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88. So sorry to hear this

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Tue Sep 30, 2025, 04:04 PM

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Bob (SCE) gave a lot of us a lot of joy. He has been and will always be missed.

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

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

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

RIP SCE kimbutgar Tuesday #3

hear hear jaymac Tuesday #42

Damn. RIP Bob.❤️ underpants Tuesday #4

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

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

So sorry to hear this! 2naSalit Tuesday #7

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

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

Damn, that's sad news. greatauntoftriplets Tuesday #10

I'll really miss him Laurelin Tuesday #11

My condolences. CentralMass Tuesday #12

R.I.P. Bob Marthe48 Tuesday #13

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

Damn. progressoid Tuesday #15

Oh, thanks for letting us know. pnwest Tuesday #16

Rest well, dear Bob UpInArms Tuesday #17

😭 RIP we can do it Tuesday #18

oh no mike_c Tuesday #19

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

Very sorry. Loved his posts. Silent Type Tuesday #21

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

;-( elleng Tuesday #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 Tuesday #24

RIP, Bob. rubbersole Tuesday #25

RIP SCE! TexasTowelie Tuesday #26

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

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

Such sad news. pandr32 Tuesday #29

Oh, no...how sad. Mad_Dem_X Tuesday #30

RIP dear SCE. Nanuke Tuesday #31

This is just heartbreaking Danmel Tuesday #32

RIP ProfessorGAC Tuesday #33

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

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

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

Thank you for letting us know. Collimator Tuesday #37

RIP Bob. WestMichRad Tuesday #38

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

Oh no! Grumpy Old Guy Tuesday #40

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

thank you for letting us know. barbtries Tuesday #43

Thank you 💔 godsentme Tuesday #44

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

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

So very sad to read this Grim Chieftain Tuesday #47

So sorry to hear. Nululu Tuesday #48

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

What a crushing blow otchmoson Tuesday #50

I am so sorry cate94 Tuesday #51

SalmonChantedEvening aka Bob Clouds Passing Tuesday #52

I am so sorry mgardener Tuesday #53

Oh no karin_sj Tuesday #54

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

Crap. Rest in peace, Bob. Whyisthisstillclose Tuesday #56

Thanks for the laughs Submariner Tuesday #57

I am so sorry. hamsterjill Tuesday #58

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

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

SCE. BOB GATENBY. OBITUARY auntAgonist Tuesday #61

Thank you for sharing this, auntAgonist FemDemERA Wednesday #237

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

May heaven be Salmon Chanted Evening forever. Festivito Tuesday #63

Oh such sad news catchnrelease Tuesday #64

💔 irisblue Tuesday #65

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

"""{ AllaN01Bear Tuesday #67

... and the wheel turns. WheelWalker Tuesday #68

May he rest in peace Wicked Blue Tuesday #69

A lost CONSTANT around here. Prairie_Seagull Tuesday #70

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

Oh I loved you SCE! mntleo2 Tuesday #72

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

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

So very sad. 💔 GentryDixon Tuesday #75

🌸 Love Surrounds You On Your Journey Home Donkees Tuesday #76

That was lovely. democrank Tuesday #103

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

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

RIP sheshe2 Tuesday #78

My deepest condoences, auntAgonist. choie Tuesday #79

Oh nooo. StarryNite Tuesday #80

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

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

Crying Betakin Tuesday #83

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #238

sympathy flower cats for this sorrowful occasion orleans Tuesday #84

So sad! Doodles Tuesday #85

I'm sad to hear that Renew Deal Tuesday #86

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

So sorry to hear this Picaro Tuesday #88

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

Go in peace big guy. Eko Tuesday #90

So sorry. COL Mustard Tuesday #91

I am sorry to hear this Sanity Claws Tuesday #92

A gentle soul that touched us all fargone Tuesday #93

This breaks my heart BumRushDaShow Tuesday #94

💔 CountMyVote4Reality Tuesday #95

May he Rest in Peace Figarosmom Tuesday #96

He will be missed Johnny Noshoes Tuesday #97

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

Saddened cachukis Tuesday #99

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

... SamKnause Tuesday #101

... Docreed2003 Tuesday #102

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

Thanks you so much! creeksneakers2 Tuesday #174

Thank you auntAgonist Tuesday #180

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

SCE was a wonderful DUer malaise Tuesday #106

Rest well SCE berniesandersmittens Tuesday #107

We'll all meet you some day BaronChocula Tuesday #108

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

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

RIP, Bob nuxvomica Tuesday #111

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

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

Resquiat in Peace, Some Enchanted Bob IbogaProject Tuesday #114

Oh no!!! orangecrush Tuesday #115

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

