4 Years Ago Today, Andy Stephenson, died.

[goodboy]

Please kick and recommend. Let's never forget Andy, and the work he did to preserve our democracy and keep our elections free and fair for all Americans.
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Voting-rights activist Andy Stephenson was so full of life it seems impossible that he is dead. Surrounded by his life partner, Ted Edmondson, and members of his family, Stephenson passed away on Thursday, July 7, at Seattle's Virginia Mason Medical Center. The Seattle resident was 43.
http://www.seattleweekly.com/2005-07-13/news/a-fight-to-the-end/

On edit, post your favorite memories, and pictures of Andy

[Hell Hath No Fury]

1. Happily!

K&R

[peekaloo]

2. Long live Andy!

:patriot:

[mtnester]

3. Hard to believe it has been that long

Blessings on Andy's memory and all his friends

A pox on Bev Harris in his honor.

[Rockholm]

162. It is hard to believe it has been that long.

It's almost as long since I heard that cow's name, the Black Box Bitch.

[bermudat]

4. Was it 4 years ago?

I remember reading about his transition. God bless his soul.

[loudsue]

5. K & R for Andy!!

O8) :toast: :loveya:

I'll never forget this one amazing human being!

[hlthe2b]

6. We miss you, Andy

more than you could know... You are remembered... fondly

[Hawkeye-X]

7. Of course.

I remember it too well

[goodboy]

8. hey hawkeye...how're you? (nt)

[goodboy]

9. More pics here:

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[Senator]

134. adding my favorite pic

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Andy you rocked! We miss you very much around here. *blowing kisses*

[elehhhhna]

11. "Voter verified paper ballot as the ballot of record"

He made me repeat it (over the phone) until it was drummed in permanently.

Miss you, Andy.

[goodboy]

14. me too...(nt)

[KaryninMiami]

12. Wow-- 4 years already- amazing how fast the time has flown by.

Sending love to you Andy- I know you are smiling at us from wherever you are and you know we are beaming right back at you. Ted- not sure if you're still popping in here on occasion- sending a hug to you too (and to Ballot).

Somewhere I have some great photos Andy taken when we were all together in Nashville- what a fantastic conference that was. We had a blast running around Nashville doing touristy things! Plus, so many of us who had become online friends, got to meet each other in person- we had really become quite a powerful community of election reform activists. Geeez has it really been 4 years??

Here's a memory that will be with me forever... I had surgery the same week Andy had his surgery at John's Hopkins. I remember speaking to him just before he went in and a few days later, when I was just back from the recovery room, my cell phone rang in the hospital and it was him. I remember asking him how in the world he was able to be well enough to call me so soon after his surgery. He answered that he was doing ok but that he just wanted to make sure I was ok after mine. I was so shocked- his was the last voice I expected to hear so soon! He really was an inspiration to us all and someone I will never forget.

Anyway, cheers to Andy and to everyone he inspired to never stop working on saving democracy!

[blm]

41. Thankyou for the tender and personal touch.

.

[Senator]

133. You mentioned great photos

[KaryninMiami]

157. Ah yes- those great photos-- we did have a blast goofing around in Nashville--

I will never forget how much fun we had driving around together in between the amazing gatherings at the church. So much happened in that short time-- think about how many of us just showed up- from all over the country- it was just amazing. Clint was there, Brad was there wearing his "man on the street" hat- doing interviews with people downtown asking them if they thought the election had been legitimate (and other great questions), David Cobb was there, Cynthia McKinney- and you guys of course.

[BanzaiBonnie]

13. We will not forget you Andy

And why we must continue this fight for health care for all.


Damndable Freepers! We don't forget what they did either. Savage creeps.

[hwmnbn]

15. K&R for Andy...

He's smiling on and still inspiring us down here on earth.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

16. Andy, you are still missed.

[City Lights]

17. K&R for Andy. nt

[WilliamPitt]

18. K&R

:(

[EFerrari]

74. Love to you and your friendship and loyalty no matter what, Will.

Andy loved you very much. In fact, he turned me. lol

:hug:

[FarPoint]

106. Sorry for your loss of a most special friend.

I heard that you gave a heart felf eulogy from your soul at the funeral.

