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madokie

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354. This sucks

Mon Jun 15, 2015, 04:28 AM

Jun 2015

RIP Jackpine
You will be missed enormously.
Peace

I must share this. This is after his reading of my story of how I met my wife shortly after returning from VN, how I was bug nuts from the war and how we stayed in touch, sorta, and married 20 years later. The parallels and all

" There are amazing parallels in our histories, down to the 2 stepsons & 1 granddaughter.

After Nam I knew I was too much of a mess to inflict myself on some poor woman. I first met my wife in about 1973, introduced her to the man (vet friend) who was to become her short-term second husband, & ended up marrying her in '88. She's still around. I could hear her rummaging in the closet a bit ago. Oldest son & LT partner will be up from Chicago Sat. for a week. They're usually with us 3 weeks of the year--Mem Day, Labor Day & Xmas. "

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Devastated to report the passing of JackpineRadical [View all] sybylla Jun 2015 OP

I am soooo sad to hear this. bravenak Jun 2015 #1

Another great one gone. May he rest in peace. kwassa Jun 2015 #2

Very sad, sorry to hear this Stuart G Jun 2015 #3

I'm speechless. In shock. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #4

This is a shock. xfundy Jun 2015 #5

One of DU's best and brightest will be sorely missed. RIP Jim riderinthestorm Jun 2015 #6

Oh No! I liked him so very much. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #7

I will miss him gwheezie Jun 2015 #8

Oh, no. Warpy Jun 2015 #9

That's a shock! He was just here.. I'm so sorry to hear about this. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #10

:( ::::::::::::::::: WillyT Jun 2015 #11

Aw terrible week. nt daredtowork Jun 2015 #12

Good God, what unrelenting bleak news of passings on DU we've had. Terrible news. villager Jun 2015 #13

I am in shock malaise Jun 2015 #14

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. ucrdem Jun 2015 #15

Very sorry ohheckyeah Jun 2015 #16

I will miss that guy. immoderate Jun 2015 #17

Oh shit :-( (nt) TacoD Jun 2015 #18

RIP Jim. You were good people. nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #19

OMG! What happened? He was posting until recently and seemed in good, positive, Cleita Jun 2015 #20

His wife didn't share the details. sybylla Jun 2015 #47

I was pleased with his outlook on real life. He will be missed. freshwest Jun 2015 #21

So long Jim. lpbk2713 Jun 2015 #22

What the hell happened? He was one of my favorite members here and his voice Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #23

Very sorry to hear that he's passed. gollygee Jun 2015 #24

omg..... nc4bo Jun 2015 #25

Damn, he will be missed. NightWatcher Jun 2015 #26

Huge loss to the DU community, the Democratic Party and our country. BillZBubb Jun 2015 #27

I'm so sorry marym625 Jun 2015 #28

it was an honor to known him olddots Jun 2015 #29

RIP. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #30

I am so sorry to hear this... Phentex Jun 2015 #31

I am sorry to hear this. RIP. rhett o rick Jun 2015 #32

I'm really sorry to hear this. H2O Man Jun 2015 #33

Just read this from June 5 malaise Jun 2015 #43

My eyes are burning and my throat is hurting...this is a shock. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2015 #299

oh no. I am so sorry. uppityperson Jun 2015 #34

RIP sir. Kingofalldems Jun 2015 #35

darn bigtree Jun 2015 #36

He just helped a fellow Vet here the other day. marym625 Jun 2015 #140

No words. WilliamPitt Jun 2015 #37

NO!!!!!!!! NO NO NO. This is terrible. glinda Jun 2015 #38

Geez!!!! This is devastating�.. blm Jun 2015 #39

Our senior members are leaving us... kentuck Jun 2015 #40

You always struck me as two peas, kentuck. sybylla Jun 2015 #102

I'm sure you are right, sybylla. kentuck Jun 2015 #374

Terrible. I am sorry to hear this. TwilightGardener Jun 2015 #41

I'm so sorry to hear this... prairierose Jun 2015 #42

RIP Jim__ Jun 2015 #44

too young Kalidurga Jun 2015 #45

Oh Man, That's Terrible sharp_stick Jun 2015 #46

What a loss! He was one of my favorite DUers. Intelligent and JDPriestly Jun 2015 #48

