To my felloew Americans

[William769]

1 I have DU memmber 20 years & will continue to the s day a memberuntil the day i die. I want you to know that I everysingle one one of you on this wesite liberal. Websit.

i for got to put i'm dying.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear William769 . . .

My heart goes out to you at this time of loss when you tell us you love us! This is a wonderful message but how how I wish you weren't dying.

I send you hugs and much respect and love!

May your last days be peaceful and painfree.

[mwmisses4289]

2. 🫂

[applegrove]

3. You will be greatly missed here. Vibes to you and yours

on a peaceful transition.

[JohnSJ]

4. William, I really hope that this isn't so, and there is something that can be done. Please take care of

yourself.

You are definitely in our thoughts and parayers.

[Skittles]

5. we are here for you

[usonian]

6. Peace 🪷

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Edit to add: I shot this Thursday afternoon May 1st 2025.

It was a warm, sunny day when raindrops started falling and the sky lit up with color.

Edit to add: To the kind people who responded to my post, I thought, This is one of the best photos I have ever taken, and William768 deserves only my best.

There is no part of Earth which is not part of the infinite. We are privileged to have moments where the two are one. Especially with the spectacular shows that Mother Nature gifts us with and of course, music.

[electric_blue68]

96. A gloriously, vast, and beautiful photo!

[calimary]

140. GOSH! Magnificent!!

Glorious photo, usonian!

[Kaleva]

7. I'm very, very sorry to hear that William

I think if DU as a neighborhood and you are a fixture here. We sometimes butt heads but I’m always glad to see you around. You will be missed.

[usaf-vet]

86. During Vietnam I was a military medic. I NEVER served in Vietnam. But when I was being trained we didn't know.....

..... where I was being stationed. During the field medicine training, we were told to consider that we might be the last person a dying soldier would hear. The Chaplain who spoke to us about those moments said we should think about what we might say that could be of comfort.

I settled on John 3:16, one of the few verses I remembered from Sunday school.

John 3:16 states: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

William, I hope this is of comfort to you.

[usaf-vet]

87. To finish my story as it relates to the above.

To complete the story, after field medicine training, I went to Operating Room Scrub Tech training.

During the Vietnam War, soldiers were treated in a field hospital, like the MASH hospital from TV, to stabilize them for transportation back home. To my knowledge, the route was always the same: first to Germany, Ramstein Air Base, for further care, then to the U.S.

Once they were in the U.S., the military tried to hospitalize them as close to home as possible so they could be near family.

In my case, that was the military hospital in South Carolina where I was stationed. We often admitted them 3-4 days out of the jungle. We would care for them until they were well enough to be discharged.

[Kaleva]

130. I was on the phone talking to a brother who was with a dying brother

I told my brother to tell him that it’s okay, he can go. I heard my brother say that to him . Then he told me “He’s gone.”.

[canetoad]

8. You hang in there buddy

Much love

[Renew Deal]

9. Stay strong

I pay attention to all of your posts that I see and have for as long as I can remember. Keep up the fight.

[highplainsdem]

10. I'm so sorry, William. I'm hoping you can still be healed here, and you have our prayers and vibes

for recovery.

But I also believe, as I've said here before, that we cross over to complete healing and reunions with loved ones welcoming us home.

Praying for peace and comfort for you.

[chowder66]

11. We are with you, good William769.

[blm]

12. Know that you are held in high regard by many.

Loved. And will be remembered fondly for years to come.

I will still send you ❤️ dear William.

[RainCaster]

13. Stay strong Bill.

We are here for you when you're better.

[littlemissmartypants]

14. Thank you for being a friend. We love you, William. ❤️

[Celerity]

15. I so hope you get your health back William. I love your contributions to the board.

[Cha]

16. Love Peace and Aloha, Bill💜

I'm always up for Miracles~ You're the Best

[Permanut]

17. May the road rise up to meet you..

and may the wind be at your back.

We will carry on the fight.

[SheltieLover]

18. Loving vibes to you, Bill

For healing, comfort, and a gentle crossing when your time comes.

[Rhiannon12866]

19. I'm joining the others in sending you those powerful DU vibes, my friend! We need you here!

[Violet_Crumble]

20. Bill, if i was on yr side of the world. I'd give you a massive hug...

Peggy pointed me here from a post in GD. We've had our ups and downs (mainly ups) during your long time at DU, and you are one of my favourite DUers and a damn decent person. Its totally not fair that bad things happen to good people like you.

