Khephra - one year later

[Tab]

One year ago this Sunday (the 8th), we lost a member of DU, Scott Lowery, known to DUer's as Khephra.

When I originally joined DU, I focused mainly on posting to LBN - I was much more of a news junky then. What I found out what that even though I scoured what I thought were relatively obscure news sources for pertinent articles of political interest, no matter what time of day or night, there was an 80% chance that this other user named Khephra had already posted it first. China Times, IndyMedia, StarsAndStripes, Sify news, whatever - chances are that Khephra posted it first.

Khephra had some movement disability - I'm not exactly sure what - that kept him confined mainly to home, and so he made DU his world. Day and night, he WAS Latest Breaking News. He made LBN the powerhouse resource that it was, and a reference for thousands upon thousands of people looking for, literally, the Latest Breaking News.

It was with a shock that the moderators started receiving alerts on a thread entitled "Khephra is dead" posted under Khephra's name (it turned out to have been posted by his mother). Quick calls to administrators - who in turned called Scott's home - verified that indeed, it was true. At 37, Scott died at his keyboard, doing what he always did - looking up news items and posting for LBN.

I think it's fitting that at least on the first anniversary of his death that we remember Scott and all he did for DU, and maybe we can have enough responses by Sunday to pass this thread onto his mother and let her know that one year later, DU has not forgotten.

Thank you, Scott, for all that you have done.

- Tab

[GOPisEvil]

1. He is indeed missed.

Scott was one of the good guys. I can't believe it's been a year already.

[Shine]

2. What a touching post.

I did not know Khephra, since I haven't been here that long, but I was moved by this remembrance post.

Blessings to Scott and his family.

What is remembered, lives. O8)


Shine

[Sannum]

3. awwww

:cry:

[bigwillq]

4. R.I.P. Khephra

You are missed.
:cry:

[johnnie]

5. He was a key player here at DU

That was a sad day. I never really knew him, but I knew he was always around.

[supernova]

6. To Khephra

My sweet friend of the night...

[hickman1937]

7. When I first joined DU, I was fascinated with LBN.

I never knew him, except that he seemed to be on top of everything going on in the world, and in world communities. It was a little intimidating, but mostly comforting. I wish I could have known him.

[newyawker99]

8. I miss you everyday Kef. Rest in peace my friend.

:-(

[supernova]

11. ....

:hug: I know you probably miss him more than most of us.

[Thtwudbeme]

30. Me too, Roni

I thought I was going to be sick when I came upstairs and saw that post. I knew it wasn't a joke.

Something else on that thread: the first person to post condolences was Nostamj.

I miss them both. :(

[Pachamama]

63. Me too....some of my first email threads read & responses were from him

And you just reminded me of Nostamj....and I just thought of Andy...

All I know is that some very fine people such as them left our planet and left the DU not as bright a place as when their light stopped shining.... :cry:

[Swamp Rat]

74. I miss all three

:hi: :hug:

[Pachamama]

106. Peace to all of them...

And health and happiness to all my other DUer friends like you Swamp Rat...

:hug:

[Left Is Write]

9. It's been a year already?

Wow.

I know he will never be forgotten here.

[khashka]

10. Khephra is indeed missed

And it wasn't just his political stuff. We loved him because he was a kind and caring soul. And a friend to many.

My heart grieves for his Mom. This must be tough for her. But she should know he was much loved.


Every time I sign on, I look for him. I know he won't be there, but I still do it.

I miss him.

Khash.

[Robb]

12. Och.

[djeseru]

13. He was my first DU friend.

Comics, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Egyptology are what we shared, plus the fact that I always read his LBN posts to start my day...

I'll always miss him. :-(

[KamaAina]

14. Auwe Khephra!

no translation necessary.