Oh no. He just posted June 9 in Bernie group. Can't believe it. madfloridian Jun 2015 #49

He gave our battle cry. Now let's do it for him. jwirr Jun 2015 #105

+100000 nashville_brook Jun 2015 #271

Yes! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #362

We are losing too many these days. murielm99 Jun 2015 #50

I emailed Skinner with the last 3 names of those who left us dixiegrrrrl Jun 2015 #384

Oh NO! calimary Jun 2015 #51

Very sad to hear this. Will miss him a great deal. You have my condolences Carla. jwirr Jun 2015 #52

Oh no. MuseRider Jun 2015 #53

Another of my favorite posters... sendero Jun 2015 #54

... Cal Carpenter Jun 2015 #55

This is devastating. LWolf Jun 2015 #56

Jim brightened our lives here for so many years carolinayellowdog Jun 2015 #57

OH NO!!! GGJohn Jun 2015 #58

We are dropping like flies. Warren Stupidity Jun 2015 #59

... F4lconF16 Jun 2015 #60

So sorry mvd Jun 2015 #61

Oh no! I am so sorry to read this. babylonsister Jun 2015 #62

Oh No. He's been posting recently. I'm really sorry to hear that. Hoyt Jun 2015 #63

Jim sounds like a lovely man... Mike Nelson Jun 2015 #64

Thanks for the report - loved his posts. GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #65

Me too . orpupilofnature57 Jun 2015 #73

So many sad stories of late. Another who will be missed. n/t Paper Roses Jun 2015 #66

Sorry to here, may he RIP Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #67

Another big loss TheCowsCameHome Jun 2015 #68

One of our Best and Brightest DUers...very sad to hear this. Bless JPR and his family. Indepatriot Jun 2015 #69

... 99Forever Jun 2015 #70

This is so horribly sad etherealtruth Jun 2015 #71

God damn it Half-Century Man Jun 2015 #72

Deepest condolences to you and to Jim's family LiberalEsto Jun 2015 #74

Oh no! That is devastating news! Lifelong Protester Jun 2015 #75

That is so sad. mnhtnbb Jun 2015 #76

I'm so sorry to hear this A Little Weird Jun 2015 #77

The DU community takes another huge hit. So so sorry to read of this. So sad NRaleighLiberal Jun 2015 #78

oh no. I remember having great posts with him. I am so sad today. This is another roguevalley Jun 2015 #79

That's quite a shock Jack Rabbit Jun 2015 #80

It's always bad news when a member passes The Wizard Jun 2015 #81

One of our most important and unique voices. JEB Jun 2015 #82

Oh no enigmatic Jun 2015 #83

crap, damn .......... another great DUer and friend gone Ichingcarpenter Jun 2015 #84

I am so sorry to read this. I always read his posts irisblue Jun 2015 #85

Oh, no. deep condolences. I'm so sad to hear this. cali Jun 2015 #86

Utmost respect for him! Lars39 Jun 2015 #87

Oh, no. hifiguy Jun 2015 #88

RIP, Jackpine. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #89

hat is a shock. Great poser. Best to his widow. kr PufPuf23 Jun 2015 #90

Condolences to his family. So sorry to hear this. AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #91

Oh my, what a terrible loss! MerryBlooms Jun 2015 #92

r.i.p. :( NuttyFluffers Jun 2015 #93

Sorry to learn we lost one of our own. alfredo Jun 2015 #94

Terrible news... Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2015 #95

Very very sad news - he was an excellent presence on DU... petronius Jun 2015 #96

He was one of our very best. QC Jun 2015 #97

Condolences to his wife Aerows Jun 2015 #98

My condolences to his wife and family it seems like it was sudden azurnoir Jun 2015 #99