[madrchsod]

19. 4 years ago.....dam.

those were turbulent times here at du.


he lives on in the hearts and minds of those who knew him personally and those of us here who remember his love and passion.

[blm]

20. I loved my GBnC......always will.

.

[Catherine Vincent]

21. It's been 4 years?

:-(

[Robb]

22. Damn.

Four years. :(

Believe what you want, I think he saw the inauguration from the best seat in the house. :cry:

[KaryninMiami]

23. I agree! He watched the entire event

and watched over the voting as well in November.

[JitterbugPerfume]

24. never forget

[InvisibleTouch]

25. I only interacted with him once, sort-of...

...when I replied to his thread in which he wondered about what do you suppose happens after you die.

But it was clear that he was much-loved and respected by many, and I was sad to hear of his death - and angry over the extenuating circumstances.

Hope he's well aware now, in some way, that his political efforts were not in vain!

[Hissyspit]

26. Murdered.

By many individuals and a system.

[blm]

40. +1

.

[Ichingcarpenter]

43. plus 5........ Andy's writings turned me on to this site

he was working with a disinformation agent and a narcissistic individual.

We really do know what's what after 4 years at this site if you have been paying attention.

ANDY WAS A TRUE HERO!!!!!!

[MessiahRp]

55. Exactly.

Cold heartless bastards. Every single one of them.

Rp

[EFerrari]

73. And, he knew it. n/t

[Frank Cannon]

83. Took the word right out of my mouth

Fuckin' asshole Freepers.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

85. he was attacked by a very jealous person whose name will not be said

In Memory of Andy Stephenson

1962-2005
A good man, a tireless activist, and for too short a time, a friend.


Mostly a very very jealous person who could have been great except for a baseness,
a selfishness, a viciousness that led her to attack Andy and even publicly claim
Andy was faking illness.

This evilness resulted in the medical paypal account being frozen, which meant
Andy's surgery was delayed about 2 weeks. That was precious time he couldn't afford to lose,
and he lost his life because of it.

It was sad to see a supposed e-voting activist turn on her own and help drum
up hatred against someone so dear.

Andy had a trip planned to North Carolina but got very sick a few months before it could happen.
He would answer his phone, talk to people, share information, and teach.

I never had the honor to meet him in person, but those conversations by phone and email, and PM
meant alot.

He encouraged us to all continue, and he would be proud of how much we have achieved so far.

The E-voting movement is a very powerful one. In part, thanks to Andy's contributions.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

27. RIP Andy

I had the pleasure of meeting him in Seattle in 2003. He accomplished so much for a life that was so short. May he rest in peace and may his work never be forgotten. My deepest and sincerest thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies to his family and friends, on this the fourth anniversary of his loss:hug:

[vanboggie]

28. K&R for Andy

People are forgetting about stolen elections, Andy. May the anniversary of your loss remind them that we must continue working for a voter verified paper trail or the scummy rethugs will do it again. Rest in Peace dear Patriot and thank you for all you did for us.

[malmapus]

29. Wow, 4 years.

I living in So. Cal, working a stable job and passed along what I could to help with his operation. Had sent him a couple PM's here of support (not sure if he got them). Crazy what all has changed since then.

[malmapus]

107. Found my last PM to him, had forgotten about that thread I mention in it

What he was put through, hope it comes back to haunt a lot of people..


Get better
To: Andy_Stephenson
Date: May-12-05 11:07 AM

Hey man,

You don't know me, I just clicked on the thread you titled to nay-sayers. Thought it was going to be something else. As soon as I realized what the images were I backed out (just cause I don't need to see em and really feel for your privacy in this matter).

I just really feel bad that you have been put on the spot like that where you feel that you should do that when you should just be focused on things at hand.

But yeah, I never doubted you. Really hope that you beat that tumor and get better ok. Try not to let trolls get to ya, you have alot more folks out there pulling for you.

