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26. RIP SCE!

Reply to auntAgonist (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 01:58 PM

Sep 2025

You always made my Sunday a bit brighter with the LOLCats.

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This is my final update for SCE [View all] auntAgonist Sep 2025 OP

Oh no! I'm so very sorry LearnedHand Sep 2025 #1

thanks so much for telling us. We will miss him rurallib Sep 2025 #2

RIP SCE kimbutgar Sep 2025 #3

hear hear jaymac Sep 2025 #42

Damn. RIP Bob.❤️ underpants Sep 2025 #4

The DU community has lost a great contributor and friend. My deepest sinkingfeeling Sep 2025 #5

RIP, SCE! And thanks for all the cats. Ocelot II Sep 2025 #6

So sorry to hear this! 2naSalit Sep 2025 #7

RIP, SCE, May your memories be a blessing to those that loved you. debm55 Sep 2025 #8

Thank you for keeping us informed..this is truly a sad day 😢💙 Deuxcents Sep 2025 #9

Damn, that's sad news. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2025 #10

I'll really miss him Laurelin Sep 2025 #11

My condolences. CentralMass Sep 2025 #12

R.I.P. Bob Marthe48 Sep 2025 #13

Oh my heart. If ever this quote applied to his presence among us,it is surely fitting for SCE: KitFox Sep 2025 #14

Damn. progressoid Sep 2025 #15

Oh, thanks for letting us know. pnwest Sep 2025 #16

Rest well, dear Bob UpInArms Sep 2025 #17

😭 RIP we can do it Sep 2025 #18

oh no mike_c Sep 2025 #19

So sad. This is a big loss for DU. He brought us smiles every week. IcyPeas Sep 2025 #20

Very sorry. Loved his posts. Silent Type Sep 2025 #21

He will be greatly missed but thought about every Sunday MacKasey Sep 2025 #22

;-( elleng Sep 2025 #23

Thank you for letting us know. I looked forward to his post every week. May he have a fortunate reincarnation, or diane in sf Sep 2025 #24

RIP, Bob. rubbersole Sep 2025 #25

RIP SCE! TexasTowelie Sep 2025 #26

One of the greatest DUers of all time. I am thankful for the many years he made life lighter here. NNadir Sep 2025 #27

Oh NOOOO! I'm SO going to miss him! CousinIT Sep 2025 #28

Such sad news. pandr32 Sep 2025 #29

Oh, no...how sad. Mad_Dem_X Sep 2025 #30

RIP dear SCE. Nanuke Sep 2025 #31

This is just heartbreaking Danmel Sep 2025 #32

RIP ProfessorGAC Sep 2025 #33

One big, beautiful light in this ever-more-dark world has gone out. AverageOldGuy Sep 2025 #34

This is very sad. I am so sorry :( JoseBalow Sep 2025 #35

Rest in the laughter you gave all of us MontanaMama Sep 2025 #36

Thank you for letting us know. Collimator Sep 2025 #37

RIP Bob. WestMichRad Sep 2025 #38

He was truly one of a kind here and will be dearly missed. herding cats Sep 2025 #39

Oh no! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2025 #40

Oh, I am so very sorry to hear this. DarthDem Sep 2025 #41

thank you for letting us know. barbtries Sep 2025 #43

Thank you 💔 godsentme Sep 2025 #44

I'm so sorry to hear this. calimary Sep 2025 #45

He brought joy to so many. Vibes to him and his loved ones. applegrove Sep 2025 #46

So very sad to read this Grim Chieftain Sep 2025 #47

So sorry to hear. Nululu Sep 2025 #48

He gave so much to DU's sanity needs duhneece Sep 2025 #49

What a crushing blow otchmoson Sep 2025 #50

I am so sorry cate94 Sep 2025 #51

SalmonChantedEvening aka Bob Clouds Passing Sep 2025 #52

I am so sorry mgardener Sep 2025 #53

Oh no karin_sj Sep 2025 #54

This sweet, fun man will be missed. RIP, SCE. Greybnk48 Sep 2025 #55

Crap. Rest in peace, Bob. Whyisthisstillclose Sep 2025 #56

Thanks for the laughs Submariner Sep 2025 #57

I am so sorry. hamsterjill Sep 2025 #58

That got me. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. chowder66 Sep 2025 #59