Respect! PassingFair Jun 2015 #100

I'm in shock, very sad news... Spazito Jun 2015 #101

Oh no didn't he just post here a LiberalElite Jun 2015 #103

Oh no! Another great loss! tosh Jun 2015 #104

That's terrible news. Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #106

I am so sad to hear this! CrispyQ Jun 2015 #107

Sad, sad news! RufusTFirefly Jun 2015 #108

My thoughts are with his Wife cal04 Jun 2015 #109

He was so interesting and so charming. We will miss him. Shrike47 Jun 2015 #110

Wow. Sorry to see this. BumRushDaShow Jun 2015 #111

Rest in piece friend. Phlem Jun 2015 #112

Indeed sad news. rurallib Jun 2015 #113

well that sucks hfojvt Jun 2015 #114

It is a very moving tribute you have posted marked50 Jun 2015 #115

Thank you. sybylla Jun 2015 #272

He was somebody that I would have loved to meet personally tularetom Jun 2015 #116

So very sorry to hear this. RIP. (nt) Paladin Jun 2015 #117

Oh, this really hurts passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #118

Incredibly sad news, again. RiverLover Jun 2015 #119

I am so sorry! LeftishBrit Jun 2015 #120

Sad news. HereSince1628 Jun 2015 #121

Oh no! SoapBox Jun 2015 #122

The link in the OP, SoapBox Jun 2015 #134

I've always enjoyed his posts. herding cats Jun 2015 #123

Condolences to his family, friends & all who knew and loved him.... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #124

So very sorry to learn this MissDeeds Jun 2015 #125

RIP, JR Plucketeer Jun 2015 #126

Damn it! Ellipsis Jun 2015 #127

:( whatchamacallit Jun 2015 #128

Oh no! No no no no no no! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #129

It's heartrending, for sure. sybylla Jun 2015 #275

I haven't been able to stop crying yet. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #279

It's perfectly understandable. sybylla Jun 2015 #293

so many gone Nite Owl Jun 2015 #130

So sorry. donf Jun 2015 #131

Here is something Jim posted a long time ago that he just sent me marym625 Jun 2015 #132

^ BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #190

oh that is great! Kali Jun 2015 #329

aw shit....he was one of the good ones....damn. navarth Jun 2015 #133

So damn sorry to hear this, sybylla. Mnemosyne Jun 2015 #135

RIP, JR. moondust Jun 2015 #136

So sad. ananda Jun 2015 #137

Oh, man ... that is a bummer ... JPR was a stalwart fixture here for many years .. brett_jv Jun 2015 #138

Up. byronius Jun 2015 #139

This really hurts. Gregorian Jun 2015 #141

Me too...I so admired him, since...geez, 2004? BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #187

This forum has been a beautiful and integral part of our lives thanks to the great people here. Gregorian Jun 2015 #235

You were ill? BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #284

Oh, no! I didn't even know he was ill. senseandsensibility Jun 2015 #142

Oh my God. Ed Suspicious Jun 2015 #143

One of the brightest spots here. wakemeupwhenitsover Jun 2015 #144

RIP Unknown Beatle Jun 2015 #145

Jackpine contributed so much to DU. lovemydog Jun 2015 #146

Oh, no! OnyxCollie Jun 2015 #147

What a shock! femmocrat Jun 2015 #148

Oh,no bigwillq Jun 2015 #149

So sad to hear this. dballance Jun 2015 #150

One of the few people on DU I have chatted with. Greybnk48 Jun 2015 #151

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! love_katz Jun 2015 #152

Jackpine was one of my favorites here. smokey nj Jun 2015 #153

I'm so very sorry to read this. I really enjoyed his posts. He will be missed. sinkingfeeling Jun 2015 #154

... Duppers Jun 2015 #155

So sorry to hear of this treestar Jun 2015 #156

R.I.P. JackpineRadical ellisonz Jun 2015 #157

not another! Kali Jun 2015 #158

I'm so, so sorry. polly7 Jun 2015 #159

I'm so sad to hear this news. LuvNewcastle Jun 2015 #160

RIP denbot Jun 2015 #161

RIP JackpineRadical cui bono Jun 2015 #162

Not another DUer passing... JCMach1 Jun 2015 #163

This is awful news TBF Jun 2015 #164

godspeed Jackpine... magical thyme Jun 2015 #165

That is incredibly sad news. frustrated_lefty Jun 2015 #166

OMG, NO!!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #167

Oh, no. Oh, no. I was always so happy to see a Jackpine OP or post. I loved what he had Nay Jun 2015 #168

I enjoyed his posts and his humor pintobean Jun 2015 #169

Oh no. Another great DUer. marmar Jun 2015 #170

So very sorry ... My sympathy to JackpineRadical's family livetohike Jun 2015 #171