Joel

[opihimoimoi]

30. If ya could only come back to see the fruits the GOP has given us...so SWEET"

RIP....

[applegrove]

31. RIP Andy. I didn't know you well but you were an inspiration.

[Cleita]

32. Yes, he was one outstanding DUer and American patriot.

He could have still been with us if this country covered it's citizens with access to timely health care. With the best health care available here for a price, he couldn't get life sustaining surgery in time to save him because he had lost his insurance through a series of events in his life that left him uncovered.

[Kadie]

33. We miss you Andy.

[proud patriot]

34. Miss Ya Andy

:hug:

[Gemini Cat]

35. I will never forget him.

He was one of the good guys.

K&R

[progressoid]

36. We remember Andy.

:hug:

[NancyG]

37. I remember being with him in spirit from the first post about his jaundice

and fear of dying, the diagnosis and search for a surgeon, to the operation scheduling, to finally the surgery, the recuperation, to the message that Andy was resting peacefully with his family around him. I cried my self to sleep that night, and I never met the man. The internet can do that.

Andy did much to get us to the Obama election. Thank you, Andy.

[Flying Dream Blues]

38. Oh, Andy. We miss you! xoxoxoxo nt

[shireen]

39. a beautiful human being.

i didn't know him well, but admired him immensely.
:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

42. I still get tears in my eyes, thinking of Andy.

I never met him IRL, but did go to his memorial service, which was both beautiful and heartbreaking.

Andy, you will always be in my heart.

:patriot:

[yellerpup]

44. Remember always his humanity and his sense of moral equilibrium

and how cruelly unfair his partisan detractors were when they did their worst to try and stop him. Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace. Rest in triumph.

[madfloridian]

45. God Bush N Cheney

I think he took that name because that was who the right wing prayed to each day.

[Stephanie]

46. Andy crashed on my couch during the 2004 Republican convention

One night we decided to check out a Young Republicans party at a pool hall a few blocks away. The Young Republicans weren't very young, of course, they looked like bankers as they smoked outside the event, but Andy proceeded to make friends. He started handing out flyers about Voter Verified Paper Ballots and Black Box Voting. He attempted to pursuede the Republicans that this was their issue too, patiently explaining to them the dangers of electronic voting machines. He convinved a few of them, I think. He made friends everywhere he went, even at the RNC. (I remember him whipping out his beloved laptop to demonstrate to a waitress at the Stonewall how easy it was too manipulate votes on Diebold software). I miss him. xxS

[EFerrari]

69. I thought of you this morning.

In those last weeks when everything heated up, Andy called me 10 times a day and my husband grew jealous. I even called Gore to hit him up during the fundraiser and that was how much I loved Andy and how listening to him could be a dangerous activity.

lol

Our best, dear Andy.

Cheers, Stephanie.

:hug:

[sonias]

47. Andy I hope you are happy

You are not forgotten! John Gideon must be hanging out with you too. The two of you are probably talking up a storm!

:loveya:

Sonia

[sellitman]

48. He is missed

But never forgotten.

If you are watching us from somewhere I hope you find solace in the mess the Repiggies find themselves in.

[noiretextatique]

49. rip, andy

and thanks for everything you did :patriot:

[Individualist]

50. Doesn't seem possible that it has been four years

Here's to Andy :toast:

[coffeenap]

51. Thanks, goodboy!

Oh Andy, Daniel and I think of you all the time! You'd be proud of him--finished college at 19--on to a masters program! We will remember you always and I will keep my promise to you for as long as I control my brain! (Well, as much as I can, anyway :) )

Love to everyone who misses him!
:grouphug:

[EFerrari]

72. Right back to you, coffeenap.

:hug:

[annabanana]

52. Four Years... how can it have been that long?

Hurtful, hurtful times..

RIP, Andy.

[MessiahRp]

53. RIP Andy

Andy was one of the kindest souls I ever encountered here on DU and I am incredibly proud to say I have talked to someone so amazing.

Andy, you'll always be remembered and always be missed.