You know what? I have noticed that LBN doesn't move nearly as fast as it used to, not at all as fast as GD. LBN threads now have a fighting chance of staying up most of a whole day. Now I think I've figured out why: No Kef to keep feeding fresh meat into the LBN sausage grinder. :(

[greatauntoftriplets]

15. Khephra was the first person I came to know on DU....

in the days following 10/7/01 when the US went to war against Afghanistan. So strong was his LBN presence that I came to recognize him and the importance of his posts within days.

:toast: to Scott Lowery. He lives forever in all of us.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. What a beautiful tribute, my dear Tab.......

As Shine put it so eloquently, that which is remembered, lives.....

I had not yet joined when he died, so I never got to know him either......

But his spirit still dwells here so long as we remember him....

RIP, Khephra....:cry:

[Maccagirl]

17. We miss you always, Khep!

Thoughts and prayers go out to Mama Khep and all of Scott's friends.

[havocmom]

18. Was thinking about him earlier today, thinking it must be about a year now

and how I still miss his posts. He kept us all up to speed on the Latest from everywhere.

Hope his soul is at peace, knowing how his efforts to make people aware have snowballed. That the junta is in so much trouble today is part of his doing. He got people to notice what was going on. He showed us the sources to use because US MSM was not doing its job.

He opened doors and turned on the lights. That the cockroaches are scurrying now is testament to the value of what he did to help wake America. Khephra and his all-seeing eye were so instrumental in making people aware at a time so much power was exerted to keep everyone asleep.

Hope his soul is at peace. Hope he knows how many were inspired to action because of the education they got from his posts.

Hope he knows we miss him, and carry him with us as we continue.

[Bzzzz]

19. From One Hoosier...

to another...RIP Scott.

[GreenPartyVoter]

20. Kickin for Kheph

[eridani]

21. I'm a reasonably adept information junkie myself--

--and am absolutely nowhere near being in Kephra's league. Hardly anybody was--the nearest print journalism equivalent was probably I.F. Stone. I'm a comparative latecomer and didn't have the personal connections with him that many others did, but I still miss the guy a lot. He was one of a kind, with a real gift for picking out the significant needles in the information haystack.

[Horse with no Name]

22. I was brand new to DU when Khephra passed away

But I remember him and I remember the posting that his mother did.
The obituary was very nice as well.
You obviously knew him very well.
I am sorry for your loss.:hug:

[Marnieworld]

23. Rip Scott

It hasn't been the same without you. :cry:

[Cleita]

24. Yes, he was one of the first DU'ers I made a connection with.

He was such a nice person and helped me through some newbie things about how the board worked. His blinking eye of Horus and love of fantasy and Sci-Fi also connected with me. I miss him as well as other DU'ers who passed last year and who made great contributions here.

I know The Force is with you Kephra.

[Walt Starr]

25. Though many have tried to keep LBN up

it is still nowhere near the LBN it was a year ago.

Scott is sorely missed.

[zanne]

98. I agree.

Though I didn't realize that Khephra was instrumental in keeping it up. Yes, he is missed.

[SeattleGirl]

26. For Kephra

I lurked for quite awhile on DU before I joined in May of 2005, but the one person whose posts I ALWAYS looked for were Keph's. He was amazing in his ability to find news that was important for us to know, and no one has come close to his ability in this area (and no offense meant to anyone posting items in LBN). Reading his posts exponentially increased my knowledge of all the issues we are dealing with, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

When I read that he had died, it hurt so much, for even though I had never met him, never even exchanged a PM with him, he had become an important part of my life.

R.I.P. Scott. Your presence was a blessing, and your influence lives on in DU. O8)

[UpInArms]

27. Missing Khephra,

today and every day.

:cry:

[karlrschneider]

28. Good lord, a year already? Wow. Thanks for reminding us all.

:toast: to Scott!

[Catherine Vincent]

29. RIP, Mr. Khephra

[Vektor]

31. I remember that. So very sad.

Rest in peace, Scott.

[Kadie]

32. Khephra will always have a special place in our hearts.

We miss you Kheph.