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. MIButterfly Sep 2025 #60

SCE. BOB GATENBY. OBITUARY auntAgonist Sep 2025 #61

Thank you for sharing this, auntAgonist FemDemERA Oct 2025 #237

So very sorry for your loss. In many ways, it is our loss too. He is already missed. appleannie1 Sep 2025 #62

May heaven be Salmon Chanted Evening forever. Festivito Sep 2025 #63

Oh such sad news catchnrelease Sep 2025 #64

💔 irisblue Sep 2025 #65

Peace and strength to his family. We have lost a shining star. LoisB Sep 2025 #66

"""{ AllaN01Bear Sep 2025 #67

... and the wheel turns. WheelWalker Sep 2025 #68

May he rest in peace Wicked Blue Sep 2025 #69

A lost CONSTANT around here. Prairie_Seagull Sep 2025 #70

This is sad news. Our Sundays will now have less smiles and less fun. Polly Hennessey Sep 2025 #71

Oh I loved you SCE! mntleo2 Sep 2025 #72

So sorry to hear this. My sympathy to his family. Always loved his posts. GoneOffShore Sep 2025 #73

I am seriously going to miss him Mr.Bee Sep 2025 #74

So very sad. 💔 GentryDixon Sep 2025 #75

🌸 Love Surrounds You On Your Journey Home Donkees Sep 2025 #76

That was lovely. democrank Sep 2025 #103

Thank you..I've only known the first part of this chant. electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #241

So sad to lose a beloved DU presence. And, I have to add, one of the really great DU usernames. :) eppur_se_muova Sep 2025 #77

RIP sheshe2 Sep 2025 #78

My deepest condoences, auntAgonist. choie Sep 2025 #79

Oh nooo. StarryNite Sep 2025 #80

He was a light for all. Sending you aloha and mahina Sep 2025 #81

I am so sorry to hear that, my sincerest condolences. Pacifist Patriot Sep 2025 #82

Crying Betakin Sep 2025 #83

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #238

Welcome to DU, Betakin. calimary Oct 5 #245

sympathy flower cats for this sorrowful occasion orleans Sep 2025 #84

So sad! Doodles Sep 2025 #85

I'm sad to hear that Renew Deal Sep 2025 #86

I logged in to DU every Sunday morning specifically NameAlreadyTaken Sep 2025 #87

So sorry to hear this Picaro Sep 2025 #88

He brought joy, laughter, and the wonders of nature into our house every Sunday. He will be sorely missed. surfered Sep 2025 #89

Go in peace big guy. Eko Sep 2025 #90

So sorry. COL Mustard Sep 2025 #91

I am sorry to hear this Sanity Claws Sep 2025 #92

A gentle soul that touched us all fargone Sep 2025 #93

This breaks my heart BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 #94

💔 CountMyVote4Reality Sep 2025 #95

May he Rest in Peace Figarosmom Sep 2025 #96

He will be missed Johnny Noshoes Sep 2025 #97

This is very sad to hear, my heart goes out to his family and friends Bev54 Sep 2025 #98

Saddened cachukis Sep 2025 #99

Damn. I will miss his posts so much. Condolences to his friends and family Marie Marie Sep 2025 #100

... SamKnause Sep 2025 #101

... Docreed2003 Sep 2025 #102

Thanks for telling us auntAgonist, I'll continue the Sunday LOL Animals for SCE ralps Sep 2025 #104

Thanks you so much! creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #174

Thank you auntAgonist Sep 2025 #180

DU will not be the same without him. stage left Sep 2025 #105

SCE was a wonderful DUer malaise Sep 2025 #106

Rest well SCE berniesandersmittens Sep 2025 #107

We'll all meet you some day BaronChocula Sep 2025 #108

The loss of SCE leaves a huge hole in the very heart of DU. 3catwoman3 Sep 2025 #109

Thank you for the update, sad as it is. democrank Sep 2025 #110

RIP, Bob nuxvomica Sep 2025 #111

I knew SCE for nearly the entire time he was here with us at DU. He was a good friend. Aristus Sep 2025 #112

I am so sad to hear this. RiP dearest SCE ms liberty Sep 2025 #113

Resquiat in Peace, Some Enchanted Bob IbogaProject Sep 2025 #114

Oh no!!! orangecrush Sep 2025 #115

I'm so very sorry. He was my Sunday morning wake up. I will miss him. flashman13 Sep 2025 #116

so sorry to all who loved him Kali Sep 2025 #117

I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all his loved ones here. highplainsdem Sep 2025 #118