Rp

[keroro gunsou]

54. never had the pleasure

of chatting with him, but from what i've heard, i'd have enjoyed doing so. he was a good egg, doing the impossible for the often ungrateful.

[uppityperson]

56. k&r for Andy

[Aristus]

57. I miss Andy, and I never even got to meet him face-to-face.

I was robbed of that chance during the one opportunity I had. He was out the day I swung by his sandwich shop in Seattle. I left a note for him with the manager, and he PM'd me back to say thanks for trying. DU is just not the same without him... :-(

[jhain]

58. 4 years!?

I remember him well............I hope we are living up to his expectations.
I wonder how the puppy is doing?

[KurtNYC]

59. patriot

the real kind

[mdmc]

60. r

:kick:

[Historic NY]

61. Where has time gone?

[mdmc]

155. i ask the same question

[spanone]

62. that is just too hard to believe...rip andy....

:pals:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

63. One of the great ones

I contributed to his surgery fund and was surprised and delighted to receive a note and photograph in return.

As Cleita said, his story cries out for the need for universal health care as well as for verifiable voting. It's all connected.

[BlueIris]

64. I was just thinking about him. RIP. nt

[SunDrop23]

65. I never met him, but what an inspiration he was to me. Thank you Andy! (nfm)

[myrna minx]

66. 4 years.

I can't believe it. :cry:

[Stinky The Clown]

67. KnR

[Desertrose]

68. K&R for Andy.....

Miss you Andy. O8)

DR

[Phentex]

70. It doesn't seem that long ago...

I really thought the last operation was going to work. It was the first time I saw DUer's open their hearts.

He is missed.

[Vidar]

71. K&R for Andy.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

75. Forever Loved. And Missed.

Blessings Be Andy. :hug:

[EFerrari]

76. I don't know if I've ever said this but in those days that we were trying

to put money together for Andy's surgery, and while the thuggery was trying to kill our effort, DU was astonishing.

I was the money person and the hospital didn't even give me time to set up a checking account because they'd have put a hold on our checks and we didn't have that kind of time. And you all stepped up anyway. What DU did has to be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen any group of people do, or what I'll ever see.

And Andy felt that. He had you all under his sails and knowing that made the rest of his battle a little easier.

You all can be so very proud of that. I know I'm more proud of us than I can ever say.

Beautiful, contentious, stubborn as hell and more loyal than Mom DU.

Thank you so much for letting me witness that.


:grouphug:

[KaryninMiami]

82. You are so correct- it was an absolutely intense and unbelievable time-

What we accomplished in a very short time raising enough money to get him into that hospital was nothing short of a miracle. Everyone just came together- it was absolutely astounding. Step by step- strangers just giving whatever they could- doing whatever they could manage-- from all different locations. It is true, DU- it was a miraculous effort- and he did know that - I know this for a fact - I read him some of the posts when he was in the hospital and some times, late at night, as did many others in this community- our community- because that's what it is. And it blew him away and filled him with the love and helped him stay focused and helped him keep his humor in spite of the immense battle he was facing. I too will never forget that experience- it was extraordinary. Wherever Andy is at this moment, he too will never forget and you can bet that he is feeling our love right now- and beaming it right back down on us.

[EFerrari]

91. Intense is the word. I barely knew what PayPal was

or the Amazon thing and during those eleven days also got a bunch of checks and even cash in the mail from people who didn't know me from Adam.

From all over the country. From other countries. From everywhere.

But the very best part is, Andy was still well enough to know that and to take it in and to know how loved he was.

And DU made that part happen, every bit of it. :grouphug:

[KaryninMiami]

110. Amen to that- and yes, DU--please know this- it was extraordinary

and truly inspiring. I'm a bit teary at the moment, but I did have to chuckle about your Paypal comments- we were all sort of new to all of this and just starting to grasp the enormity of what could be accomplished with through viral marketing. And we were all strangers to each other - brought together by this collective clarity about how our democracy had been hijacked and Andy was leading the fight, lighting the path with a flashlight (and that wonderful, huge, very contagious grin!).