Hold in there. I'm thinking of you from here in Australia

[wendyb-NC]

21. Oh William 769

[brer cat]

22. I believe in miracles, and I am praying that you have one.

You know I love you dearly and greatly respect you. I hope that whatever time you lave left is filled with peace and love.

[Eko]

23. Thanks for sharing your time with us William.

The Most Astounding Fact - Neil deGrasse Tyson

[Nixie]

24. Thinking of you, William, and appreciating you so much.

You are a special one! The best of DU.

[colorado_ufo]

25. Sending you the best of my love! 💕

We all share the same moment-live in that moment, one moment at a time!

[SunSeeker]

26. I'm so sorry, William. Sending love your way.

[pnwmom]

27. Thank you, William, for sharing with us your thoughts and your caring heart all these years.

WE LOVE YOU, TOO!

[Ohio Joe]

28. I love you brother

You have always fought the good fight. Be well.

🌈

[TexasTowelie]

29. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me.

It's obvious that you made an impact on many members at DU.

[boston bean]

30. William I pray this is not so.

Luv u. You have been through so much. I am praying for you to pull through once again. You are a wonderful person who has been a bright spot at DU for all my years here. My mum loved you! Please know you are loved.

[sinkingfeeling]

31. Peace.

[JMCKUSICK]

32. I don't know you William769

But I wish I did. The wonderful tributes and messages here make it clear that you are a great force that impacted many people here
God Speed
Love, John

[peacebuzzard]

33. William, my brother, where are you?

I just saw california Peggy’s post about your post in this community help.
I hope you are ok. …you are the best… .

[TommyT139]

34. Keeping you in prayer William

Sending you love and best wishes. Rest and heal however you need.

[madaboutharry]

35. Dear William

It hurts to read this news. I hope they are making you comfortable and that you are with those you love.

Many hugs and much love.

[malaise]

36. The only philosophical truth is

that we’re all going to die.
You are a person who makes living worthwhile..

You are loved

[Maru Kitteh]

37. Please know we love you genuinely, and will continue to love you

always

[Niagara]

38. You are forever in our hearts, William769

Please know that you are loved.


We will continue fighting the good fight.

[hlthe2b]

39. William769, you are a favorite of mine: you were, you are, you will be for all time.

I don't know quite how to react except, of course, denial--to hope you are wrong. --And to that end, I will send you my hopes, healing wishes, and yes, prayers.

May you be with us for a long time to come, but equally important, may you be feeling yourself, free of pain, and at peace.

All my hopes and healing wishes surround you.

[Spazito]

40. .....

[kentuck]

41. You will always be remembered here William.

[OLDMDDEM]

42. You be strong. Im going to miss you.

[cachukis]

43. Peace.

[biophile]

44. So much love and appreciation for you here!

Consider yourself hugged. We hold you in our hearts now and always.

[LiberalLoner]

45. So much love for you. You will be missed. I am sorry. I hope to meet you on the other side someday.

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[AltairIV]

46. so very sorry to hear this

Sending good thoughts and prayers, hope you are surrounded by family and good friends.

[Prairie_Seagull]

47. You are part of something here.

In this time. this is probably not your main concern.

Keep fighting for what you want.

This is the way.

[BootinUp]

48. Feeling is mutual. Nt

[Solly Mack]

49. Peace be with you.

[BumRushDaShow]

50. (((HUGS)))

VIBES FLOWING.

[NNadir]

51. Thank you for your life

[yardwork]

52. Oh no. I'm so sorry and sad!

[surfered]

53. We are all here on borrowed time. Sorry yours has come

[hamsterjill]

54. Sending peace and comfort.

Along with a hug.

[mountain grammy]

55. Much love to you. You're in my heart.

[blogslug]

56. ❤️ William ❤️

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[Demsrule86]

57. Oh God William...no.

You are one of the Duer's I have alway loved. It was an honor to serve with you on MIRT too.

[Picaro]

58. So sorry to hear this

I hope you pass with peace and no pain.

May the universe bless you.

[Passages]

59. It takes a great deal of courage and deep humanity to state what you

recognize as your fate.

I always hope for the best and truly wish you well, William.

[markie]

60. ((((((.......))))))

much love to you and thank you!

[Kid Berwyn]

61. Love ya, William769!

Honored to be part of your community, today and always.

[pacalo]

62. Oh, no...

You are definitely one of the most decent people I've ever met on the internet. I wish I could give you a big hug and all the comfort in the world.

[radical noodle]

63. May you have a gentle journey

knowing you are loved. I'll miss you, William.

