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Thu Jan-20-11 08:39 AM
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Today's DU Homepage has screen captures of the DU homepage from the last 10 years---from 2001 to today.
I clicked on Jan. 24th, 2002 page and immediately let out a chuckle...for there, on the right side of the page, under Late Breaking News, was Khephra in all his glory.
The Man was a posting machine.... and DU will never ever have one like him again.
I remember looking at his post counts and marveling at how many posts he had compared to everyone else. ---it was like everyone had 1000---he had 20,000....I'm convinced that if he were alive today he's be closing in on a million.
AND---he didn't just post crap--- he posted interesting and important stories from every source on the nets.... so you know the dude had to read what he posted before he posted.
If there was a nomination for the Top DU'er for the 10th anniversary--- I'd have to nominate Khep... for sure.
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Thu Jan-20-11 08:42 AM
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Thu Jan-20-11 08:43 AM
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I think his was the first individual DUer to register in my mind as an individual, unique personality when I got here.
:toast: Keph, we miss ya.
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Thu Jan-20-11 08:52 AM
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3. Exactly right about Kheph, I have been here 10yrs. and I still haven't broken 20k |
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and I feel like I have posted A LOT!!!
He IS missed...
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Thu Jan-20-11 08:55 AM
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4. I remember him being a very decent guy, too |
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I never met him offline and only had a few direct private mail exchanges with him, but when I heard he died I was hit as hard as if I'd lost a very close friend.
RIP, Khephra.
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Thu Jan-20-11 09:02 AM
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I never started my morning without him. Cried like I had lost my best friend when he died and still think of him often. Hugs to you, Keph.
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Thu Jan-20-11 09:03 AM
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Came to DU in the middle of it's existence and looked forward to his posts. It left a hole when he passed. That's why I praise the LBN crew for carrying on his quest to dispense the unvarnished truth.
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Thu Jan-20-11 09:05 AM
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7. Indeed. And it was 6 years ago last week that we lost him. |
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Fri Jan-21-11 11:03 AM
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I posted below, I've been thinking of him so much lately. But I couldn't remember when it happened.
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Thu Jan-20-11 09:13 AM
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8. when I think of Khephra |
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I think: Devotion, Kindness and Integrity
I saw nostamj's post, too.
Whew...
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Thu Jan-20-11 09:14 AM
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Thu Jan-20-11 09:59 AM
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12. The first time I met other DUers in person was Kephra's funeral. |
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A very sad event but meeting and talking with so many intelligent, passionate people helped enormously.
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Thu Jan-20-11 10:00 AM
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13. He *was* LBN. Big shoes ever since. |
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:51 PM
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43. I agree. His prowess at posting in LBN was staggering. |
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Thu Jan-20-11 10:21 AM
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14. Yup, ya got me vote.... |
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Thu Jan-20-11 10:22 AM
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15. kef was wonderful in so many ways....a truly decent man |
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Thu Jan-20-11 10:26 AM
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Thu Jan-20-11 04:56 PM
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19. Kheph had several TVs set up |
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Edited on Thu Jan-20-11 04:57 PM by kskiska
so he could cover Congress and he recorded every utterance of W back in the early days of his misadministration.
He was quite a guy. We used to compete to post the top stories when the next day's papers appeared around midnight. I'm sorry I never met him, aside from e-mails.
I wonder how his mother is doing.
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Thu Jan-20-11 10:51 PM
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28. Oh my goodness, another oldtimer I haven't seen for a while |
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:32 PM
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:hi: I'm still kicking around but I don't post much anymore. I've been here since Day 1. Good to hear from you.
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Thu Jan-20-11 06:06 PM
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20. A true light, Kephra wrote the truth and stated his mind |
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He was a fearless and loyal patriot.
Second (or ten thousandth or the number) his nomination.
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Thu Jan-20-11 06:18 PM
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22. I miss him. Always will. n/t |
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Thu Jan-20-11 06:20 PM
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23. He was a living newsroom teletype machine! :^) |
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Thu Jan-20-11 06:24 PM
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24. Khephra WAS Latest Breaking News! I was fearful that at his passing no-one could fill his shoes... |
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and I was correct! Thankfully EVERYONE stepped up to the plate and kept LBN the amazing resource it is to this day!
E Pluribus Khephra!
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Thu Jan-20-11 10:38 PM
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26. yes, Khephra was my inspiration for |
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posting interesting articles from far away press and reading his posts taught me good posting form. I miss him and he will forever be in my heart.