[bettyellen]

88. yes, that meant the world to Andy, it gave him faith.

[EFerrari]

98. Andy was a force of Nature.

Even when he was so sick, he made the feedback loop work because that's how he was.

lol

:toast:

[malaise]

77. K & R

Time flies fast

[enigmatic]

78. Andy was a good man

Who died far too young and I'll never forget him.

[EFerrari]

79. .

[democrank]

80. K & R

I miss him.

[merh]

81. .

:toast: here's to ya, Andy - you are missed.

:patriot:

[EFerrari]

87. . . .

:hug:

[merh]

89. .

:hug: :loveya:

[KoKo]

84. And...in his memory we should NEVER FORGET "VOTING RIGHTS" of Citizens

Paper Ballots and Audits and Recounts!

To this DAY the DEM CONGRESS WILL NEVER ADDRESS THIS ISSUE!

In ANDY's NAME...gotta Keep Working!

[KaryninMiami]

109. Indeed because many are STILL voting on those same machines-

We need to get this resolved once and for all- and get the Dems in Congress to pass a law for verifiable elections including paper ballots and or access to source codes.

[GOPisEvil]

86. Goddammit. It IS today, isn't it!

My favorite memory is one regarding the feng shui of my living room, which I have retold many times.

I miss that guy.

[UndertheOcean]

90. RIP Andy.

[Dennis Donovan]

92. Recommended - sadly...

:cry:

[Kurovski]

93. K&R. Today on the Thom Hartmann show...

there was a discussion on Election reform and how we are still in danger from election theft.

We must continue the challenges and keep on.

[garybeck]

94. RIP Andy. I hope they have "Planet of the Apes" re-runs up in Heaven.

nt

[shirlden]

95. My real American hero.

Miss you Andy.

[greatauntoftriplets]

96. I am happy to be the 111th person who recommended this thread.

My favorite memories are of visiting Andy and termite in Seattle. And then there was his last Christmas that he spent with me and my family. Oh, my family loved him, too.

Thanks for posting this.

A :toast: to Andy, who didn't drink, of course.

[Pool Hall Ace]

97. I didn't even know him, but

his loss was immense. G-d, I wish he were still here. :cry:

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

99. RIP Andy, and I know you are proud of us

we've come a long way. Thank you for all you did.

[many a good man]

100. KANDR

Great activist, extraordinary DUer, fantastic human being. Let's not forget he was "Mr. LBN" here for a long time and truly helped put this site on the map. He made a great contribution to exposing the folly of vapor ballots. RIP, Andy.

[Raine]

101. Andy you'll never be forgotten. nt

[Parche]

102. hard to believe its been that long

:cry: :cry: :cry:

The Heavens Angels have a gift with Andy..............

[Ellipsis]

103. Rest in peace.

[Liberal In Texas]

104. It doesn't seem that long ago. We miss ya Andy. And lets hope election reform doesn't fall off the

radar.

[stevedeshazer]

105. I can't believe It's been this long.

Long live Andy.

I met him at an aluminum plant in Longview, Washington. He was running for Secretary of State.

It was a union rally to keep the plant open post-Enron.

[Rhiannon12866]

108. K&R! I remember him well, one of my very first friends on DU, God_bush_n_cheney... ;(

I remember waking up to be greeted by the awful news. I miss him still and the world has a great void without his kindness, his humor and his passion... ;( :patriot:

[WillyT]

111. K & R For Andy !!!

:patriot:

:kick:

[Octafish]

112. He was a fighter against injustice, corruption and treason.

And a whole lot more.

I miss ya, Andy
even if I got ya banned for a while there.
I don't remember why, anymore.
Don't care, either.

Until the next time, my Friend...

[AwakeAtLast]

113. I had only been a DUer for a year at that time

I wish I had been able to get to know him better. By the time I got savvy enough, he was already sick. So sad that he didn't make it. There are so many DUers here who gave their all. It was amazing to see it all happen.

RIP Andy.

[graywarrior]

114. I still have my PM's from him

I will never forget him.

