Thank you for all of you kind words! Oneighty My father so much enjoyed DU

[oneighty]

and I can see why. Everytime I came over here he would show me something that you had left him. He especially loved your responses to his stories. My apologies for using his user name but I tried to thank you all before for the beautiful flowers you sent to us but I don't have enough DU time in on my user name and could not post. The flowers were so special. My mom and I were sitting at the table deep in thought when they arrived. It was so very special of you all. I know that he was in touch with many of you but I have to say a special thank you jitterbug and skittles as he spoke of you highly. You have no idea how much you fulfilled his life. We miss him so much and thank you skittles for the printout of all the responses. We had them at his memorial service. I was overwhelmed with emotion reading them. Thank you, Pattie(ButterCup)

Oneighty is signing off!

[Magrittes Pipe]

1. He will be long remembered...

...and long missed.

Thank you for dropping by, Pattie. :hug:

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. Thanks, hedges....

I love that photo.

[greatauntoftriplets]

I loved seeing your father's username here again tonight....

He was a truly remarkable man, and I will miss him. Sleep well, oneighty.

To ButterCup (Pattie), my mother died last December. It has been difficult, but your departed parents are always with you in a way. Be well. He loved all of you so much.

[StellaBlue]

2. Thanks, Pattie!

He will be missed...

[Haole Girl]

3. Thank you for the post...

:loveya: :grouphug: :loveya:

[lildreamer316]

4. Love to you!

:cry:

[flamingyouth]

5. Thank you for posting, Pattie

I have your father's book, and I really treasure it. Hugs to you and your family. We all loved him very much. :hug:

[CatWoman]

7. Thank you Pattie

thank you very much :hug:

*sigh*

*180 signing off*

:cry:

[jus_the_facts]

8. Thank You Pattie....

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:


Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on the snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight;
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

~Author Unknown~

:hug:

[Hell Hath No Fury]

9. Your Dad was such an important part of...

the DU community -- it's a very hard thing to lose someone like that. I live in SF and he once told me stories about what shore leave in SF was like back in the day -- sounds like he lived his life fully. :)

[dolo amber]

10. Your dad was one of a kind

He could make me happy when nothing else could. I'm so glad he happened to cross my path in this life. :)

:hug: to you and your family Patty.

[merh]

11. thank you Pattie

Hugs to you and mrsoneighty - he was such a special man to so many of us and we had him only on the screen before us. I can only imagine what he was like as a father and husband, you both were truly blessed and now the hole in your heart so wide. May your love for him and memories of him and his love for you ease the pain of his loss. In time, may the hurt stop, the love never will.

:grouphug:

[RevCheesehead]

12. Thanks for letting us know, Pattie

Your dad was wonderful, and we loved him dearly.
I lost my Mom in March, and know well the uniquely strange feeling when a parent dies.

Blessings and peace to you and your mom. :hug:

[lavenderdiva]

13. thank you Pattie for sharing this with us...

we will all miss your Dad's stories. What a wonderful man who fully lived his life! He is an inspiration... Hugs to you and Mrs. oneighty- :hug:

[yewberry]

14. Thank you, Pattie

for sharing that with us, and for sharing your dad with us.

All the best to you and your family,
Rachel

[SeattleGirl]

15. Bless your heart, Pattie

And bless your family. Oneighty was a very special man, and he is greatly missed here.

[hickman]

16. I am so sorry for your loss.

I lost my Dad in April. I can't give any of the usual words of comfort because I don't understand "he's in a better place/it's the chain of life/just let go." I wish you healing.

[Rowdyboy]

17. Please know how much he meant to us.....I read so many beautiful

stories, some funny, some moving, and others heartbreaking. Your father was a very talented writer and a friend to so many people.

[babylonsister]

18. He was a kind, gentle man. You were lucky. So were we. nt

[K8-EEE]

19. Beautiful post...

Thank you for this and peace to your family!

[Kerrytravelers]

20. I just logged on and found out. My deepest condolences to your family.

[FogerRox]

21. Check oneighty

[nam78_two]

22. k&r/nt

[leftofthedial]

23. he was a beautiful person

I miss his eloquent stories . . .

:hi:

[MuseRider]

24. Pattie, thank you.

Not a day has passed that he has not crossed my mind while listening to music or just passing by my bookshelf. Your father was so generous. He sent me his book, some other stories and pictures. He was a special man and many of us will never forget him. Thank you for the message, seeing his name up there was both happy and sad. I hope you all find peace, I know he would want that for you.

[bridgit]

25. peace to you & yours...

:hug:

[madrchsod]

26. that`s why were are here...

to give aid and comfort to those in need...