JackpineRadical !!! Iggo Jun 2015 #172

JR brought me to 'safe havens...' yallerdawg Jun 2015 #173

So sad to hear... AnotherDreamWeaver Jun 2015 #174

Oh my goodness. Very sad to hear this. panader0 Jun 2015 #175

DAMN! DonCoquixote Jun 2015 #176

My condolences ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #177

How very sad! Blue_In_AK Jun 2015 #178

How sad. Condolences to his family and friends. nt Andy823 Jun 2015 #179

RIP JackpineRadical n/t Mugu Jun 2015 #180

Peace, Jackpine. And, thanks. Wilms Jun 2015 #181

Brought so much to this forum brentspeak Jun 2015 #182

sybylla Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2015 #183

I couldn't post anything less for Jackpine. sybylla Jun 2015 #280

r.i.p. Blue_Tires Jun 2015 #184

Thank you for telling us and for adding his wonderful words that made us all smile. mountain grammy Jun 2015 #185

Sad to read this... snacker Jun 2015 #186

Such sad news! brer cat Jun 2015 #188

I'm so sorry to hear this. stage left Jun 2015 #189

Rest In Peace, Old Friend. SalmonChantedEvening Jun 2015 #191

Well, that was unexpected. malthaussen Jun 2015 #192

Too many of the really good ones gone lately. leveymg Jun 2015 #193

Oh, no. Hissyspit Jun 2015 #194

Damn it all to hell. hootinholler Jun 2015 #195

NO! I never met him personally. But he was my dude when it came to exchanging Guy Whitey Corngood Jun 2015 #196

I've had the pleasure to see some of your crazy exchanges. sybylla Jun 2015 #283

Thx. I'm glad (and just a tad bit jealous) that you got to hang out with Jim. Guy Whitey Corngood Jun 2015 #286

So sorry to hear this. Puglover Jun 2015 #197

Godspeed! ColesCountyDem Jun 2015 #198

Condolences to Jim's family. gademocrat7 Jun 2015 #199

Oh no! So sad! cyberswede Jun 2015 #200

another good old good one gone. damn. mopinko Jun 2015 #201

I will so miss him. There was a Vet here the other day that has a problem. Autumn Jun 2015 #202

I met Jim two years ago when we had dinner in Fond du Lac. A delightful man, full of life ... Scuba Jun 2015 #203

I know he kept trying to arrange get-togethers for several WI DUers sybylla Jun 2015 #289

Very sorry to hear this. Karmadillo Jun 2015 #204

OMG...I just commented on one of his comments earlier in the week! ms liberty Jun 2015 #205

Damn. old guy Jun 2015 #206

what?????? spanone Jun 2015 #207

And thank you for letting us know right away! nt Guy Whitey Corngood Jun 2015 #208

RIP cantbeserious Jun 2015 #209

First Xchrom and now Jack....... socialist_n_TN Jun 2015 #210

RIP JackpineRadical horseshoecrab Jun 2015 #211

This makes me very very sad. Mira Jun 2015 #212

Hugs to you, Mira. sybylla Jun 2015 #297

RIP Jim sheshe2 Jun 2015 #213

We are losing so many lately :( kcr Jun 2015 #214

So sad to hear this! pacalo Jun 2015 #215

One of my favorite DUers. This is a very sad shock. yardwork Jun 2015 #216

My condolences to his family and friends Beaverhausen Jun 2015 #217

Wow. He was just posting here not long ago. DCBob Jun 2015 #218

I am so sorry. SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #219

I'm really sorry to hear this... wysi Jun 2015 #220

So sorry to hear kacekwl Jun 2015 #221

I am very sorry to hear this Gothmog Jun 2015 #222

K & R for JPR. n/t L0oniX Jun 2015 #223

My deepest condolences to his family neverforget Jun 2015 #224

So very sad NikolaC Jun 2015 #225

Damn, I am so sad to hear that. zeemike Jun 2015 #226

No! Oh damn. I'm so sorry. Please share our condolences with his wife. Hekate Jun 2015 #227