[Cha]

33. That was a very Sweet

memory of Khephra, Tab! I've been thinking of Kheph lately cause I went into an Egyptian store and bought an Eye Of Horus the other week and just got a loop to fit the chain I have.




We remember you well, Scott! :toast:

[carolinalady]

34. LBN has never been the same.

[Generic Other]

35. Kheph was a one-man news service for DUers

I remember days when Kheph's posts were the only ones on the LBN first page. All day long. He was incredible. And generous. Posting articles and commentary on live news so cuberats could be fed, organizing multiple threads in order to follow speeches live. Scouring the internet for news. He should have worked in the press room at some major news organization earning big bucks. Instead, he gave it to us all for free.

I wish I could have hugged him. I wish he was here to hug today.

He would have so loved seeing the Chimp go down.

[cally]

36. I miss you, Kef

Not only was Kef great at finding interesting news, he was a kind and interesting man. I never saw Kef post a negative post or attack anyone. Even during some of the primary battles, Kef was a voice of reason. He was a passionate and early supporter of Howard Dean and would have loved the recent fundraising report and the positive response from state parties. I wish he could see the news today with Fitzmas, Cunningham, and Abramof. I truly believe that not only did Kef influence DU but all the liberal bloggers. He posted information that many others would never have known. He also set a standard to not just post innuendo and gossip but to post facts. RIP, Kef.

[thebigidea]

37. yeah, his presence sure is missed

a good guy thorugh and through, always ready to snicker and swap an esoteric quip.

He used to tell me about all kinds of comix & screenplay dreams that he was hoping to follow once all this Bush stuff blew over. so sad he never got the chance...

[stevedeshazer]

38. Khephra was always all over LBN

He had something like three TVs on all the time, scanning news. News junkie extrordinaire. He was one of the first here to greet me, and that was almost four years ago. He is definitely missed.

[The Backlash Cometh]

39. My God. Has it been a year?

I wish he could have held out. He would have loved to see the tide turn. Maybe he's been working for us from the other side?

[bobbieinok]

40. he was a major plus for DU and sorely missed

Pitt's comments on his death and Plaid Adder's on the funeral were moving

[Zomby Woof]

41. Khephra is watching over us!

How else do you think Chimpy has had such a bad year??? :-)

I miss you, brother! May your soul continue to shine a light. Peace.

[jus_the_facts]

42. ~*~*~*~*~*~RIP Kheph~*~*~*~*~*~*~

...you are greatly loved and missed. :loveya:

[senseandsensibility]

43. Thank you, Scott

You are not forgotten. I believe that you are in a better place now, smiling down on us. RIP. friend.

[Pithy Cherub]

44. Khephra was a huge book reader as well.

He was a Fantasy Lit fan and seemed to know something about everything. Scott is much missed and always admired! All the best, to his family and friends.

[Dudley_DUright]

112. Scott was the heart and soul of DU

He was an amazing person and one I will never forget.

[arikara]

45. What a nice rememberance, Tab...

LBN hasn't been the same at all but I'm sure that Kheph is still shining his light down on us here as we carry on the struggle.

I remember scooping him once with an LBN story a couple of years ago and how I thought I was so clever.

[WiseButAngrySara]

46. K and R for Khephra's Memory and for his Mother. I remember Khephra's

posts, even though I only became aware of DU in October of last year. I thank you too, Scott, for keeping DU informed.

[silverlib]

47. DU is still great, but Khephra was the greatest!

[dave29]

48. still miss khephra

LBN just isn't the same.

[preciousdove]

49. Khephra, one of DUs' shining patriots...we miss you. n/t

[Festivito]

50. Warm memories.

Pass the love.

[mzmolly]

51. Oh my it doesn't seem like a year.

Khephra - your are very missed.

