DUer ZodiakIronfist, husband of VenusRising, died this past Tuesday.

[lizziegrace]

With her permission, I'm posting to let you know that Rob died of an apparent heart-attack when they were traveling back from Texas after visiting family for the holiday. They live here in Columbus.

Rob had a heart condition. He was 38.

Please keep VenusRising in your prayers. They had the kind of love the rest of us could only dream of having in our lives.

Godspeed Rob.

[Capn Sunshine]

1. That's so sad

38 is just so young. My sympathies to the family and VenusRising

[ThatsMyBarack]

112. Rob was my age.

:cry:

[Bunny]

2. Oh no. My condolences to Venus.

:hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

3. Oh, my God.

I'm so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to VenusRising and Rob's family.

:grouphug: :grouphug:

[Sky Masterson]

4. Oh god no. :(

I am so sorry.This is heartbreaking.
My heart goes out to her and of course to Rob and his family.
She is such a sweet person.
:hug: for VR

[Richardo]

5. That is sad news

My condolences to Venus and their family.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

6. RIP Rob............n/t

[Broken_Hero]

7. Oh man,

I'm very sorry, take care VenusRising, stay strong...:hug:

[joeybee12]

8. How very sad...only 38....

Our thoughts are with her.

[lukasahero]

9. Oh god, not another

Thank you lizziegrace for letting us know. Please give VenusRising my deepest condolences. I can't imagine it... :cry:

[cbayer]

10. I am so very sad.

Rob was a moderator for a very short time here, but I enjoyed having him around while it lasted. Always with a strong opinion, but a wonderful ability to listen and reconsider.

I am so very, very sad for VenusRising and hope she has friends and family to comfort here. I can't even imagine what it would be like to lose my husband.

:grouphug:

[proteus_lives]

11. RIP.

Prayers to her and her family.

[InternalDialogue]

12. Fuck.

That's horrible news, lizziegrace.

Godspeed, indeed. Peace and strength to VR.

[hippywife]

13. Email to you, sweetie. n/t

[RFKHumphreyObama]

14. Oh no!

I remember VenusRising and how she used to talk about him in her posts and it was always so clear to me how much love and affection they had for each other. This is just so very, very, very sad beyond words

My deepest, sincerest and most heartfelt thoughts, prayers, sympathies and condolences are extended to VenusRising and her and Rob's family and friends, including you Lizziegrace. I'm so, so very sorry

:hug: :hug:

[denbot]

15. My condolences.

Peace to you.

[Call Me Wesley]

16. Safe passage, Rob.

May you be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, VenusRising. :hug:

I can't believe it. I just remember serving as a mod with him. Lighting a candle now. That is way too young.

[RetroLounge]

17. God I cannot even begin to tell you how sad this makes me...

We met at your house on new years eve at your party.

I used to watch his youtube videos to watch an amazing bass player jam out.

Please send my love to Venus for me...

:cry:

RL

[lizziegrace]

27. I will

this is why I was trying to reach you today.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Oh, no...

I am so very sorry to hear this dreadful news...

So young, way too young...

My deepest condolences to VenusRising and to all who knew and loved Rob.



:hug: :hug: :cry: :cry:

[Lil Missy]

19. Condolences to VR and family.

[flvegan]

20. Such terrible news. How very, very sad.

Both great DUers. I liked Zodiak a great deal.

[Gormy Cuss]

21. How horrible.

ZodiakIronfist was a gem. My heart goes out to you, VenusRising.

[Haole Girl]

22. Sending condolences

So very sad. :-(

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

23. My sincerest condolences

To VenusRising. I lost my husband on January 2 on his 33rd birthday. I know the hell and shock you are in VenusRising. Please PM me if you would like to.

Safe passage to your darling Rob.

[supernova]

24. Oh, how awful!

So saddened to hear this. :cry:

I will leave a note on FB too.

We talked a couple of times over the years about our wonky hearts.

I'm so sorry he wasn't able to have a good outcome.

My condolences to VR and their families.

:-(

[GreenPartyVoter]

25. Oh no! Another loss in the DU family. I am so very sorry for VenusRising. :^(

[av8rdave]

26. OMG How Terrible!

Condolences, vibes and prayers to VenusRising. RIP Rob.

