Redstone used to post this around Christmas each year.

[Suich]

I don't think he would mind if I posted it again:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=4484208

Happy Holidays to all!

[hlthe2b]

1. that's nice.... 'Glad you posted

[madinmaryland]

2. Didn't he pass away earlier this year.

RIP, Redstone.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. It was about a year ago, I think, my dear madinmaryland...

I still miss him horribly.......

[madinmaryland]

9. Happy Holidays to you and your family, CP!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Aw, thank you, sweetie...the same back atcha!

[madinmaryland]

35. I'm so wigged out now (not because of you), but my cellphone last belonged

to a dead man and I exchanged texts with his former wife.

I'm speaking to dead people. OMFG!!!

I fucking wigged out peggy!

[GentryDixon]

56. My neighbor who lives across the street from me has

my Dad's old cell number. It makes me smile when she calls me, because it makes me think of him.

[awoke_in_2003]

30. We have lost too many...

Merry Christmas, my dear Peggy.

[icarusxat]

64. yes

[DollarBillHines]

13. November 3. 2011

I was the one who told California Peggy and she posted it here.

Colin was probably the most remarkable person I have ever known.

I should post this thing I wrote about him, but it would get lost in the Crazy that this place has become.

[madinmaryland]

37. Can you repost it, please. I remember reading it last year, but cannot find it.

Thank you.

[DollarBillHines]

43. Actually, I never posted it

I did not know how.

Colin (Redstone) and Wiley White (Wiley50) crossed over within a few weeks of one another.

I am probably the only person who knew them both.

Maybe, when all of this gun-crazy has ebbed, I will post something about those two unique Humans.
DBH

[tavalon]

59. Please do

I remember both of those amazing people, never having met them, but being inspired by much that they wrote, especially Redstone.

[DollarBillHines]

65. I'll PM it to you, later today.

I believe I am the only person who was close (personal, life experience) to both of them.

And you are 1000% correct, those were two amazing people. Both were The Real Deal.
DBH

[question everything]

60. R.I.P Redstone

I did not know of his passing. I think that, at least in 2010, he posted most on the Lounge, reporting about going in and out of the hospital and I admired his courage facing these difficulties medical problems.

But I remember his kindness and support in 2006 during a contentious fight on DU. You were a principled, loyal gentleman. I hope that you really are in peace, free of the pain and agony that plagued you in the last years of your too short life.

[Robb]

4. "Do not lose faith. Have hope. Be happy."

I miss that guy. K&R.

[Warpy]

44. I think we all do

The world is a much poorer place with him out of it.

[calimary]

48. And this:

"And, in the end, no matter how lonely you may feel, remember this: Because you are a DUer, you are never alone.

You're one of us."

Still wonderful!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thank you, my dear Suich...

I had thought of doing this, but I had forgotten to.

I know he would be pleased to see you posting it now.

His death still leaves an ache in my heart, and a void in my life...

[DollarBillHines]

15. Knowing Colin like I did...

I would not be in the least surprised if he is watching, right now.

Making that phone call to you was one of the hardest things - in a long list of hard things - that I have ever done. I was thinking about that just this morning.

Merry Christmas, Peg,
DBH

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. I hope he is...

I miss him so much...

And i remember that phone call.....it was tough.

I am glad you're here, to help me.



Merry Christmas, my dear DBH...

[DollarBillHines]

22. I will be with you, Peggy.

You see, we have this special bond...

[senseandsensibility]

6. RIP Redstone

Your words keep your spirit alive, and are words to live by.

[MADem]

7. He was a cool dude.

He had one of the finest hardwood floors I've ever seen in my life--a real work of art, with inlay and everything.

Went way too soon, he did.

[abq e streeter]

8. Thank you. This is truly timeless.

And I sure miss Redstone too.

[Pachamama]

10. I remember this....and Redstone....

He wouldnt mind - in fact, he would be glad you did....

[go west young man]

11. Raising a toast for Redstone!

[Arkansas Granny]

14. Thanks for posting.

[niyad]

16. thank you so much for posting this

[WillyT]

17. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[graywarrior]

18. Cheers to Redstone!

I miss him.

[Evoman]

20. One of the first people to welcome me to DU.

I hope that when I pass, that there will be even a fraction of people whose lives I touched as he did.

[flvegan]

21. I still miss him.

DU (and the world) lost a great soul.

And no, I don't think he'd mind at all.

[Joey Liberal]

23. Thanks for sharing! What a great post!

[In_The_Wind]

24. Redstone lives on in my heart.

I will never forget his warmth and kindness. [img][/img]

May your Holidays be happy.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

25. to RedStone

and to all here who remember him. Peace.

