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socialist_n_TN

(11,481 posts)
62. It will happen to all of us....
Sun Aug 24, 2014, 09:23 AM
Aug 2014

Trotsky once said during his older years something about how it helps to have had a guiding ideal that transcends the day to day life we all lead. You have that Steve. AND you have love, not only from Marta, but also from your fans on DU and those fans are legion.

Give us as much as you can in Socialist Progressives and if you can't give any more, let me thank you for what you have given us. Your transcendent life has touched us all.

We love you brother and comrade!

Steve, I am so sorry. Jackpine Radical Aug 2014 #1
What Jackpine said. villager Aug 2014 #6
Don't know what to say, OS, but elleng Aug 2014 #2
Peace. k&r n/t Laelth Aug 2014 #3
Beautiful and heartbreaking. liberalmuse Aug 2014 #4
All memories are made in the past packman Aug 2014 #5
I am so sorry to hear this Omaha Steve. onecent Aug 2014 #7
"What will your verse be?" yallerdawg Aug 2014 #8
This is heartbreaking to hear, Steve. brer cat Aug 2014 #9
This is such sad news...please stay in touch as you can... Tikki Aug 2014 #10
Very Sorry To Hear This, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #11
Steve, so sorry to hear this news. Skidmore Aug 2014 #12
Peace to you and to Marta, Omaha Steve. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #13
Omaha Steve.... CherokeeDem Aug 2014 #14
no. barbtries Aug 2014 #15
Oh I am going to cry..... mrsadm Aug 2014 #16
No fair. Love you, Steve. elehhhhna Aug 2014 #17
Here for you, with love, Steve. TygrBright Aug 2014 #18
beautiful sentiments. secondwind Aug 2014 #21
Steve, simply ChazII Aug 2014 #19
I don't know you personally, but you have been a part of my DU experience since the beginning.. secondwind Aug 2014 #20
No words. MannyGoldstein Aug 2014 #22
Thank you, Omaha Steve. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #23
I am so sorry Steve. Take the time now to set on that back porch and watch those birds. You and jwirr Aug 2014 #24
Marta works in IT Omaha Steve Aug 2014 #72
I am sorry Steve. I wish you well. nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #25
I'm so sad to hear this. And what a beautiful post. diane in sf Aug 2014 #26
Thank you for being here and for all you have done. oldandhappy Aug 2014 #27
OS, I wish you many occasions for joy even as you face your illness. I am so sad that Squinch Aug 2014 #28
this is so goddamned sad, Steve bigtree Aug 2014 #29
(((hugs))) Starry Messenger Aug 2014 #30
Oh man.... panader0 Aug 2014 #31
... shenmue Aug 2014 #32
Sorry to hear this. tjl148 Aug 2014 #33
I can't recommend this enough etherealtruth Aug 2014 #34
My dear Omaha Steve... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #35
Marta is a lucky lady to have someone who loves her so much - TBF Aug 2014 #36
... Quayblue Aug 2014 #37
You're well loved here, OS. longship Aug 2014 #38
Thank you for coming to this beautiful earth. Dont call me Shirley Aug 2014 #39
Hugs and love to you both. Coventina Aug 2014 #40
........ daleanime Aug 2014 #41
so very sorry to hear this, steve. you and your lovely family will continue to niyad Aug 2014 #42
I feel like your my next door neighbor who has shared some bad news rurallib Aug 2014 #43
.... BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #44
oh damn, so sorry Steve. Please keep reaching out here if it helps you. bettyellen Aug 2014 #45
What a beautiful love story... ljm2002 Aug 2014 #46
Steve, I am so sorry to hear this. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #47
Steve- i don't know what to say blondie58 Aug 2014 #48
I am so sorry. ctsnowman Aug 2014 #49
Oh yes, here's a rec Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2014 #50
Aw damn... Omaha Steve. Love you so much. And love to Marta, too. calimary Aug 2014 #51
Steve, may Cha Aug 2014 #52
The evil men do lives after them and the good is oft interred with their bones. flvegan Aug 2014 #53
Steve...... OhioChick Aug 2014 #54
Ok, now I got something in my eye here.... Lifelong Protester Aug 2014 #55
Contributing and bringing it! tomm2thumbs Aug 2014 #56
here for you for all your days Omaha Steve Skittles Aug 2014 #57
Peace to you and Marta. Do what you must do. You'll be missed. freshwest Aug 2014 #58
For you and Marta democrank Aug 2014 #59
So sorry to hear this, Omaha Steve. Paka Aug 2014 #60
So sorry. alfredo Aug 2014 #61
It will happen to all of us.... socialist_n_TN Aug 2014 #62
.. Cha Aug 2014 #63
Well, you're a lucky man. malthaussen Aug 2014 #64
I am very sorry to hear this. mnhtnbb Aug 2014 #65
Thank you PumpkinAle Aug 2014 #66
We think we're on a perfect course and then life gets in the way. I'm saddened. Fla Dem Aug 2014 #67
NNNNNOOOOO!!!! NOT JUST NO, HELL NO!!!! mopinko Aug 2014 #68
So very sorry to hear this, Steve. You have been a valuable DU contributor and fighter for the antigop Aug 2014 #69
Thank you ChazInAz Aug 2014 #70
My dear DU friend annabanana Aug 2014 #71
You and Marta are in my thoughts and prayers, Steve. femmocrat Aug 2014 #73
Even those of us who are somewhat newer to DU... 3catwoman3 Aug 2014 #74
I'm pretty new here, too, but not to reading. ANOIS Aug 2014 #75
You are the reason I read DU jcboon Aug 2014 #76
Welcome to DU, both of you, jcboon and ANOIS. calimary Aug 2014 #81
Thank you, calimary. (nt) ANOIS Aug 2014 #82
Steve - hugs and more hugs. 840high Aug 2014 #77
:( :::::::::::::::::::::::::: WillyT Aug 2014 #78
*SIGH* 2naSalit Aug 2014 #79
What a loving tribute to your wife Generic Other Aug 2014 #80
So sorry to hear this Steve. GCP Aug 2014 #83
You'll always be our DU Union Rep. Zorra Aug 2014 #84
Wow malaise Aug 2014 #85
Wow. You're impressive, Steve. randome Aug 2014 #86
Oh... SoapBox Aug 2014 #87
Heartbreaking...and beautiful. Thank you for everything you have brought to DU, and the world. Hekate Aug 2014 #88
How heartbreaking.I'm glad you found your true love sufrommich Aug 2014 #89
Follow up post about the stained glass going up today Omaha Steve Aug 2014 #90
Just saw this post. Terra Alta Aug 2014 #91
I'm so sorry, Steve. Wishing you peace. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #92
She knows Omaha Steve Sep 2014 #93
You are a beautiful person Steve. Avalux Sep 2014 #94
Sincerely, this has to be one of the sweetest and most heartbreaking posts I have even read on DU Sheepshank Sep 2014 #95
I'm so sorry OS. I wish you and Marta and the rest of your family peace. Triana Sep 2014 #96
I missed this when it was first posted. I am kicking it so others might see it who also missed it. sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #97
You support my posts...and I'll miss you! TheNutcracker Nov 2014 #98
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