Thanks for posting this, Lizziegrace.

[livetohike]

28. My sympathy to VenusRising and Rob's family and friends

Too young.....I hope the good memories they made together will help ease the sadness.

[Callalily]

29. So very sad.

My heart goes out to VenusRising and her family. Sending prayers and strength.

[Zomby Woof]

30. I am very sorry

My condolences to VenusRising for this terrible loss, and especially during this time of year. :-(

[Starry Messenger]

31. My heart goes out to VenusRising.

The world is a lot poorer without Zodiak in it. He won't be forgotten ever. What a horrible loss.

[LaurenG]

32. I am so very sorry. She is in my thoughts and prayers.

I am heartsick for her and her family.

[lizziegrace]

33. I'm so glad you got to meet them

Amazing couple. God I miss him and my heart is broken for her.

[smokey nj]

51. Amazing couple is absolutely right.

I'm sitting here crying, I feel so bad.

[myrna minx]

34. My deepest condolences.

:hug:

[redwitch]

35. oh no.

More sad news. RIP Rob. My sincere sympathies to VenusRising.

[PassingFair]

36. Oh NO! One of my favorite posters.

Such a wonderful couple!

This is so sad.

What a terrible loss for VenusRising and
for everyone who was lucky enough to have
known him.

:cry:

[Pithlet]

37. I'm so sorry.

I will keep them in my thoughts. Thanks for letting us know. Man, it's been a rough week on DU :(

[Whoa_Nelly]

38. Oh no! And I was just thinking about her earlier today

Most heartfelt condolences and support to VR and family. :hug:

[BeachBaby]

39. I don't know what to say.

:cry:

[auntAgonist]

40. RIP Rob, heartfelt condolences to Venus Rising

:hug: :cry: :hug:


replied elsewhere too.

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[Schema Thing]

41. So sorry Venus :(

[malaise]

42. Good grief he was young

Deepest sympathy to VenusRising, her family and friends. :grouphug:

[smokey nj]

43. This is absolutely horrible.

[YOY]

44. 2 DUers I like die in a week.

This ain't right.

[Sultana]

45. So sad

Condolences to her and family

[east texas lib]

46. His music gave me great joy. There are no words.

[CherokeeDem]

47. My Sympathies...

to VenusRising and their family and friends. He will be missed.

[Solly Mack]

48. Heartfelt sympathies

:hug:

[QC]

49. May he rest in peace and rise in glory! n/t

[HughBeaumont]

50. .

May he rest in peace. Thoughts go to his family.

[PeaceNikki]

52. I'm so sorry

Peace and comfort to VenusRising and all who loved him. :hug:

[glitch]

53. Our hearts are with you VenusRising. Swift flight ZodiakIronFist. nt

[IndianaGreen]

54. RIP

Condolences to VenusRising

:cry:

[madrchsod]

55. that`s terrible......38 is far to young

[TZ]

56. Very sad.

Can't say I really knew either and now I'm really sorry I did not get to meet them when I was out there. Always loved VenusRising's cat stories..:(

[Shell Beau]

57. Far too young. I am so sorry for her and his family and friends.

RIP Rob. I am sorry.

[AwakeAtLast]

58. So sorry to hear this

My her family find strength and peace in this very difficult time.

:grouphug:

[Phentex]

59. I'm very sorry....

I'll be thinking of you, VR!

[The empressof all]

60. So very sad...

He was a good man. He'll be sorely missed. :cry:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

61. I'm very sorry.

That's so young. Very sad...

[CreekDog]

62. I'm so sorry to hear this sad news

I wish there was something I could do to change it.

:(

[greatauntoftriplets]

63. My condolences to VenusRising.

How very sad.

[crim son]

64. No.

I can't believe this.

[applegrove]

65. Very sad.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

66. Oh VenusRising, my dear friend

My heart is aching for you. :cry:

My sincerest condolences and sympathies. :hug: :hug: :hug:

You and Rob are in my thoughts.

[rasputin1952]

67. This is sad news...

We are somewhat lesser now.

May only the best of memories come forward during this time of deep sadness.

