Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:32 PM
greatauntoftriplets (175,034 posts)
Sad news. DUer Blue-Jay has died.
Jason hasn't been around DU lately because he had health problems after suffering a stroke. He had been a member of DU for many years and was noted for his sigline photo of Dubya with a giant squirrel.
He had recently had another stroke, went from the hospital to rehab and then home. We were Facebook friends and he had stopped posting there several weeks ago. Apparently, he had yet another stroke. I don't have many details, but will post more when I get more information. 
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 Sad news. DUer Blue-Jay has died. (Original post) |
greatauntoftriplets | Nov 2017 | OP |
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:38 PM
nolabear (41,555 posts)
4. Im so sorry.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:40 PM
7. Jason was a good guy and he will be missed.
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Thanks for posting this, GAOT.
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Response to PeaceNikki (Reply #7)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:41 PM
greatauntoftriplets (175,034 posts)
8. You're welcome, PeaceNikki.
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I'm still in shock.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:41 PM
aikoaiko (33,834 posts)
9. My condolences GAOT.
Response to aikoaiko (Reply #9)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:42 PM
greatauntoftriplets (175,034 posts)
10. Thanks very much.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:42 PM
Glorfindel (9,346 posts)
11. Very sorry.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
Kaleva (35,491 posts)
12. So sorry to hear this. RIP
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Here he is in a thread waaay back in 2005: IN PRAISE OF BLUE-JAY https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x4198070 |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
shenmue (38,441 posts)
14. Requiescat in pace
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:43 PM
Skittles (151,441 posts)
15. ow
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that hurts
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:44 PM
mountain grammy (26,088 posts)
17. Sad news. So sorry
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:44 PM
a kennedy (28,462 posts)
18. So sorry to hear about his passing......
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So happy that he did enjoy us here at DU. Hope his family and friends remember his being one of the best humans they've known.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:50 PM
19. So sorry to hear this.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:52 PM
sheshe2 (80,880 posts)
20. Life is fragile.
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I am so sorry to hear that Blue-Jay has passed.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:54 PM
irisblue (32,119 posts)
21. .
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:54 PM
malaise (262,010 posts)
22. Deepest sympathy to family and friends
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:56 PM
Permanut (4,559 posts)
23. ..
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:57 PM
mcar (41,354 posts)
24. So sorry
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Best to his friends and family.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:57 PM
Demsrule86 (67,281 posts)
25. So sad...thanks for this.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:57 PM
oasis (48,903 posts)
26. Rest in peace, friend.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:58 PM
27. So very sorry for Blue-Jay and family
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My sad but sincere condolences to all.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:58 PM
marble falls (52,901 posts)
29. Sad stuff.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 09:59 PM
30. This is such terribly sad news.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:02 PM
31. Another old timer gone
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:05 PM
Solly Mack (90,507 posts)
32. I hate losing DU members.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:06 PM
hlthe2b (98,887 posts)
33. I am so very sorry to hear this. Thanks greatauntoftriplets for letting us know.
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May peace be with him and all his friends and family.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:07 PM
icymist (15,888 posts)
34. .
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:07 PM
35. Sad and sorry for his loss.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:07 PM
ornotna (10,546 posts)
36. RIP Jason
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:12 PM
37. ........
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My condolences to the family. |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:16 PM
brer cat (22,926 posts)
39. Sorry to hear this.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:16 PM
arthritisR_US (7,231 posts)
40. Im sorry to hear this...
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:16 PM
sarge43 (28,868 posts)
41. Peaceful passage
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Condolences for his family.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:17 PM
IcyPeas (20,844 posts)
42. squirrel (BlueJay's famous giant squirrel)
Response to IcyPeas (Reply #42)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:26 PM
Ilsa (61,518 posts)
43. Oh yeah. That's the one. NT
Response to IcyPeas (Reply #42)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:31 PM
greatauntoftriplets (175,034 posts)
47. Thanks for finding that!
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:27 PM
PoindexterOglethorpe (24,999 posts)
44. I am so sorry to hear this,
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but thank you so very much for letting us know.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:28 PM
Ilsa (61,518 posts)
46. My condolences to his family and his close friends.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:37 PM
48. Commie Pinko Dirtbag and his wife send condolences.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:44 PM
calimary (78,200 posts)
49. Aw damn.
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So sorry to hear this. Another good DUer gone. Much love and solace to his family.
Thanks for letting us know, greataunt. |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:45 PM
jrthin (4,764 posts)
50. Condolence.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:47 PM
RGinNJ (1,012 posts)
51. ...
