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MIButterfly

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60. Oh no. I am so sorry to hear this sad news.

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 02:27 PM

Sep 2025

I will miss him, but I am so grateful to have known him, if only through his posts. I extend to his family and friends my deepest sympathy and please let them know how beloved he was here.

Rest in peace, Bob, our wonderful SalmonChantedEvening. You brought so much joy and laughter to so many people here. Thank you for that. The world is a much sadder place today.

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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 2025 #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