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156. It is with a grief stricken heart that I thank you for so

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 05:57 PM

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Selflessly keeping us up to date Antagonist, I can't imagine how difficult being this messenger must have been for you.

Like most of us, I never met Bob, but rest assured that he touched my life as much as anyone's. I needed his joyous offerings more than most, and it is in no small way that I have been inspired by SalmonChantedEvening to offer a positive greeting to every day for all of our DU readers as a small gesture of appreciation for all that you do for so many.the same way SCE did.
May his example shine the way for all of us going forward, and please, let that gratitude guide you.
Thank you SCE, through all of your many gifts, you shall live on.
Love, John

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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 Friday #242

It was the very, very least I could do. BobTheSubgenius Friday #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 Friday #244