May the pain be brief, and the warmth of love caress VenusRising and her family.

[juno jones]

68. I am sorry to hear this. n/t

[Stinky The Clown]

69. Very sad news.

38

VERY sad.

My condolences to all.

[femmocrat]

70. My deepest condolences to VenusRising.

What a terrible thing to happen.

[Odin2005]

71. OMG!

:cry:

[Danger Mouse]

72. I am terribly sorry to hear this.

:(

[ralps]

73. Oh Dear!! Hugs to VenusRising!!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo: O8) :loveya: :hug: :grouphug: :hug:

[foxfeet]

74. I'm so sorry. I wish her peace and healing .

[bigwillq]

75. RIP Rob

How sad. Keeping Venus and her family in my thoughts. :( :cry:

[Pool Hall Ace]

76. I am so sorry to hear this. :(

R.I.P., Rob :cry:

Hugs to VR and family :grouphug:

[Aristus]

77. Farewell, Rob. You will be missed, sir.

God be with you, VenusRising. The rest of us will be, that's for sure... :grouphug:

[Swede]

78. Condolences to the family.

RIP ZodiakIronfist.

[graywarrior]

79. That is so heartbreaking!

[Writer]

80. Too young. I am so sorry to read this.

:hug:

Many good thoughts for VenusRising and her family.

[Dystopian]

81. My heartfelt condolences to VenusRising

This is truly heart wrenching....
Peace and love to all who loved him...

Rest in Peace, Rob

[DoBotherMe]

82. My sympathies to her

And her family. Dana ; )

[Robeson]

83. So sorry...

...:grouphug:

[AllenVanAllen]

84. My deepest sympathies Venus Rising

May her and her loved ones find peace and comfort. Rest in peace Rob.

[emilyg]

85. My condolences.

[blogslut]

86. I'm so sorry

Peace for Venus.

[Wapsie B]

87. My deepest sympathies to her and her family.

[Eyerish]

88. RIP Zodiak/Rob...

Your passion & presence will be greatly missed.
Peace and Love to Venus and their family during this time.
This has been such a sad week for DU :(

[KittyWampus]

89. Aw, Rob. So very young. RIP and peace to VenusRising

[abq e streeter]

90. my deepest and sincerest sympathies , Venus; I don't know what else to say...

but my thoughts and prayers are with you and Rob's eternal soul tonight . I really am so, so sorry...

[MilesColtrane]

91. So young...

My heart goes out to VenusRising and all of Rob's friends and family.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

92. Another DUer gone?!

Deepest sympathy to VenusRising and the rest of the family and friends.

[ThomCat]

93. Oh no!

:cry:

I can't even imagine what kind of shape VenusRising must be in. :(

Rob was a wonderful person. I really enjoyed meeting him and talking to him when I was there in Columbus.

[Shallah Kali]

94. I am so sorry for her loss and that of all who cared for him

My deepest sympathiest.

[fizzgig]

95. oh gods. no, no, no

:cry:

rest well rob and all my love and prayers to venus

[muriel_volestrangler]

96. How awful - my thoughts are with you, VenusRising

Rob was a good DUer, a good mod, and a good man. What a sad loss. :hug:

[krispos42]

97. Oh, that's terrible.

So young for a heart attack :-(

Hugs for VenusRising

:grouphug:

[MissHoneychurch]

98. My condolences VenusRising

:hug:

Rest in peace Rob.

:cry:

[stuntcat]

99. awful..

I saw this on Fb a few hours ago, I was sad ever since. Rob has such peace, but I know it's going to be hard for her ;( I would give her the best hug if I could.

[lost-in-nj]

100. i am so sorry

:hug:

lost

[BlueIris]

101. All best to the VenusRising family. nt

[Highway61]

102. So sorry to hear this

My deepest condolences to her.

[Mad_Dem_X]

103. My deepest condolences.

38 is way too young. May he rest in peace. :(

[southpaw]

104. My sympathies to VenusRising

and the rest of Rob's family and close friends.

All of us at DU have lost a great guy.

I had just recently started following Rob's YouTube channel. He was quite a talented bassist and really loved to play the instrument. His video's are testament to this.

Rock on, Zodiak.