One of the most memorable posters on DU. He will be missed. drm604 Jun 2015 #228

Sorry to hear that NewJeffCT Jun 2015 #229

So many lately. RIP, Jim/Jackpine... friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #230

This is too much! City Lights Jun 2015 #231

A tough week here. redwitch Jun 2015 #232

Thank You Thespian2 Jun 2015 #233

Damn! MineralMan Jun 2015 #234

Very sorry wendylaroux Jun 2015 #236

I am shocked...I feel badly I won't be able to read any more of his snappyturtle Jun 2015 #237

My condolences to his family and friends. 840high Jun 2015 #238

Always thought he had the coolest DU handle AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #239

Sad news. Had he been ill, or did something sudden happen? Ken Burch Jun 2015 #240

AFAIK it was sudden. He was posting on DU the day before. sybylla Jun 2015 #301

This sucks. Please give the family my condolences. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #241

Noooooooooooooooo grasswire Jun 2015 #242

-- G_j Jun 2015 #261

Another long-term DUer. Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #243

This message was self-deleted by its author grasswire Jun 2015 #244

Damn it! It's been a tough month. Hotler Jun 2015 #245

Xchrome, now Jackpine... This is a sad week for some bright lights of DU going dark... FailureToCommunicate Jun 2015 #246

what? xchrom too? nashville_brook Jun 2015 #258

Sadly yes. Here is the link... FailureToCommunicate Jun 2015 #337

While reading a post of his this last week, I recall thinking that Jack Pine was snagglepuss Jun 2015 #247

Sad to hear. RIP Jim. bluesbassman Jun 2015 #248

Whenever I saw a post from him lordsummerisle Jun 2015 #249

Rest In Power, Jackpine Radical. DinahMoeHum Jun 2015 #250

Not another one! Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2015 #251

May he rest in peace. Condolences to his loved ones. Frustratedlady Jun 2015 #252

RIP my friend nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #253

I echo the sentiments of all here Blue Owl Jun 2015 #254

So very sorry T_T abelenkpe Jun 2015 #255

This is like a kick in the gut. What a huge loss for this planet. loudsue Jun 2015 #256

omg no. that's devastating news. nashville_brook Jun 2015 #257

speachless... G_j Jun 2015 #259

Oh my god. I was honored to meet Jackpine many years ago at It's Greek to Me for a DU meetup. myrna minx Jun 2015 #260

Enjoyed his posts, Wisconsin du will not be the same dembotoz Jun 2015 #262

What a sad loss for all of us. Sheepshank Jun 2015 #263

Sad to hear pscot Jun 2015 #264

Oh, no, no, no. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #265

Much, much too soon. 3catwoman3 Jun 2015 #266

This is not possible. Paka Jun 2015 #267

so...it doesn't seem right just to say a little thing... nashville_brook Jun 2015 #268

What a lovely thing to say. sybylla Jun 2015 #302

Well said and agree completely suffragette Jun 2015 #323

There simply are no appropriate words for this. MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #269

Oh no. DirkGently Jun 2015 #270

Very sorry to hear this :( MH1 Jun 2015 #273

I don't know what to say at this point. westerebus Jun 2015 #274

We have lost a sincere and thoughtful friend. RIP rwheeler31 Jun 2015 #276

JackpineRadical ... Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #277

He will be very missed :( Marrah_G Jun 2015 #278

I am so sorry to hear this Joe Turner Jun 2015 #281

Damn. This is so sad. Triana Jun 2015 #282

That is devastating news kdmorris Jun 2015 #285

Aww........ crud. JHB Jun 2015 #287

This is really a heartbreaker- I can't imagine never reading one of his posts again. NBachers Jun 2015 #288

This saddens me greatly. Peace and love to family and friends. SaveOurDemocracy Jun 2015 #290

sad news indeed.... mike_c Jun 2015 #291

JackpineRadical... thank you salin Jun 2015 #292

You will be missed CreekDog Jun 2015 #294

He had one of the best screen names Renew Deal Jun 2015 #295

K&R. Brickbat Jun 2015 #296

Sincerest condolences to his family. Ilsa Jun 2015 #298

Very, very sad to hear this. davsand Jun 2015 #300

He will be sorely missed AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #303

I am so sorry to hear the sad news! Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2015 #304