[Vadem]

52. R.I.P. Kephra, my first friend on DU! You are sorely missed!

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[KoKo]

53. I missed your post on this and started a new one

but maybe you could take some of the posts off my thread here in DU that are appropriate to add to this to pass on to Mama Keph.

He is missed and I'll just give my greeting to him out there...like I used to in the old days: :hi: Keph... and add We miss you, here!

Thanks for posting this!


Here's my post and thread from last night...where I didn't remember the correct date:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=63018&mesg_id=63018

[kentuck]

54. His was the first posts I would look to for the news...

Thanks for remembering...

[opihimoimoi]

55. He was a GIANT...a MAN.....and he CARED/Shared/Inspired

We miss him DEARLY.....what a LOSS....

Come, we go HONOR HIM....

[EFerrari]

56. Lovely tribute, Tab.

I hadn't even been at DU for two months when Khephra passed. His loss marked the first moment when I started recognizing users and really listening to this community.

Thank you, Scott, from that newbie, for being here.

Beth

[ninkasi]

57. We miss you, Khephra

May you walk in the light.

[DemonFighterLives]

58. Like you stated, He was impossible to beat

He was often imitated, but never duplicated. He set the standards high for LBN. It was my first attraction here.
Thanks Keph and thanks to his mom for raising a great person.
:hug:

[Beetwasher]

59. I Read "Feast For Crows" W/ A Heavy Heart

Keph was really looking forward to that book.

Here's to Keph, a good soul gone.

[fleabert]

60. scott/khephra is sorely missed, I wish I had known him better.

I can't believe it's been a year. It was one of my first experiences with the 'family' that is DU. The outpouring of affection and respect for him was stunning.

[katinmn]

61. Keph set a high bar for LBN

All his news from numerous sources gave me an education and kept me up all night reading.

His absence is very noticeable.

RIP Scott.

[wickerwoman]

62. He was a great guy and DU isn't the same without him.

He brought sanity, humor, humility and a staggering array of interests. I was so sad the week he died, I felt like I'd lost a brother.

I'm so sorry he didn't get to see the turning of the tide that he worked so hard to bring about.

RIP Scott.

[FreedomAngel82]

64. So sad

:( RIP.

[proud patriot]

65. Everytime I click LBN

I think of Kheph . I miss him .

[cry baby]

66. Missing you, Scott.

Hope MamaKheph and family are doing ok.

[Greybnk48]

67. I was fairly new here a year ago

and the grief at the news of his death was palpable. Khephra clearly had a positive influence on may people's daily lives...what a wonderful legacy!

[LibDemAlways]

68. The outpouring of love and respect for Khephra here at DU

was amazing. A contingent of DUers including Skinner attended his memorial, and Plaid Adder wrote a heartfelt piece about the service and about the special community and place that is Democratic Underground.

Thanks, Tab, for taking time out to remember Scott. He truly epitomized the very best of DU, and is very sorely missed.

[Diane R]

69. Rest in peace

Thank you for your efforts. You are missed.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

70. Thanks for the post. Keph will be sorely missed and I, like you,

was a regular in the LBN world at the time and knew the Yeoman's job he did in keeping us all up to date.

To Scott: :toast: We love ya, guy.

[yowzayowzayowza]

71. Wonderful post!

Keph is sorely mist. RIP.

[Bluebear]

72. Sweet Bird

Out on some borderline,
some mark of in-between,
I lay down golden in time
and woke up vanishing.

Sweet bird, you are
briefer than a falling star.
All these vain promises on beauty jars--
Somewhere with your wings on time
you must be laughing.

Behind our eyes,
calendars of our lives
circled with compromise.
Sweet bird of time and change,
you must be laughing.
Up on your feathers laughing.

Golden in time...
cities under the sand.
Power, ideals and beauty
fading in everyone's hand.
Give me some time!
I feel like I'm losing mine,
out here on this horizon line
with the earth spinning
and the sky forever rushing.

No one knows--
they can never get that close.
Guesses at most.
Guesses based on what each set of time and change is touching.