[MuseRider]

26. Thank you.

I miss him. We were not friends really but I read what he wrote most times and liked him quite a lot.

Merry Christmas Redstone wherever you are and thanks for leaving us such nice posts to read.

[malaise]

27. Lovely

Thanks - I miss him

[Skittles]

28. what a lovely tribute to Redstone

[denbot]

29. Did Redstone crossover?

I kind of wondered where he was..
On edit

RIP Brother Ah- Ho Mitakuye Oyasin!

[Rowdyboy]

31. His spirit lives on through this....

Thank you

[awoke_in_2003]

32. Thanks, Suich. nt

[Iggo]

33. I used to have a picture of Redstone.

Cool thing is he looked pretty much like I thought he would.

Anybody got that pic of him in the hat and coat?

[DollarBillHines]

40. He was cooler than he ever looked.

I knew Colin for 40+ years.

He was cooler than anyone I have ever known (move over, Mick).

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. Is this the one you mean?

It's the only one I have of him in a hat and coat...

[riverbendviewgal]

66. good looking man

yes, indeed..a man with big heart...I am sure he left many people many good memories...and foot steps on their hearts.

[freshwest]

34. Thanks, it is a timeless message.

[MichiganVote]

36. Merry Christmas Redstone, RIP Colin.

[madrchsod]

38. thanks!!

i do`t remember reading that.

happy holidays to you

[femmocrat]

39. Thank you for posting it, Suich.

I have been hoping to read it again. It really is a DU classic and it was great seeing the names of those former posters.

In fond memory of Redstone, femmocrat

[JohnnyLib2]

41. Thank you. I sure miss his posts.

[crim son]

42. :(

I miss him. Thanks for posting this.

[Dem2theMax]

45. You have NO idea of how much I needed to read that. Thank you for posting it.

Both of my parents died this year, less than six months apart. My Dad died on the 14th of this month.
I am sitting here in their house, now mine, and it is so empty and quiet. To say I feel sad is an understatement.

Reading Redstone's post literally filled me with hope for the future. If he could go through, and get through,
all that he did, then I can handle this. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to post this.
I bookmarked it. I will be reading it often.

And to Redstone, bless your soul. You just helped another DU'er, even from the great beyond.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

46. thank you for posting

That is really something to hang on to.

I knew Redstone a little bit way back on DU2. He was soooo kind.

[fizzgig]

49. thanks for reposting this

happy christmas

[countryjake]

50. Thank you for reminding us, Suich.

It's simply a beautiful tribute for him and what a message he gave us all.

I think my favorite post of Redstone's was the Italian Flag thread but as someone else mentioned upthread, that time he posted the picture of a whole bunch of Redstone's busy at various different tasks, all about a room (with the most gorgeous wood floor I've ever seen) was a true work of art.

Missing him and so many others who are now gone from DU.

Peace.

[DiverDave]

51. Great post

and great timing, just when I needed it.
Thanks.
Edit to say I've printed it and will read every day.
Thanks again,
Dave

[Sherman A1]

52. K&R

Thanks for posting.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

53. Thank you so much. I was hoping someone would do this

And RIP Redstone, you were a class act and you are missed.

[Le Taz Hot]

54. Great piece.

What a DU legacy he left.

Thank you for posting.

[MissDeeds]

55. Thanks so much for posting this

K&R

[Puglover]

57. Thank you.

He was such a mensch. We have lost so many thoughtful posters. What a beautiful OP.

[tavalon]

58. Thank you for posting this

I really, really, really needed to read that this morning. For a holiday I have denied as my own most of my adult life, I am spending the first Christmas morning away from my son in 11 years and I ache. The choices I made were the right choices but sometimes the pain dims the hope. It's amazing and precious to me that you allowed Redstone to speak to us again, and especially to me, today.

It will not be a happy holiday for me this year, but I will have faith and I will survive and later, I will thrive. I really needed this reminder today.

[Diclotican]

61. Suich

Suich

Thank you.

Never know Redstone personaly - but he sounds like a good person, who wrote great things there..

Diclotican

[Javaman]

62. Ah Redstone, you are indeed missed. nt

[lovemydog]

63. True - do not lose faith

Thanks for sharing, Suich.

Happy holidays to you and all the wonderful folks at DU.

RIP Redstone.

[Odin2005]

67. I miss him!

RIP, Redstone!

[harmonicon]

68. Redstone was one of the people who made DU great. (nt)