so sorry to all who loved him Kali Tuesday #117

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

Rest easy with the kittehs, Bob. LudwigPastorius Tuesday #119

I will really miss his posts Jarqui Tuesday #120

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

🙏❣️ littlemissmartypants Tuesday #122

I send my deepest condolences lindalou65 Tuesday #123

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

Sad day AKwannabe Tuesday #125

So sorry to hear that. red dog 1 Tuesday #126

Condolences Duncanpup Tuesday #127

Peace be with you Wild blueberry Tuesday #128

His loss is felt. BadgerMom Tuesday #129

Hail the Traveler! Deep State Witch Tuesday #130

... defacto7 Tuesday #131

Dang. Iggo Tuesday #132

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

Now cracks a noble heart OldSWODog Tuesday #134

I am so sorry to hear this Lulu KC Tuesday #135

I hope somehow he knew TNNurse Tuesday #136

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

God Speed Bob proud patriot Tuesday #138

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

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

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

... ancianita Tuesday #142

RIP Dear SCE ReRe Tuesday #143

Such a loss PatSeg Tuesday #144

auntAgonist .......... Upthevibe Tuesday #145

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

I can think of few folks who will be missed more - TBF Tuesday #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 Tuesday #148

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

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

Rest In Paradise, SalmonChantedEvening (Bob) Niagara Tuesday #151

I am deeply saddened... GiqueCee Tuesday #152

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

Very saddened by this news SaveOurDemocracy Tuesday #154

So sorry 🙏 RIP Bob TommieMommy Tuesday #155

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

RIP, SCE Alice Kramden Tuesday #157

For us, SCE planted seeds KT2000 Tuesday #158

💔 chia Tuesday #159

God speed, Bob! intheflow Tuesday #160

Words fail me synni Tuesday #161

SCE touched all our hearts mnhtnbb Tuesday #162

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

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

So very sorry sdfernando Tuesday #165

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

So sad to see this. redwitch Tuesday #167

Tears over the loss of someone creeksneakers2 Tuesday #168

R.I.P. dear SCE gademocrat7 Tuesday #169

So sorry to hear this. 70sEraVet Tuesday #170

RIP SCE John Coktosten Tuesday #171

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

I was such a fan Smilo Tuesday #173

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

Oh so sorry! Safe passage SCE. AllyCat Tuesday #176

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

I'm sorry to learn this. Dyedinthewoolliberal Tuesday #178

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

Sundays will never be the same here. Gimpyknee Tuesday #181

Oh, no! So sad! tblue37 Tuesday #182

My heart is so heavy. Bob babylonsister Tuesday #183

Rest in Peace SCE LittleGirl Tuesday #184

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

The world is a little darker today. rationalcalgarian Tuesday #186

So sorry to hear this Old Terp Tuesday #187

Thank you, Bob MysteriousStranger Tuesday #188

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

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

I love that quote. babylonsister Tuesday #198

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

RIP SCE c-rational Tuesday #192

RIP Codifer Tuesday #193

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

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

A DU icon ornotna Tuesday #196

RIP Robert... CaptainTruth Tuesday #197

Rest In Peace JustinBulletin Tuesday #199

RIP SCE Roy Rolling Tuesday #200

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

Thank you for the update. FemDemERA Tuesday #202

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

I'm sad to hear this cmos_sue Tuesday #204

First responders cmos_sue Tuesday #208

... FailureToCommunicate Tuesday #205

I am so sorry MerrilyMerrily Tuesday #206

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

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

Heartbreaking raising2moredems Tuesday #210

Thank you for letting us know. mwmisses4289 Tuesday #211

Damn. RIP. area51 Tuesday #212

Will be so missed. Dear_Prudence Tuesday #213

Aww he was an absolute gem... róisín_dubh Tuesday #214

He was a good guy TlalocW Wednesday #215

Just saw this Bayard Wednesday #216

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

Fair winds at your back, SCE. EuterpeThelo Wednesday #218

Thanks so much! auntAgonist Wednesday #222

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

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

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

A soul with only love to share..... peacebuzzard Wednesday #223

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

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

... mercuryblues Wednesday #226

Very sorry to hear this news sestina Wednesday #227

Thanks for the update. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #228

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

rest in peace sce....from rayma dawn5651 Wednesday #230

Feeling so very sad for our loss . . . Michiblue Wednesday #231

Aw crap....I'm so sorry. PCIntern Wednesday #232

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

Very sorry to hear this angrychair Wednesday #234

Please accept my condolences. n/t malthaussen Wednesday #235

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

You said it all ... auntAgonist 8 hrs ago #242

It was the very, very least I could do. BobTheSubgenius 5 hrs ago #243

Oh no - so sorry to hear this haele Wednesday #239

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

I was afraid to open DU today Phentex 1 hr ago #244