a thread for one of our own on this memorial day.

[mopinko]

cliffordu lost his battle w als on feb 10 of this year.

i got close to cliff on fb a few years ago, and we were planning how to get together when he started getting sick.
i posted a few threads here about his dx, and his battle at the time.

i did get to meet him in the brief period when he was living an apt w a caregiver, but he soon returned to the va hospital in portland.
he got married while there, and his wife louise was at his side every day thereafter.
i think she was a sweetheart from his past but i never did find out.

als has been determined to be a service related disability, so he was able to get good care.

he was an amazing person, poet, musician and friend.
he was also a handsome devil.
i miss him and think of him often, but esp today.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

1. RIP cliffordu.

And to all the Veteran's and DU Veteran's lost over the years to natural causes and not so natural causes.

[hlthe2b]

2. Thank you for that remembrance. RIP, cliffordu.

You are missed and the service and sacrifice that cost you your life remembered.

[Solly Mack]

3. ...

[UpInArms]

4. Thank you, mopinko

I did not know ...

So sad he lost that battle ...



Rest well, Clifford

[panader0]

5. Here's to cliffordu.

Another to remember is pinboy3niner. Best pun guy ever.

[malaise]

6. Thank you for this

Can I add Pinboy3niner to your thread - I do miss his wit.

[mopinko]

7. absolutely.

another of our finest.

[blm]

13. Made me laugh so many times.

🕯

[catchnrelease]

26. The King of Puns!

Probably my all time favorite DUer.

[malaise]

27. Loved him

[sarge43]

29. Joining you.

Rest in light, Pinboy. Duty done.

[Duppers]

8. Stonepounder is gone too.

No personal details - he posted in one of his last posts in 2020 that he was dying.

[blm]

12. 🕯Stonepounder🕯

[MustLoveBeagles]

45. RIP

[cilla4progress]

9. What a touching remembrance!

Thank you.

RIP cliffordu

[mopinko]

20. he really touched my heart.

he came out of his battle w addiction committed to helping his fellow man, and always being kind.
he was a mentor to many. i met a few of them, and their devotion was obvious.

i can only hope to earn such love.

[cilla4progress]

31. Wow.

What a special soul.

I remember his presence here, but that's the extent of it. Your remembrance and stories bring him to life for me.

Thank you.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

10. Scrolling through the In Memorium forum,

I see several Vets who have lost their battles,

GGJohn
Pinboy3niner
cliffordu
etc.

Didn't know most of them, but I did enjoy going back and reading their posts.

War is Hell.

[blm]

11. 🕯cliffordu🕯

[c-rational]

14. ...a lovely tribute- remembrance...

[Hortensis]

15. "Here's the thing: I know how to live my life. Your mileage may vary."

Clifforu's signature line.

[mopinko]

51. he lived it, too.

so stubborn. in a good way.
he wanted to just give up at first, and "die on my feet", but in the end he stubbornly cling to every day.

[BobTheSubgenius]

16. A farewell toast to cliffordu, however belated.

[MiHale]

17. ...

[CoopersDad]

18. ...

R.I.P Clifford.

[Hekate]

19. ******

[ancianita]

21. Thank you, mopinko.

RIP, cliffordu.

[greatauntoftriplets]

22. ...

[sheshe2]

23. RIP cliffordu

[marble falls]

24. Beautiful tribute, mo! ...

... we need to get him on ... https://democraticunderground.com/?com=inmemoriam

[mopinko]

41. looks like it needs some updating.

not sure how to go about that.

[Iggo]

25. Aw, man!

[H2O Man]

28. Recommended.

[sarge43]

30. Rest in peace, cliffordu.

My husband, TSgt Jim, died the same day.

In loving memory for all who served.

[cilla4progress]

32. Oh no...

blessings to you sarge43, and thank you for letting us know.

[sarge43]

36. Thank you

I did post that evening.

Everyone was so kind. It meant more than I can say.

He wasn't a DUer, but he did enjoy reading some of the posts. "That's savage; I like it."

[cilla4progress]

39. Sweet

Hugs

[malaise]

52. Deepest sympathy

[sarge43]

56. Thank you, malaise n/t

[COL Mustard]

33. Thank You For Posting This

ALS is one of those conditions where it’s automatically considered service connected, so if you’re a veteran or you know one, please make sure you apply for VA disability.

I’m very sorry about your friend.

[Karadeniz]

34. I hadn't heard... So glad he was able to be surrounded by love and caring...thank you for making

His transition better...

[Warpy]

35. RIP, cliffordu

He was a great poster while he was with us. I'm sorry that I didn't know his diagnosis, sorry I didn't know he died from it. I lost a cousin to ALS about 10 years ago, it's a miserable way to leave life.

He will be missed.

[kentuck]

37. Long may his memory thrive.

I remember clifford from the earlier days.

[Evolve Dammit]

38. Glad you got to know him. Today is tough for many. Hope Louise is doing OK. And you.

[mopinko]

43. i am too.

he made me a little better person. worth the hurt of missing him.
funny how much effect such a short relationship can have on you.

[Kali]

40. to cliffordu

and the other DU veterans who have passed (thinking also of pinboy and mfm)

[ProfessorGAC]

42. Nice Post, Mo! (nt)

[MustLoveBeagles]

44. RIP cliffordu

[lillypaddle]

46. RIP Cliffordu

and all the others who made such grave sacrifices.

[uppityperson]

47. Thanks for letting us know. This is sad.

One of the few duers I've gotten to meet in person. RIP.

[grantcart]

48. A great spirit who fought a long battle with demons he eventually conquered

and helped others conquer.

For years he moved only by bike and completed cross country trips.

It was a privilege to know him in real life.

Mopinko went out of her way to help him when he was in desperate straights. She is among the best of us.

[mopinko]

50. p'shaw. i did so little compared to those that he had helped.

those that were there were so good to him.

he was delivering food by bike before he got sick, trying to get in shape for a cross country ride.
that was when we were going to meet. and i was gonna kidnap him and keep him in chi.

i lifted his spirits in my week w him, tho. i've never met a more tender soul.

re your comments, i dont think i deserve them, there are so many here who do so much more than i, but i thank you from the bottom of my heart. coming from you i am blushing and it's getting dusty in here.

[mahina]

57. It's good to see you here Grantcart. You were really missed.

That’s all, aloha.

[CaptainTruth]

49. Thank you for such a heartfelt post...

[Frustratedlady]

53. I also lost my husband to ALS, so I understand some of what he went through.

Rest in peace.

[Cha]

54. Rest in Power & Peace, cliffordu..💙🌺

Mahalo for letting us know, mopinko

[Meowmee]

55. Very sad