RIP Person 2713 Jun 2015 #305

I'm so sorry. Chellee Jun 2015 #306

Never give up, Jim. That whole "rest in peace" thing? Bullshit. TygrBright Jun 2015 #307

Great post, Bright! Could you remove the n/t from your headline so the rest of us don't miss it. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #360

Done, thanks. TygrBright Jun 2015 #413

I heartily concur! Thank you for the beautiful post! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #417

Rest in peace shenmue Jun 2015 #308

JackpineRadical Agony Jun 2015 #309

Alas! Punx Jun 2015 #310

...... daleanime Jun 2015 #311

Oh how terribly sad for his family. a la izquierda Jun 2015 #312

RIP Jim n/t jaysunb Jun 2015 #313

This is devastating news. Curmudgeoness Jun 2015 #314

I am so sorry to hear this dflprincess Jun 2015 #315

Very sad news. subterranean Jun 2015 #316

Sadness. aikoaiko Jun 2015 #317

So sorry to hear this GP6971 Jun 2015 #318

Sad... chervilant Jun 2015 #319

Oh, no! He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends. LoisB Jun 2015 #320

Oh my God. Another one of DU's best. progressoid Jun 2015 #321

Rest In Peace lunamagica Jun 2015 #322

I will miss his wisdom..... Capt.Rocky300 Jun 2015 #324

Safe passage Jim eridani Jun 2015 #325

I am shocked and saddened at this terrible news... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #326

I will miss you Jim...... Avalux Jun 2015 #327

I am stunned. He posted a few days ago! He was an kind, intelligent, funny poster. merrily Jun 2015 #328

RIP Jackpine Radical Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #330

Wow.....I didn't realize he was a fellow Wisconsite either......so sad. a kennedy Jun 2015 #331

Shit. This is getting far too common. awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #332

DU shall never be the same. Our whole world, too. Octafish Jun 2015 #333

He was a bright light, a rare enlightened being. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #335

Losing too many great DUers. joshcryer Jun 2015 #334

Peace my friend. Wellstone ruled Jun 2015 #336

A favorite here - he will be missed KT2000 Jun 2015 #338

R.I.P. Jackpine kiva Jun 2015 #339

This is just too hard to take in. Such a brilliant, thoughtful, funny and caring human being. hedda_foil Jun 2015 #340

lovely tribute to Jackpineradical. May he rest in peace Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 #341

Oh, ouch. Zorra Jun 2015 #342

My heartfelt sympathies to you, sybylla. Such horribly sad news. countryjake Jun 2015 #343

Thank you. n/t sybylla Jun 2015 #395

Thanks, sybylla, for providing the link. Jim Lane Jun 2015 #344

You're welcome. And I agree. sybylla Jun 2015 #394

JackpineRadical was one of a kind. So very sorry to hear this. susanna Jun 2015 #345

That list is just so much who he was. sybylla Jun 2015 #396

...and he did. Well-played. Thank you again. n/t susanna Jun 2015 #431

He will be missed Sentath Jun 2015 #346

Missed too much already. grahamhgreen Jun 2015 #347

JackpineRadical was my absolutely favorite poster on DU bbgrunt Jun 2015 #348

I vastly enjoyed reading thru his posts redruddyred Jun 2015 #349

I will miss you, JackpineRadical. blogslut Jun 2015 #350

So long, Jim Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #351

Oh no. Jamastiene Jun 2015 #352

Wow. Another great one gone. RIP, JR. nt silvershadow Jun 2015 #353

This sucks madokie Jun 2015 #354

Thank you for sharing this. sybylla Jun 2015 #397

We lose another familiar voice. Are_grits_groceries Jun 2015 #355

I am so, so very sorry... both for you and his family. Rhiannon12866 Jun 2015 #356

Sorry to hear about your (our) loss! B Calm Jun 2015 #357

So sad democrank Jun 2015 #358

This is awful news. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #359

(((((hugs))))) sybylla Jun 2015 #398

It was so clever! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #403

This is tough one... Ferretherder Jun 2015 #361

:-( underpants Jun 2015 #363

No words ..... this one hurts Botany Jun 2015 #364

My condolences Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #365

Damn ctsnowman Jun 2015 #366

I'm so sorry to hear this. I liked his post. He had a lot of sense. nt raccoon Jun 2015 #367