Rest easy with the kittehs, Bob. LudwigPastorius Sep 2025 #119

I will really miss his posts Jarqui Sep 2025 #120

I read "Willow Grove" and I said, "Hey that's near me!". BigmanPigman Sep 2025 #121

🙏❣️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2025 #122

I send my deepest condolences lindalou65 Sep 2025 #123

I'll miss the Sunday morning OPs with SCE DinahMoeHum Sep 2025 #124

Sad day AKwannabe Sep 2025 #125

So sorry to hear that. red dog 1 Sep 2025 #126

Condolences Duncanpup Sep 2025 #127

Peace be with you Wild blueberry Sep 2025 #128

His loss is felt. BadgerMom Sep 2025 #129

Hail the Traveler! Deep State Witch Sep 2025 #130

... defacto7 Sep 2025 #131

Dang. Iggo Sep 2025 #132

So much sadness for one who shared so much joy maineac Sep 2025 #133

Now cracks a noble heart OldSWODog Sep 2025 #134

I am so sorry to hear this Lulu KC Sep 2025 #135

I hope somehow he knew TNNurse Sep 2025 #136

The first star I see tonight will reflect his light and enchant our evening. Efilroft Sul Sep 2025 #137

God Speed Bob proud patriot Sep 2025 #138

He's in a better place Pas-de-Calais Sep 2025 #139

To SCE's family, aAKesha, and all DUers mourning SCE, I'm so very sorry to hear this news. HeartsCanHope Sep 2025 #140

For the joy you gave us, you will be sorely missed tavernier Sep 2025 #141

... ancianita Sep 2025 #142

RIP Dear SCE ReRe Sep 2025 #143

Such a loss PatSeg Sep 2025 #144

auntAgonist .......... Upthevibe Sep 2025 #145

Oh, no. It's as if everyone's going now. NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2025 #146

I can think of few folks who will be missed more - TBF Sep 2025 #147

I am so sorry to hear of his death. He has been a beloved institution here at DU. I can't begin to imagine generalbetrayus Sep 2025 #148

Cross gently, Bob. You brought so much joy to so many... thank you. n/t TygrBright Sep 2025 #149

Cross gently, Bob. You brought so much joy to so many... thank you. n/t TygrBright Sep 2025 #150

Rest In Paradise, SalmonChantedEvening (Bob) Niagara Sep 2025 #151

I am deeply saddened... GiqueCee Sep 2025 #152

My heart goes out to you and the rest of his loved ones. femmedem Sep 2025 #153

Very saddened by this news SaveOurDemocracy Sep 2025 #154

So sorry 🙏 RIP Bob TommieMommy Sep 2025 #155

It is with a grief stricken heart that I thank you for so JMCKUSICK Sep 2025 #156

RIP, SCE Alice Kramden Sep 2025 #157

For us, SCE planted seeds KT2000 Sep 2025 #158

💔 chia Sep 2025 #159

God speed, Bob! intheflow Sep 2025 #160

Words fail me synni Sep 2025 #161

SCE touched all our hearts mnhtnbb Sep 2025 #162

Seems like the end of a DU era Blue Owl Sep 2025 #163

Through tears and memories of joy brought. Solly Mack Sep 2025 #164

So very sorry sdfernando Sep 2025 #165

I am so very deeply sorry. 😞 nt Javaman Sep 2025 #166

So sad to see this. redwitch Sep 2025 #167

Tears over the loss of someone creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #168

R.I.P. dear SCE gademocrat7 Sep 2025 #169

So sorry to hear this. 70sEraVet Sep 2025 #170

RIP SCE John Coktosten Sep 2025 #171

"Though SCE is gone, his spirit on DU lives on". RIP Emile Sep 2025 #172

I was such a fan Smilo Sep 2025 #173

What sad news. He was a truly good soul. Swede Sep 2025 #175

Oh so sorry! Safe passage SCE. AllyCat Sep 2025 #176

I'm just now seeing this. And I'm heartbroken. Dem2theMax Sep 2025 #177

I'm sorry to learn this. Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2025 #178

I have no words. I thank SCE for years of smiles and laughs. Ziggysmom Sep 2025 #179

