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In reply to the discussion: An ode to Dookus/MonkeyFunk/RudyNJack [View all]HEyHEY
(45,977 posts)103. Shawn was an amazing guy and the first person I ever spoke to on the phone after meeting them online
Aside from being hilarious he cared so much about friends. And anyone who ever had a chance to get to know him outside of the internet could count themselves as lucky. It's hard to believe he's gone and that the world will never get to read one of his wisecracks, indignant rants or thoughtful advice again.
Shawn, you will be missed. Even years from now people will still be talking about you.
And for anyone interested in the details: Yes, I did once call the police to do a welfare check on Shawn, which ended up in his arrest for unfinished community service for some minor infraction years before (Drunk in public or something). He was so gracious about the whole thing instead of hating me.
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While I was never lucky enough to meet him in person, I felt like I knew Dookus as as friend
Rowdyboy
Aug 2013
#4
He did...and no one was faster on the draw with a smart, and many times hysterical
mtnester
Aug 2013
#73
It's been so long since I logged into DU, I couldn't even remember my screen name
Fran Kubelik
Aug 2013
#54
He was a funny and big hearted person who had a huge presence. You could not get away with shit...he
mtnester
Aug 2013
#55
I linked his family here and also wrote my own personal 'eulogy' and sent it. Here's a snip
PeaceNikki
Aug 2013
#91
RIP Dookus, What a wonderful tribute to see DUers who have not been here in a long
Autumn
Aug 2013
#101
Indeed, Autumn. I am still waiting for a few others to show their ugly mugs.
PeaceNikki
Aug 2013
#112
Shawn was an amazing guy and the first person I ever spoke to on the phone after meeting them online
HEyHEY
Aug 2013
#103
Felt like a punch in the gut when I read PeaceNikki's PM saying "Dookus is gone".
Pommie Dinko Cirtbag
Aug 2013
#118
It is good to see the old timers stop in to pay respects - reminds me of the DU of old
mtnester
Aug 2013
#130
I like when his brother said, "I did you a solid and deleted your browser history".
PeaceNikki
Aug 2013
#131
The time he told me I won the internet because of a joke I posted is one of my proudest moments.
Richardo
Aug 2013
#164
Zesty, indeed. Sharp words that could cut like knives or be as comforting as a hug.
PeaceNikki
Sep 2013
#198
Just saw it and wanted to share my shock and best wishes for those that were close.
grantcart
Sep 2013
#201