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In reply to the discussion: I've been dreading having to write this post since yesterday. [View all]hatrack
(65,123 posts)61. I'm so sorry, Ilsa!
TT was a stalwart DUer, a voluminous poster and his work covered ground that most of us here did not address. He had an incisive focus on state- and (often) metro-level and municipal issues with potential for far wider impact on all of us.
And your recounting of his life serves to remind me how incredibly lucky I am for the life I've led. I'm from a small town, one with its share of cowboys and bullies and inbred fundamentalists, but (I'd imagine) nothing as sour and crooked as what you and Paul knew.
With thanks from all of us to Paul and to you for all you've done,
Hatrack
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Lost a breath there with your news. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I will really miss him. Bless you.
marble falls
12 hrs ago
#7
I am so sorry for your loss. Texas Towlie was a fixture for here for a long time. I am glad he had a caring
Maraya1969
12 hrs ago
#10
I'm sorry for your loss, Texas Towelie was a prolific poster with a great sense of humor
Shellback Squid
12 hrs ago
#15
TT was always so warm and sweet when I talked to him. I am SO sorry for your loss.
Maru Kitteh
12 hrs ago
#22
I don't want my shock at your news to overwhelm my thoughts and best wishes for you.
hlthe2b
12 hrs ago
#25
He will be missed here and Thank you for the life you shared with us about your family.
marked50
12 hrs ago
#26
My heart hurts for you even as I thank you for this very sad news. I always clicked on his posts
Deuxcents
12 hrs ago
#32
Oh my. I always read his posts. I am so sorry for your loss. This is a loss for us
LoisB
11 hrs ago
#63
Oh, no. Ilsa, I'm so sorry for your loss. I liked Paul, who contributed so much here. You did all you
highplainsdem
11 hrs ago
#69
I'm so sorry for your loss, and also for ours. TT was a valued member of DU.
Ocelot II
11 hrs ago
#77
May he find the peace in his next life that was denied to him in this one.
Buns_of_Fire
11 hrs ago
#81
Isla, this is too much, I am so sorry for your loss and of course I have read hundreds and hundreds of
Leghorn21
10 hrs ago
#107
So sorry for your losses. How strong you are to survive all the losses
question everything
10 hrs ago
#121
i'm so sorry to hear this. thank you for letting us know. i'm gonna miss seeing him around this place.
orleans
9 hrs ago
#123
This is awful news. So sorry to hear this, and my deepest sympathy to his sister.
lostincalifornia
7 hrs ago
#152