(Joni Mitchell)

[Raine]

73. I was here when Kef was

though I wasn't posting much at the time but I have always gone to LBN first and there was his name on post after post. After a year I still miss seeing his name everyday when I look in on DU. :cry: I'll never forget him, he was an inspiration. :patriot:

[Trajan]

75. Kheph : We MISS YOU ! ....

Wow ..... We are like family in so many ways .... It hurts to think of it ...

A thought for Nostamj and Andy as well ....

I will offer a thought, and a toast of remembrance for Khephra/Scott Lowery at the PDX MeetUp on Saturday the 7th ....

PEACE Keff ... Peace ....

[rman]

76. kick in remembrance of a DU hero

[WilliamPitt]

77. His name was Scott Lowery

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x2382509

[deutsey]

94. He was a decent, caring man...

RIP

[Cooley Hurd]

78. Still missing you, buddy...

:cry:

[alphafemale]

79. I like to think he smiles upon indictments and * plummeting poll numbers.

There is reason to hope again.

[SpiralHawk]

80. Requisquat in Pacem, Keph

we'll keep the candles burning...

[DoYouEverWonder]

81. One of DU's best

I just hope he's in a place where he can enjoy watching BushCo fall apart and where his feet don't hurt anymore.

PBWH
DYEW

[salin]

82. Missing Keph

periodically I drive by the park in Indy where Scott organized a gathering back in 02. Always get misty eyed.

[graywarrior]

83. Yup, Khephra is missed for sure

[SheepyMcSheepster]

84. We miss you Keph! We really do.

Things have not been the same since.

I miss Keph's Intelligence, insightfulness and most of all his polite and gentle way.

RIP Kephra

[MindLikeAParachute]

85. Thank you, Kephra

I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you.

[bigtree]

86. looked up a subject the other day and came up with a Khephra thread

small wonder. May he live on here.

[spanone]

87. Khephra lives on in the heart of DU.

:grouphug:

[BlueCollar]

88. R.I.P.

peace

[H2O Man]

89. That was a very sad time.

I'm glad you are doing this. I also enjoyed reading what you and others wrote about the wonderful work he did. Thank you.

[shugah]

90. i miss Khephra

he was such a unique and wonderful person, a kind and gentle soul, and so knowledgeable. rest in peace, dear Khephra.

[SmokingJacket]

91. He was a force for good.

It's just not the same without him.

For Kef::hug:

[bpilgrim]

92. R.I.P. Khephra - - - - - - - - - - - > (IMAGES)

He made DU great and I am so glad that his legacy lives on.

Thank you Khephra, you will never be forgotten here :loveya:


Philadelphia Evil DUers Party
March 16, 2002
Khephra & bpilgrim

more...
http://www.literalpolitics.com/DUParty.htm

peace

[hippiechick]

93. Memories ...

He would have been thrilled to know how much he meant to all of us -- he was so unassuming that he never would have just 'knew' how important he was.

I like to remember the goofy things we did and talked about, the devious chuckle, those big worldly-wise eyes, and how - like you said - he was so forthcoming about his flaws without using them as an excuse.

My favorite Kef memories:
The first time we talked on the phone, and realized that we lived within about 5 miles of each other. 'It was like Ohmigod!'

Going to 'Gangs of New York' and commenting to each other during the movie about hot guys/chicks in the theater.

'Political Strategizing' over Ice Cream Sundaes.

Organizing a welcome and meeting Howard Dean here in Indy in May 2003.

Seeing him so full of pride and driving thru downtown with the windows open and Marilyn Manson CRANKED, hootin' and singing along, after our fourth (or fifth?) Dean Meetup was attended by nearly 60 people. (The first Dean Meetup was 4 of us.)


Kef (waaay to the left) meets Howard Dean



Kef in DC (with Ramsey and LynneSinn <?>)



The Pyramid that Zen built ...