[PsN2Wind]

27. We all share your loss Pattie

Although I had only a few contacts with your Dad, I will miss him. Having lost an older brother in the Korean War, I have a soft spot for those that fought in "The Forgotten War".

[Bossy Monkey]

28. Kicked, recommended, thank you and a loving farewell n/t

[RFKHumphreyObama]

29. Thank you Pattie

I wish I had known your father better than I did -he sounds like a remarkable and wonderful person who undoubtedly made the world a better place for his having been in it. I know that he was loved and respected by many on his forum and that he contributed a special dimension to DU that will live on in the hearts and minds of so many people around the world on this board who viewed his posts and enjoyed his insights and perspectives.

I thank him for his war service and for making a difference in the years he lived to so many people throughout the world. I know the legacy of the life that your father led and the lives that he touched will endure for years to come.

My deepest and most sincere thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies remain with you and your family Pattie:hug: :hug:

[Dangerously Amused]

30. Oh! My heart skipped a beat when I saw his name as the OP.

It is still so hard to believe that he is gone, isn't it?

Thank you for your thoughtful words. Your Dad meant so much to so many here, and his gentle kindness and words of wisdom made a very positive difference in my life.

I will never, ever forget him.

[murielm99]

31. He was such an insightful

poster and a gentle man.

I will miss him a great deal. Thanks for posting.

[Blue-Jay]

32. Your dad left many people with many fond memories.

That alone is an accomplishment to which we should all aspire.

salute.

[uppityperson]

33. Thank you for posting this Pattie and my condolences

Best wishes for you and the rest of the family.

[NMMNG]

34. Thank you Pattie

Oneighty was well loved here, and will be missed. :-(

[NMMNG]

35. Thank you Pattie

Oneighty was well loved here, and will be missed. :-(

[Rhiannon12866]

36. Thank you so much for such a lovely post.

I was also so pleased to see Oneighty's name again on DU. He was very special to so many of us here and I'm so glad to hear how much he enjoyed DU. He will truly be missed. Thank you so much for your kind words. They help us here, just as DU has been a measure of comfort to you and your mom. I've also lost my dad, so my heart goes out to you. Always remember that we're here and that you are more than welcome to join us, anytime. We'll miss your dad, but we'd love to have you!O8)

Rhiannon:hi:

[proud2BlibKansan]

37. Your dad was a neat guy

You are so fortunate to be his daughter.

[malaise]

38. Lovely post

You had a great dad.

[ScreamingMeemie]

39. Pattie...

Your father made my son's day whenever he would post a story of his. He is 8 and, from the age of 6, he would come up to me on the computer and ask if there were any new stories. Thank you so much for sharing him with us.

~Laura

[buddhamama]

40. Thank You, Pattie

Oneighty was a ray of light. He was respected and loved by many. He will be missed. Peace and Love, Cheryl :hug:

[Wetzelbill]

41. He will be missed and remembered

You're welcome. :)

[Call Me Wesley]

42. Thank you, Pattie, for sharing this.

Peace and comfort to you and your family. :hi:

[trof]

43. I do miss Ed.

And his stories.
Guess I'm the senior geezer now.
He would appreciate that.

[bigwillq]

44. And we so much enjoyed your father!

He was a special man. He will be missed.

:hug:

[CatWoman]

45. kick

:kick:

[NewWaveChick1981]

46. Pattie, your dad will be sorely missed...

Oneighty was wonderful. :) I had some great conversations with him. We loved him (and still do) and send our sympathies to you and your family. :hug:

[CabalPowered]

47. May peace follow you

:grouphug:

[Rabrrrrrr]

48. We traded some wonderful PMs about Japan,

and he told me some stories of his time there and how he so hoped to return - I'm very sad he hasn't gotten the chance; but then, I like ot think that the dead can travel wherever they want without being bounded by space or time, so perhaps he's enjoying Japan far more now than he ever could.

:-)

You had a cool dad, and I will miss him.

[JitterbugPerfume]

49. Pattie, your father was the best of the best

I spent many hours talking to him ,and I miss him so very much.

he was my friend and I loved him dearly .Some day I will get out the pictures, CDs, cards and other things he sent me over the years , but right now I can not do it without crying

Pattie , you have no idea how much he fullfilled our (my) life I will never forget him

[Mz Pip]

50. Peace

to you and your family. Your father was truly special. Cherish your memories.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[rockymountaindem]

51. Honestly, I have a hard time telling one DUer from another

So, if your father could get so many people on an anonymous internet message board to care about him so much... he must have been one special person and one heck of a guy! Thanks for posting and I wish all the best for you and your family.

It's threads like these that make me think the internet might not be such a bad place after all.