tribute Orrex May 2017 #70
... countryjake May 2017 #71
Thank you. redwitch May 2017 #72
A merry gentleman, but alas... malthaussen May 2017 #73
Profound malaise May 2017 #74
Shakespeare, of course. malthaussen May 2017 #76
Yes - he had allies malaise May 2017 #78
I'm on to your plot klook May 2017 #85
I had the privilege of meeting Bob in person at Occupy Los Angeles KingCharlemagne May 2017 #75
RIP underpants May 2017 #77
Wow. What a story. byronius May 2017 #79
. DinahMoeHum May 2017 #80
RIP to a brave and good man. dalton99a May 2017 #81
rest gently, brave and good soul. niyad May 2017 #82
Oh, wow. kimmylavin May 2017 #83
To Bob's Family patriot39 May 2017 #84
Your presence is so much appreciated here... countryjake May 2017 #88
I am so sorry for your loss, patriot39. sheshe2 May 2017 #89
When I put on my seatbelt today malaise May 2017 #94
I can see why Pinboy's family was activism. LeftInTX May 2017 #90
How lovely to see you even during such a sad moment malaise May 2017 #91
Thank you for stopping by. brer cat May 2017 #99
Best to you and your family mcar May 2017 #100
I'm very touched to read this- he was a special guy. bettyellen May 2017 #104
Thank you for getting in touch with us. klook May 2017 #105
A life well lived. RIP. Fla Dem May 2017 #86
RIP MurderMittenLiberal May 2017 #87
The good, they die young Marthe48 May 2017 #92
Great life... Mike Nelson May 2017 #93
Sadly missed orangecrush May 2017 #95
Thank you for posting this, sheshe. calimary May 2017 #96
A Brother in Arms... kentuck May 2017 #97
sonofabitch trof May 2017 #98
He is what makes America great. kairos12 May 2017 #101
RIP to a good person. libtodeath May 2017 #106
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