[Kurovski]

115. Kick. (nt)

[Turbineguy]

116. Hopefully

we've made a few improvements, but still have a long way to go.

[Batgirl]

117. RIP

When all that happened, I was new to DU. To see there were people like Andy actively engaged in figuring out how to fight back against the authoritarian wingnuts who'd been put in charge of the country - it was amazing and heartening. What a blow to all of us when he became ill and died. Even to a newcomer, it was like seeing a light go out.

[EFerrari]

118. Kick for our sweet Andy.

[WhiteTara]

119. you are not forgoten Andy

we're still fighting

[JNelson6563]

120. Many thanks for noting this anniversary.

We are all richer for having known Andy. :toast: :patriot:

Julie

[rocktivity]

121. He made me look good even from beyond the grave

Posted by Rocktivity Fri May-05-06:

...(T)his isn't so much an "add" as a memory I have of the late great DU-er Andy Stephenson. At the height of the Gannon scandal and his dozens of unexplained visits to the Bush White House, remember that he posted a story which suggested that some DC real estate companies were using their unoccupied properties for trysts between politicians and prostitutes? Maybe Fornigate isn't limited to hotels, and maybe it's not limited to FEMALE hookers...FOUND ANDY STEPHENSON'S THREAD!

:applause:
rocktivity

[lost-in-nj]

122. I was a lurker

but cried my eyes out when he passed

what a waste

and the friggen drama people made was so useless

Thanks Andy


lost

[denbot]

123. Andy had some of the most insightful and informative posts on this forum.

When it came to the aftermath of the 2000 theft, and the maneuvering for 2004 part duex, Andy wasn't just on the sidelines, he was fighting effectively for all of us.

Rest in peace patriot.
:kick:

[Helga Scow Stern]

124. I was just looking at a note from Andy...

it's on my ancestor altar. I'm glad I picked it up and read it again, just yesterday before I saw this.

[Daphne08]

125. I was greatly affected by Andy

and remember him so fondly.

I just can't believe four years have passed.

[Melissa G]

126. Andy was the definitive 'go to' guy for Election Reform answers

He was just a phone call or an email away and always ready to cheerfully talk, laugh and share what he knew. We never met in person, but I have still have my Andy pms and mostly very sweet memories. (And yes, towards the end some bittersweet memories.) We love you Andy.:hug: John Gideon, too!:grouphug: We work on in your memory!
You were the best of us! :toast:

[jpak]

127. K&R for Andy and all DUers that have passed on....

:patriot:

[omega minimo]

128. The work Andy was doing is the reason I came to DU early '05. Peace to him and his loved ones.

:grouphug:

[EFerrari]

129. Someone who knows Mike and Thom better than me,

we should thank them.

Because they were behind Andy all the way. :grouphug:

[slipslidingaway]

130. RIP :( nt

[VelmaD]

131. There's still a hole...

in my life that I don't think will ever get filled. I miss him every single day. I would give anything to hear his voice. This has been an awful day and I wasn't sure whether to post or not...it's been so long since I've really been around here. But I met Andy here. So it just seemed right.

Hugs to everyone else who needs them today.

[EFerrari]

132. Here's my song of love to you, VelmaD.

:hug:

[Roon]

135. Wish he was here for the Obama times

RIP Andy...I will never forget...

[eridani]

136. A possible memorial bill--

--mandatory hand count audits in WA state next year.

[juajen]

137. I wish we had made more progress. Sorry, Andy. NT

[lildreamer316]

138. Will never forget you, Andy.

I remember the fundraising, and everything after..I won't ever, ever forget that.
And I'll work to make sure it doesn't ever happen again.

[EFerrari]

139. Without Thom and Mike, it would all have been impossible.

Impossible.

Thom, Mike, thank you. Thank you so much for helping my friend, our Andy. We owe you.

[Lugnut]

140. K&R for Andy.

:(

[BobTheSubgenius]

141. 4 years. Amazing.

Thank you for working so hard on one of the most important issues of the day, Andy.