O8) I miss my 'lil Bro' ...

[katinmn]

102. That pyramid is breathtaking

Thanks for reposting the pic!

Hugs to you, Hippiechick, for the loss of your bro. :hug:

[catmandu57]

115. I belive that Khephra is resting easy in his pyramid

It was a labor of love, and a fitting tribute to the man we all loved. He is missed, noone can ever take his place.

[mogster]

95. I didn't know him too well

I had just started reading and posting here.

But the amazing work he did, and the person he was, was mirrored by the response here to his passing.

A big hug to Scott's mom :hug:

[HamdenRice]

96. Thanks for everything Khephra--you are remembered and missed

[G_j]

97. thank you Scott

you are dearly missed.

:loveya:

[qanda]

99. I don't even know what to say

I miss Khephra and I didn't even know him in person. The contribution he made to DU will very possibly never be matched by anyone.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they face this difficult date.

[GCP]

100. I miss Kheph

He's been my sig-line for a while now, it's going to be permanent. He was the best.
RIP Scott.

[Kurovski]

101. Love to Kheph, his mom and sister.

His spirit will always live within the heart of DU.

[JitterbugPerfume]

103. Kef was a beloved member of DU

well remembered and missed by all who knew him

I adored him

[ljm2002]

104. I never met Khephra...

...but like many others, I certainly noticed his presence. For one thing, he always kept LBN up-to-the-minute. For another thing, his posts were always gracious and thoughtful. I still miss him, and would like his mother to know that he did make a difference, and that difference is still felt here at DU.

[hlthe2b]

105. I woke up teary-eyed this morning...

and couldn't figure out why... 'her'mones?

But, then I came to this post and realized. My subconsious knew....

Thank you fellow DUers for this lovely post. Khephra truly was the heart and soul of DU and I truly believe he continues from that "alternate dimension," at the hand of God, and in some way aiding the Cosmos in its attempt to restore a balance of truth, honor, goodness to the world.

Khephra (Scott Lowery), you are dearly missed and taken too soon. There surely must have been a reason. Thank you for all you have done in this life. You were truly the best of us.

[Maddy McCall]

107. Kick

Kick for Kheph.

[DeepModem Mom]

108. Remembered with fondness, respect, and appreciation.

[MuseRider]

109. I miss him so much.

We did not post to each other often, a few times only but I felt like I knew him. He was already a fixture here when I came in 2002. He was among the first to welcome me. So many times over the last year I have thought of him and missed him. Scott, wherever you are now know that you were able to do something that we all long for in this life and that is to make a difference. Pretty darned cool if you ask me.

[HuskerDU]

110. Thank you Khephra!

When our national nightmare is over, we shall drink a toast to you!

[sonias]

111. Rest in peace Scott Lowery

We still miss you Kephra. You really must be enjoying the unraveling of the bu$h regime from your view. Maybe you even helped kick it along from your side. For all we know you're the new LBN lead team member in heaven. Even the supreme being needs help now and then and you would have been a very valuable team member.

:toast: to you Kephra!

Sonia

[Mutley]

113. I didn't know Scott. But I've heard from so many DUers

what a wonderful person he was. He and his family are in my thoughts.

[RandomKoolzip]

114. RIP, Khephra....

[blm]

116. I miss you every day, kef.

But, still FEEL you are here with us, too.

[DemExpat]

117. I see Kheph's avatar all around the board every day.....

.....his presence is very much kept alive here on DU.

DemEx

[Momma Kef]

118. Hi Everyone

Nancy called a little while ago and asked that I post a message on her behalf, thanking everyone for remembering Scott, and for your notes. She is working all weekend, so not able to respond, but wanted to let everyone know she spent some time today reading this thread.

She plans to be online when we get together Tuesday night, so the next post you see from Momma Kef will really be her.

She also said she's written a children's book (about a mother helping her child fall asleep) and is in need of an illustrator and a publisher. If anyone has any ideas/contacts, please PM them to this inbox.