[OldBaldy1701E]

64. May Gaia Watch Over You, dear William769! (n/t)

[Fla Dem]

65. Willian, no matter how or when your life ends on this earth, you will be remembered with fondness.

Peace be with you as you travel on your journey.

[mercuryblues]

66. Thank you for being there for us

All these years.

You will be missed.

[70sEraVet]

67. Thank you, William769, for what may be your goodbye message.

Thanks for your fight.

[cally]

68. All my love and respect

I’ve admired your commitment, passion, and reason. May your passing be gentle and surrounded by love.

[Nevilledog]

69. I hope you now know how very loved you are. Go gently, my friend. I love you.

[TygrBright]

70. You are a valued and loved part of this community, and that will never change. n/t

[2naSalit]

71. Oh dear!

You will be well and long remembered here!

[uppityperson]

72. Aw Bill. One of my great pleasures on du has been getting to know you

Much love to you

[LetMyPeopleVote]

73. You are in my prayers

Thank you for your contributions over the years. Take care

[CoopersDad]

74. Your contributions to the world and to this board will last forever.

That's a fact.

Love and blessings to you, William769.

[dchill]

75. William769,

Courage. Peace and love.

[snowybirdie]

76. William

May you find peace and comfort.

[BComplex]

77. Thank you for posting, William769.

We will all miss you, and will remember you fondly when you're gone from DU. Pass gently, my friend. We'll all be there with you, together again, one day!

[greatauntoftriplets]

78. OMG, no! This is terrible news.

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I am so sorry to hear this, you've been a beloved DUer for so long. Are you at home or in the hospital? I'll be thinking of you.

Love you. You're a great friend.

[Ocelot II]

79. We love you, too.

[LexVegas]

80. Godspeed, brother.

[pandr32]

81. Love and respect.

[bluestarone]

82. So, so sorry to hear this!!

From us ALL!!!!

[1WorldHope]

83. I'm quite touched by your message.

I wish you a beautiful journey into the great Mystery. My wish is, upon your arrival, you learn all the secrets of the universe and you meet pure Love.

[UpInArms]

84. (((((HUGS)))))

[Hekate]

85. 🪷🪷🪷Peace & gentleness to you, William. Peace. 🪷🪷🪷

[ananda]

88. I love you.

Hug

[SaveOurDemocracy]

89. Dear William769 I hold you in my heart ❤️

[DonCoquixote]

90. sorry to hear that

you were always one of the strong ones.

[Bluethroughu]

91. With love and respect...

You will be missed here, on DU, and this plane.

[Festivito]

92. We one will try to perfect and justly provide, protect, promote for posterity and beyond.

Enjoy every moment.

[defacto7]

93. Breathe joy with every moment, William.

When you live in the thoughts of others you never really die. Carl Sagan once said that we are the stuff of stars. All living things regenerate to create a new future, new life, until the time we rejoin the fundamentals of the universe. Whatever that may mean to you, one thing is true, one thing certain and absolute ... we will be there with you.

All love and joy to you in the culmination of life.

[ancianita]

94. Much love and peace to you, William, and what defacto7 says.

[chia]

95. Sending love ❤️

[electric_blue68]

97. Very sad bews! Only here about 4 yrs myself,I do read your posts. I'll hope for a miracle, wish you peace for whenever..

your time comes.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

98. There is an upside...

I know I no longer fear death. Seeing our nation shattered by a madman and his followers is living through Hell on Earth. Check please!

Please be at peace. We shall count our blessings. And live in love.

[CaptainTruth]

99. You are in my thoughts...

[dlilafae]

100. ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕

William.

[sheshe2]

101. Holding you in my heart, Bill.

You have been a kind and beautiful friend all these years. You will de missed.

Love and peace to you.❤️

[Joinfortmill]

102. God bless.

[MuseRider]

103. You will never be alone.

Look at this list here and know you will never be alone and you are powerfully loved. Hopefully this will not happen but if it does we will be holding you and gently letting you leave with love.

[Cherokee100]

105. Bless you bill.

You're an inspiration to all of us.

[TBF]

104. Holding you in the light, Bill -

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet you and learn from you. We are all just walking each other home & we've got you.

[senseandsensibility]

106. I don't know what to say

but I will try. Thank you for telling us, and for being a part of our community. I hope the future for you is not too painful and that you will find release from suffering. Share anything you want with us at any time. As you can see, you have lots of friends here.