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Thu Jan-20-11 10:45 PM
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27. He's the reason I registered |
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I lurked here since 2001, but never registered. I can remember him posting questions about being a Mason. I registered to respond to him. There was just something about his post that seemed so non-threatening that I decided it would be okay to reply (I'm dyslexic and message boards cause me a ton of anxiety.) He was the first person who welcomed me here, and was the best source of news on the 'net. :(
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Thu Jan-20-11 10:53 PM
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:02 PM
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32. He loved DU and DU loved him back. |
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:10 PM
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but I've only been here since 2008. I'll have to go back and find some of his posts.
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:12 PM
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:16 PM
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35. he was our sole and essential news source on 9/11 |
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I couldn't log onto any of the network servers, but Kef was here on DU plugging away and keeping up constantly up to date on what was happening.
When he died, I sent his mom an Obelisk. I saw it in a shop right before he passed, and afterwards I just had to get it for her.
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:17 PM
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:19 PM
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37. 59 checking in KnR.....He was the MAN |
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:40 PM
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39. Oh, yes. How I Wish He Were Here... |
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Somewhere, somehow, I hope Khephra knows... just KNOWS...
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:45 PM
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40. The Mainstay, Sir, The Gentleman Was |
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:48 PM
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Khephra posted substance. News. I would agree.
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Thu Jan-20-11 11:49 PM
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42. Kephra's mom's post for those that are new. |
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Fri Jan-21-11 12:00 AM
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44. i can't stand to read that |
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Fri Jan-21-11 12:29 AM
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46. Oh, me too... I remember that day and Khephra's Mom's message |
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It was wrenching. I hope she is well and has been able to make peace with her loss.
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Fri Jan-21-11 01:13 AM
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47. I post it with nothing but respect. |
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He was truly an inspiration for us all. He had such an amazing dedication and commitment. I hope his mother is well.
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Fri Jan-21-11 03:17 PM
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60. I'm not criticizing.... |
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It is a poignant reminder of our loss and probably helps those who came to DU afterwords understand why we think of him so fondly.
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Fri Jan-21-11 03:58 AM
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54. Even after all this time reading that now |
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Fri Jan-21-11 12:12 AM
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45. Khephra's posts were like the "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval" at DU |
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He was my benchmark at DU.
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Fri Jan-21-11 01:16 AM
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48. I had to LOL at that one, "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval." |
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I remember one time I wanted to post something, but wasn't really sure if I should. Guess who came along to help out? Khephra. Not only did he help, he thought the post was a good idea. The Khephra seal of approval, it didn't get any better than that. Still makes me smile to think about it.
His whole being came through in his words. You could tell that he was the real deal, a wonderful person. Khep, you are missed.
And I wish DU would retire 'his' avatar.
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Fri Jan-21-11 03:32 AM
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52. He would help anyone without hesitation |
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That was his nature and his creed.
My six-year-old son had a little problem that we presented to DU for advice. Khephra wrote a wonderfully inspiring and personalized PM with the perfect solution; my son thought he was the grandest wizard in the realm.
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Fri Jan-21-11 01:25 AM
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49. A quality DUer from back in the day. nt |
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Fri Jan-21-11 01:30 AM
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50. When I first started to visit DU Latest Breaking News was my first stop. |
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LBN is still my first stop. During the run up to Iraq I was better informed then the office neo-con wannabee's because of LBN, and Khephra carried that group.
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Fri Jan-21-11 02:09 AM
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51. Oh I miss Keph so much |
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I remember one time I posted a good story before he got it and I was so proud of myself.
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Fri Jan-21-11 03:43 AM
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53. Kef was one of a kind |
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there'll never be another like him.
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Fri Jan-21-11 07:30 AM
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56. He was generous and kind to individual members via PM |
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as well as to the site collectively. When the Dems took back Congress in 2006, I cried-- partly tears of joy but also sadness that Khephra and Nostamj were not here to celebrate with us.
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Fri Jan-21-11 07:50 AM
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57. Another toast to Khephra |
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News was his business. America would be a better place today if all news stations followed his example. He posted what was happening and he did it first. I will never forget Kheph.
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Fri Jan-21-11 08:15 AM
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58. I've been thinking about him a lot lately. |
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Thanks for posting this. He was amazing and I miss him too.
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