Shocked to read this just now. Skidmore Jun 2015 #368

Jackpine Radical was for me, like many others here, one of my favorite DU members markpkessinger Jun 2015 #369

This is very sad news deutsey Jun 2015 #370

RIP... N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #371

Jackpine is such a great gift for all of us! His love, wit and insights will remain. hue Jun 2015 #372

Jim... Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #373

WTF!? That's horrible! blackspade Jun 2015 #375

Jackpine! He was the real deal. RIP my friend. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #376

Another wonderful person gone. Loki Jun 2015 #377

I am so sorry. Skinner Jun 2015 #378

OMG! This is a huge shock! I really enjoyed his postings so much. Darn! RKP5637 Jun 2015 #379

Rest in peace Jim Dem2 Jun 2015 #380

... Kermitt Gribble Jun 2015 #381

I've opened this thread probably a dozen times since first seeing it. Sheldon Cooper Jun 2015 #382

And by trying again, you have succeeded in offering a warm and thoughtful response to ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #383

Thank you. Sheldon Cooper Jun 2015 #399

Oh My, I really liked him... 2naSalit Jun 2015 #385

So sad to hear this...Will miss his wit, wisdom and interesting views on so many issues.. KoKo Jun 2015 #386

One of the all-time greats. KamaAina Jun 2015 #387

Inspirational, joyful, life affirming role model. Condolances to his family. Ninga Jun 2015 #388

i'm going to miss him 0rganism Jun 2015 #389

I am still in shock over this news, hoping it wasn't true. sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #390

RIP. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2015 #391

Another great one has passed MrScorpio Jun 2015 #392

:( Aw man... MynameisBlarney Jun 2015 #393

RIP Jackpine dbackjon Jun 2015 #400

Very sad indeed joeybee12 Jun 2015 #401

RIP indeed lark Jun 2015 #402

Geez, that is terrible. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends still_one Jun 2015 #404

My deepest sympathies Oilwellian Jun 2015 #405

RIP Jim:Jackpineradical rppper Jun 2015 #406

This is very sad. I enjoyed our interactions. We'll all get there soon enough. Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #407

Looks like he will missed but do you really think he would want us all to be sad that he had to go? nolabels Jun 2015 #408

Condolences. Reminds us all, time may not be abundant. randys1 Jun 2015 #409

Wow. I am so sorry to hear that he passed away. I enjoyed his posts and therefore him in lonestarnot Jun 2015 #410

Hard to believe HelenWheels Jun 2015 #411

I'm so sorry to hear the news of his passing. Beacool Jun 2015 #412

It is a shame. LiberalFighter Jun 2015 #414

K&R Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #415

Thoughts go out to Carla and his family and loved ones. nt cry baby Jun 2015 #416

I cannot process this information. I'm stunned and saddened beyond words 2banon Jun 2015 #418

There wasn't a day I can think of that I didn't see or have responses... Historic NY Jun 2015 #419

So sorry to hear JackpineRadical is gone. I loved his posts. My condolences to his family and friend Overseas Jun 2015 #420

oh no. I am running out of words--so many losses of so many truly wonderful, amazing niyad Jun 2015 #421

Very sad news cate94 Jun 2015 #422

Wow. He will be missed. BeatleBoot Jun 2015 #423

Nooo! I only knew him here on DU, but always loved the posts of my fellow Wisconsin Duer AllyCat Jun 2015 #424

Beautiful tribute adirondacker Jun 2015 #425

I'm very sorry to hear of this loss. montana_hazeleyes Jun 2015 #426

Great Tribute marions ghost Jun 2015 #427

Jackpine Radical, one of DU'S greats. Aloha, wishing you and your family peace, brother. mahina Jun 2015 #428

I am so sorry to hear that Jackpine has passed away! akbacchus_BC Jun 2015 #429

a great mind, i wish I knew him more than reading his posts Demonaut Jun 2015 #430

I am verry sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I enjoyed reading his posts, and he seemed to be R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #432

I will miss him. nt msanthrope Jun 2015 #433

I'll remember you, JR... MrMickeysMom Jun 2015 #434

He was so well loved here... Kurovski Jul 2015 #435

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