Sundays will never be the same here. Gimpyknee Sep 2025 #181

Oh, no! So sad! tblue37 Sep 2025 #182

My heart is so heavy. Bob babylonsister Sep 2025 #183

Rest in Peace SCE LittleGirl Sep 2025 #184

Thanks, Bob, for the laughs and the joy you brought to Sundays JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2025 #185

The world is a little darker today. rationalcalgarian Sep 2025 #186

So sorry to hear this Old Terp Sep 2025 #187

Thank you, Bob MysteriousStranger Sep 2025 #188

Bob was some of God's best work.. Permanut Sep 2025 #189

We needed to know. Thank you. auntAgonist for your conscientious updates. soldierant Sep 2025 #190

I love that quote. babylonsister Sep 2025 #198

I am so sad to hear this. Trueblue Texan Sep 2025 #191

RIP SCE c-rational Sep 2025 #192

RIP Codifer Sep 2025 #193

Thank you. Rest in peace SCE, and thank you for all the love, compassion and humor. 58Sunliner Sep 2025 #194

He was a great part of our little world. byronius Sep 2025 #195

A DU icon ornotna Sep 2025 #196

RIP Robert... CaptainTruth Sep 2025 #197

Rest In Peace JustinBulletin Sep 2025 #199

RIP SCE Roy Rolling Sep 2025 #200

SCE Gave DU Members the Best Gift of All FloridaDAR Sep 2025 #201

Thank you for the update. FemDemERA Sep 2025 #202

I'm so sorry to hear this. WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2025 #203

I'm sad to hear this cmos_sue Sep 2025 #204

First responders cmos_sue Sep 2025 #208

... FailureToCommunicate Sep 2025 #205

I am so sorry MerrilyMerrily Sep 2025 #206

He was one of a kind. Building community with humor and affection. JudyM Sep 2025 #207

I'm so sad to see this. mountain grammy Sep 2025 #209

Heartbreaking raising2moredems Sep 2025 #210

Thank you for letting us know. mwmisses4289 Sep 2025 #211

Damn. RIP. area51 Sep 2025 #212

Will be so missed. Dear_Prudence Sep 2025 #213

Aww he was an absolute gem... róisín_dubh Sep 2025 #214

He was a good guy TlalocW Sep 2025 #215

Just saw this Bayard Sep 2025 #216

A very sad loss for his family and certainly for DU Rhiannon12866 Oct 2025 #217

Fair winds at your back, SCE. EuterpeThelo Oct 2025 #218

Thanks so much! auntAgonist Oct 2025 #222

Thank you so much for letting us know. I am in tears. colorado_ufo Oct 2025 #219

Thank you for all the joy you brought us. murielm99 Oct 2025 #220

I am so sorry. He brought so much happiness and comfort to so many. catrose Oct 2025 #221

A soul with only love to share..... peacebuzzard Oct 2025 #223

Bob was a blessing to us all. He is already missed. RIP, SCE! Ilsa Oct 2025 #224

I am heartbroken at this news, he was such a ray of sunshine to so many of us! lark Oct 2025 #225

... mercuryblues Oct 2025 #226

Very sorry to hear this news sestina Oct 2025 #227

Thanks for the update. OldBaldy1701E Oct 2025 #228

Bob will shine on in our hearts forever! mentalsolstice Oct 2025 #229

rest in peace sce....from rayma dawn5651 Oct 2025 #230

Feeling so very sad for our loss . . . Michiblue Oct 2025 #231

Aw crap....I'm so sorry. PCIntern Oct 2025 #232

I am heartbroken and saddened deeply by this news. Moostache Oct 2025 #233

Very sorry to hear this angrychair Oct 2025 #234

Please accept my condolences. n/t malthaussen Oct 2025 #235

What terrible, terrible news. I hope his passing was easy and quick. BobTheSubgenius Oct 2025 #236

You said it all ... auntAgonist Oct 2025 #242

It was the very, very least I could do. BobTheSubgenius Oct 2025 #243

Oh no - so sorry to hear this haele Oct 2025 #239

Oh, RIP Dear SCE. Bringing laughter, cuteness, and beauty to all of us here. electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #240

I was afraid to open DU today Phentex Oct 2025 #244

I knew this was coming, but had been away from DU when our beloved Bob (SCE)'s loss was announced. hlthe2b Nov 1 #246