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:48 PM
52. All love and peace to his family and friends.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:49 PM
FSogol (45,040 posts)
53. Condolences to his family and friends. n/t
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:51 PM
Hekate (86,655 posts)
54. I'm so very sorry, greataunt
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:52 PM
55. I hope he and Dookus are laughing and hugging tonight
Response to PeaceNikki (Reply #55)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:46 PM
greatauntoftriplets (175,034 posts)
66. Me too.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 10:58 PM
MrScorpio (73,597 posts)
56. May Blue-Jay rest in power
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:00 PM
burrowowl (17,266 posts)
57. RIP!
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:02 PM
StarryNite (8,941 posts)
59. So sorry
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:07 PM
60. Very sad. RIP Blue Jay.
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My condolences to his family.
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:10 PM
Laffy Kat (16,110 posts)
61. ....
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Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:11 PM
spanone (134,473 posts)
62. ...
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:42 PM
FailureToCommunicate (13,660 posts)
64. Thank you for letting us know. R.I.P. Blue-Jay
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:44 PM
steve2470 (37,428 posts)
65. my condolences to his family and friends
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very sorry to hear this.
RIP Jason |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:58 PM
JI7 (88,335 posts)
67. rip
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:11 AM
diva77 (7,338 posts)
68. So very, very sorry
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:20 AM
Stinky The Clown (66,835 posts)
70. ...
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:36 AM
flvegan (64,284 posts)
71. Oh, man. Wow. That's tough.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:38 AM
72. I'm so sorry to hear this.
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RIP, Blue-Jay.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:49 AM
73. Condolences and best wishes.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 01:19 AM
AwakeAtLast (14,065 posts)
74. .
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 01:53 AM
seta1950 (930 posts)
75. Sad
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:00 AM
jdadd (1,296 posts)
76. ......
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:07 AM
lpbk2713 (42,340 posts)
78. Sympathies to Blue-Jay's friends and family.
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 03:10 AM
80. Rest in peace, Jason.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 03:15 AM
SergeStorms (18,328 posts)
81. Rest in peace, Jason.
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A point of Democratic light extinguished. |
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 07:50 AM
Lady Freedom Returns (14,120 posts)
82. Going to miss him.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 08:47 AM
Raster (20,993 posts)
83. safe passage...
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 08:52 AM
ProfessorGAC (61,193 posts)
84. Damn!
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 09:24 AM
SalmonChantedEvening (31,904 posts)
85. .
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 10:19 AM
Docreed2003 (16,068 posts)
86. ....
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:46 AM
88. So sorry. Hope he had a good life.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:57 AM
pandr32 (10,723 posts)
90. He will be missed
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:59 AM
Bettie (15,319 posts)
91. Sorry for his passing
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:10 PM
TheBlackAdder (27,423 posts)
92. Sorry to hear this, GAOT.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 01:24 PM
sinkingfeeling (49,588 posts)
93. I'm so sorry.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:05 PM
CaptainTruth (6,293 posts)
94. So sad, I'm sorry ...
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:08 PM
95. ...
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Condolences to his loved ones. |
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 02:17 PM
kcr (15,246 posts)
96. Oh, no.
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I'm so sad to hear this news. He will be missed.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 04:50 PM
97. His Squirrel! photo was a classic DU meme.
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R.I.P. Jason.
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 05:11 PM
98. So sorry to hear this -- read many of his posts over the years!! Sigh. Sad news.
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Sun Nov 19, 2017, 08:46 PM
99. RIP. Peace to his family.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:54 AM
greatauntoftriplets (175,034 posts)
100. Here is Jason's obituary.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:56 AM
samnsara (17,225 posts)
101. hes got a lot of folks wishing him Godspeed on his next journey..
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 10:59 AM
GreenPartyVoter (72,329 posts)
102. So sorry to hear this!
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 11:09 AM
CountAllVotes (20,693 posts)
103. Sad news indeed
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So sad. He was only abt. 50 years old!
So many are passing at early ages. 
RIP Blue-Jay!!  
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Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Fri Nov 24, 2017, 11:56 AM
InAbLuEsTaTe (24,003 posts)
105. So bummed to hear this... RIP Blue-Jay.
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Fri Nov 24, 2017, 12:49 PM
2naSalit (79,470 posts)
106. RIP...
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...and thank you for letting us know. |
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Fri Nov 24, 2017, 01:30 PM
107. I'm sorry for your loss. :(
Response to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)
Mon Dec 18, 2017, 07:17 PM
108. Kick... And a link to a fund established in his memory.