[LoisB]

107. Peace be with you William769.

[Donkees]

108. 🌸

May it be beautiful before me.
May it be beautiful behind me.
May it be beautiful below me.
May it be beautiful above me.
May it be beautiful all around me.

Above and below me hovers the beautiful
I am surrounded by it
I am immersed in it

🌸

The mountains, I become part of it
The herbs, the fir tree, I become part of it.
The morning mists, the clouds, the gathering waters,
I become part of it.
The wilderness, the dew drops, the pollen
I become part of it.

🌸

From the doorway of rainbow,
The path out of which is the rainbow,
The rainbow passed out with me,
The rainbow rose up with me.
Through the middle of broad fields,
The rainbow returned with me



With the rainbow hanging high over your head, come to us soaring.

With beauty before me
With beauty behind me
With beauty above me
With beauty below me
With beauty all around me

It is finished in beauty.
It is finished in beauty.
'Sa'ah naaghéi, Bik'eh hózhó

The Night Chant

🌸

[mr715]

109. Peace.

NT

[peggysue2]

110. Oh no, William.

I wish you peace and blessings, sir.

And hugs, always hugs.

[proud patriot]

111. surrounding you in light and love my Friend

(((hug)))

[Bayard]

112. We are all here for you, William,

With love and support.

Is there something we can help you with right now? Say the word.

[TNNurse]

113. Please know that you belong here and you will be missed.

Please be at peace.

[Ruby the Liberal]

114. Bill!

Honey, I am so sorry. I wasn't aware that you were going through this.

And sorry, but no - not now. We are not done with you yet.

Love you babe - know that always...

[mamacita75]

115. You are loved

May blessings be upon you.

[TheBlackAdder]

116. You are one of my DU Mentors that helped control and shape my rogue writing style.

I thank you for shaping my growth here at DU. It saddens my heart to hear such news.

Let us know if there is something you would like to make things more comfortable.

[GP6971]

117. I am literally at a loss for words

with this news. I'm so sorry to hear this. Stay strong my friend!

[Tumbulu]

118. sending you my love and thanks William769

for being here for us for these 20 years.

I am grateful to have known you here.

Thank you for writing and letting us know and i hope that you know that we love you.

[FirstLight]

119. This breaks my heart 💔

Thank you sir, for your continued fight with us! We promise we will continue and we won't let you down. 😭

[Scrivener7]

120. Love to you, William.

[milestogo]

121. Cross gently William

[HereForTheParty]

122. Wishing you peace and strength

All our love to you, dear one.: loveya:

[MLAA]

123. Sending you warm thoughts and hugs, William769.

[summer_in_TX]

124. This outpouring of love for you here from so many DUers is a pale reflection of the everlasting love that

holds you now and forever. ❤️

Peace and love to you.

[Figarosmom]

125. May it be peaceful

And without pain.

[KT2000]

126. You gave a lot

on DU and more to come, I hope. Peace to you William769.

[WinstonSmith4740]

127. Peace, William.

Your presence here made us all better people. May your crossing be peaceful.

[herding cats]

128. Bill, I just saw this!

Please be well!

[murielm99]

129. Please take care.

We love you and need you.

[JustAnotherGen]

131. May the best of the Universe

Surround you. I wish I was there to give you a hug. I've learned so much from you.

[lapucelle]

132. Godspeed, Bill.

[OAITW r.2.0]

133. We're all on borrowed time my friend.

Don't know your situ, but I love your contributions here. Keep fighting.

[dsc]

134. I am so sorry to read this

I am hoping for a miracle.

[Coventina]

135. Always loved. Forever dear!

[carpetbagger]

136. Godspeed, and I'm back in Bruce Lee County for a few weeks if you need anything.

[Beacool]

137. I'm so sorry.

Here's sending you good vibes and positive thoughts. If and when the times comes, may you be at peace, and may you be reunited with your beloved David.

Peace

[MustLoveBeagles]

138. I'm sorry William

Like another poster I'm hoping for a miracle. If you're still with us please let us know.

[AllyCat]

139. Peace to you William769

I will miss you.

[calimary]

141. Much MUCH love for you, William769.

I didn’t see your post til just now. I actually hope you’re able to stick around for quite awhile longer. Your input has been greatly enjoyed and valued for a long time. Get better soon, if you can!

Much love and MANY MANY hugs in the meantime!

[Meowmee]

142. So sorry 😢

sending hugs to you

[LeftishBrit]

143. I am so sorry- very best thoughts,

[mcar]

144. You are the best of us, Bill

Love and support to you.