[Stephanie]

142. DId anyone send this to Termite yet?

I will if nobody has.

[EFerrari]

143. Would you? I emailed him but didn't send this.

[nadinbrzezinski]

144. God how time passes...

I remember that night, like yesterday.

It wasn't pleasant at all, and the freepers won my despising them that night. Not hate, I am careful about that, just despising them.

[farmboxer]

145. It's good to keep his memory alive

Wish he were still here, actually, he still is.

[philly_bob]

146. Andy would best be served if someone wrote a book with the facts ...

about the Stephenson affair -- PayPal and Bev and the Freepers and the hospital and everything, especially the Freepers!

I checked the Research Forum and there's nothing on Andy. His Wikipedia entry is down.

The facts are scattered all over the place. Can anybody offer the best link to the facts and place it in the research forum? Would love to see what happened to the Freepers who succeeded in delaying Andy's treatment.

Incidentally, I met him at Nashville election reform meeting. Good guy.

[slay]

147. K&R for Andy!

Has it really been 4 years already? I was probably only a member here for about 8 months before Andy died - he was one of the best - a truly good guy. I miss seeing him around. Thanks for all you did Andy! :hug:

[Generic Other]

148. Hey Goodboy

Thanks for the reminder.

Andy should be with us.

[kaygore]

149. And we still do not have verifiable voting!!! Andy would be frustrated!

He is sure missed!!!! I hope that the angels are holding him close.

[kaygore]

150. And we still do not have verifiable voting!!! Andy would be frustrated!

He is sure missed!!!! I hope that the angels are holding him close.

[Misskittycat]

151. Rest in peace, Andy.

[SoCalDemGrrl]

152. OMG! Four years? Andy was a great gift to DU-MISS HIM :(

[Bill Bored]

153. Andy, we tried. But it's complicated!

Glad you were there during some of the dark days, but the more things change, the more they stay the same. I'm thinking you kept them from getting a hell of a lot worse though!

R.I.P.

[Wilms]

154. .

[Blue Diadem]

156. Thank you for posting this goodboy.

Rest in peace Andy.

Hugs to Ted and all who knew and loved him.

[mod mom]

158. I worked w Andy on the election investigation after the Ohio '04 theft. He was a kind

& compassionate man who cared deeply about this country. Rest in peace Andy!

[Warpy]

159. I didn't save it

but one of my favorites was the drag photo with him and Termite.

It's a measure of his life how many of us still miss him, those of us who knew him only by his words and an occasional photo--some suitable for blackmail.

One thing I'm certain of, he did his work with us well and completed it before he left us, even though he didn't live long enough to know it.

I still miss him.

[helderheid]

160. miss you, Andy.

:cry:

[mogster]

161. A last kick, before this thread drops off the record and into history

Andy would have liked Obama - but of course not without keeping up the fight for the civil rights and democracy!

He would have been a fun guy to have around here today, resourceful and with the right spirit.

Thanks for posting this :)

[suffragette]

163. Hard to believe it's 4 years

We miss you.

[demodonkey]

164. One more kick, because our elections are still not safe and Andy deserves more.

Story I wrote during the Spring of 2005 here.
http://www.votepa.us/newsarchive/andystory.html

Remember that just because Obama won, it does NOT prove that the election problems have been corrected. All it proves it that the Democrats could win a landslide against one of the most unpopular administrations in history.

When things get closer, when the races tighten up again, the problems will still be there and sooner or later will come back to bite this country hard.

Please work for the election integrity organization of your choice in Andy's memory.

[HOLOS]

165. Miss Andy!!

[althecat]

166. RIP Andy Stephenson

May you recognize in your life the presence,
Power and light of your soul.

May you realize that you are never alone,
That your soul in its brightness and belonging
Connects you intimately with the rhythm of the universe.

May you have respect for your individuality and difference.

May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique,
That you have a special destiny here,
That behind the façade of your life
There is something beautiful and eternal happening.

May you learn to see your self
With the same delight,
Pride and expectation
With which God sees you in every moment.

- John O'Donohue