Thanks DU !


O8)


~ hippiechick

[sellitman]

119. It was the tributes to Khephra that made me come out of the woodwork here.

I had been a lurker before the tremendous out pouring of emotion for Scott. As I read the posts i knew that this place was special. I never knew Scott but if anyone moved people the way he did i knew i had to belong.

Kevin

[in_cog_ni_to]

120. That was very touching, Tab. I'll never forget Khephra.

In remembrance.

[BigBearJohn]

121. What a beautiful tribute. Thanks for posting this. RIP Khephra

[ngGale]

122. A big thank you....

O8)

[keopeli]

123. Khephra is greatly missed.

[MzShellG]

124. What a heartfelt tribute.

I really felt Kef's presence in this thread. I had been lurking on DU since 2000, and since day one he was the reason I fell in love with this website. Khephra had lbn on fire. I took a hiatus for short while and when I returned, there was something eerily different about DU. Eventually I discovered that we lost him. I never knew what exactly happened until reading this thread. Thanks. R.I.P. Khephra



Michele

[annagull]

125. Sweet Scott, You and your great sense of humor are truly missed

I started posting after the 2000 selection and found a wonderful community. Khephra, or Scott as I now know was an enduring part of LBN, but also if I got into a heated discussion he was always there to back me up. I remember laughing out loud at some of his sardonic replies, we seemed to share the same sense of humor as well as our take on issues. I don't post as often as I used to, I'm much busier these days, but that light in the window that is DU helped me get thru so much of this tragedy on our nation, as well as getting thru such a blow to the stomach as losing Scott. My heart is with his family, who must be wonderful people to have raised such a sweet and intelligent person.

[mitchum]

126. Rest In Peace, my brother

[Piperay]

127. Kef I still miss you...

You and I hit 1000 posts at about the same time but you out distanced me and I have never caught up with you. I'll never forget you. :hug:

[qanda]

128. Kick

:kick:

[Rhiannon12866]

129. Thank you, Tab. An inspired idea. I can't believe it's been a year.

And we have since lost two other beloved and high profile DUers. I agree, Khephra was LBN. He was plugged into the world and brought us so much of what was important and made the world tick. The fact that he is still so terribly missed and remembered with such love reflects the impact that he had on this board and on all of our lives. My best to Momma Khephra, who must be having a pretty rough day. I just hope that this thread is a small comfort to her, to know how well Scott was thought of and that he's still a very real presence on this board and still in all of our thoughts.O8)

Rhiannon;(

[bpilgrim]

130. .

peace

[RFKHumphreyObama]

131. Rest in peace Scott. We loved you while you were here

I’m not sure what I can adequately express in words about how I felt about Kef –words will never be adequate to describe how much Kef meant to me and how much I valued his wonderful personality, generosity of spirit and the compassion, warmth, friendliness and kindness that he consistently displayed on this forum and in my personal dealings with him. I miss seeing him on this forum, reading his posts and interacting with him. I greatly valued his presence here on DU and his wonderful contributions to LBN and all the other forums that he posted in. He had the ability to make you feel welcome and make you feel special. Scott truly was an amazing person –the depth of his personality, friendship and dedication to the progressive cause made a deep impact on me and I consider myself privileged and blessed to have had the opportunity of knowing him (even if it was online) and gaining some insight into the type of person that he was.

Rest in peace Kef. May you take comfort in knowing that you touched the hearts and lives of so many around the world through your personality and through your wonderful contributions to the progressive cause. May you find peace, happiness, love and spiritual fulfilment on the other side. The world was a better place for having you in it, even if it was only for too brief a period of time

:loveya:

[Blue_In_AK]

132. I was only aware of Khephra briefly

as I joined DU at the end of November 2004, but I always enjoyed his posts and learned a lot. It is so sad when one so young is taken from us. My condolences to his family on the anniversary of his death.