[peekaloo]

105. Condolences.

:hug:

[DarkTirade]

106. I am very sorry to hear that.

They're both wonderful people, and I'm glad they had the time together that they had.

[racaulk]

107. Oh no!

My deepest condolences, VenusRising. I'm so sorry for your loss.

RIP, Rob.

:(

[Rosie1223]

108. That's so sad

My condolences to VenusRising and her family and friends.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

109. what? oh god.

i am very sorry to hear about this.

[tigereye]

110. oh, that is so sad

prayers and healing vibes for her. :hug:

[pleah]

111. Very sad news. So sorry to hear this.

[johnnie]

113. Terrible news

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with her and their family.

[Heidi]

114. Love to you, sweet gf.

You and Rob have always been lights, and Rob is still a light. I wish you comfort, friend. :hug:

On edit: Thank you, lizziegrace, for letting us know. :hug:

[RainDog]

115. Oh, so sorry to hear

I've not been in the lounge for so long. I just came here today for the first time in ages.

I am so sorry to hear about VenusRising's husband. She has always been such a beautiful soul here.

I hope she is surrounded by love at this time of loss.

[LaraMN]

116. Unbelievably sad.

I'm so sorry that VR is faced with such tremendous and undeserved pain.

Love to her and many kind thoughts sent her way.

[Crabby Appleton]

117. My condolences to VenusRising and family

38 - So young

R.I.P. Rob

[Deep13]

118. Very sorry to hear it.

:(

[plcdude]

119. How terrible

My heart and thoughts and prayers go out to VenusRising and family. I am so sorry.

[beac]

120. So sorry for your loss, VenusRising.

:hug:

[windbreeze]

121. RIP Rob...

condolences and great sympathy to VenusRising and family for this awful loss...wb

[d_b]

122. R.I.P.

[proud2BlibKansan]

123. Condolences to VenusRiding

Way too young to die.

[OnyxCollie]

124. I'm so sorry.

Geez, only 38 years old.

[MzNov]

125. Dear VenusRising, I'm so so sorry

sincere condolences and wishes :cry:

[SeattleGirl]

126. How unbelievably sad

Love and comfort to VenusRising, and safe passage to Rob.

:hug:

[lildreamer316]

127. This breaks my heart.

I love you muchly, VenusRising. :hug:

[DainBramaged]

128. Oh God, I am soo so sorry.....

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[mdmc]

129. Godspeed

Rob

[babylonsister]

130. My sincere condolences sent to VenusRising.

I'm so sorry for your loss. :hug:

[Shine]

131. Damn...I'm sorry to hear it.

:( Blessings to VenusRising and her family.

[Lady President]

132. May he be in peace

I also was lucky enough to meet them at your house a couple years ago. What a lovely couple and so clearly in love. It still makes me smile that Rob kept calling me "ma'am" despite the fact that we were the same age. What a gentleman!

I'm here in Columbus, so if there is anything that is needed, please let me know.

RIP Rob.

[WinkyDink]

133. So young! Sincere condolences to you, {{{VenusRising}}}.

[Minimus]

134. My deepest sympathy VR - you are in my thoughts.

[UrbScotty]

135. Oh dear.

How horrible it is when this happens. And to think that he was only 38...

I wish I knew what to say, VenusRising, but all I can give you right now is a hug.

:hug:

[Pushed To The Left]

136. I'm very sorry to hear this

Hugs, prayers and good vibes to VenusRising and family :hug:

[lizziegrace]

137. Thank you to everyone who's sent thoughts and prayers

the funeral is set for Monday in his hometown.

I know VenusRising will be overwhelmed when she sees the threads here, in GD, her Facebook page and Rob's youtube channel.

:hug:

[JitterbugPerfume]

138. I am so sorry to hear this

:grouphug:

[Flaxbee]

139. I just saw this... I'm so very sorry to hear this.

May Rob rest in peace, and his loved ones find some peace of their own. All my best to VenusRising.

[Highway61]

140. So very sorry

my deepest condolences to her and her family

[Kali]

141. oh I am so sorry

glad this got kicked, I was gone last weekend and didn't see it.

shitty start to the year for way too many people, I hope things get better soon.