"Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone.
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum,
Bring out the coffin...let the mourners come.
Let aeroplanes circle, moaning overhead,
Scribbling on the sky the message: He is Dead.
Put crepe bows 'round the necks of public doves,
Let traffic policemen wear black, cotton gloves.
He was my North, my South, my East, my West.
My working week and my Sunday rest.
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song,
I thought love would last forever: I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now, put out every one.
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun.
Pour out the ocean and sweep up the wood,
For nothing now can ever come to any good."

W.H. Auden



One of the previous DC Board moderators, FunTIMes, who some of you may have known personally and others from interactions from this board, has lost his battle to cancer.  Just like his own life, his death came to him on his own terms as he decided to quit treatment and enter hospice.  He was a remarkable man, kind and considerate and above all, honest.   He passed away on the 4th of July, surrounded by his family who kept a 24 hour vigil for several days.  He gave Independence Day new meaning.  For him, it was independence from the pain and suffering.  For that I am happy.

I was proud to know him and call him my friend.  For those who knew him, please don't grieve for him. He is at peace.  In his last few days we spoke often of his desire to move on and leave the suffering behind. Via Con Dios dear friend.

.... seemed like a nice guy. Good he's at peace.  R.I.P.  and my condolences to his closer friends and family.

I was the newbie moderator and he took me under his wing. I learned to respect him not only as the best moderator ter had  but as a true gentleman and close friend.  The friendship grew over the last couple years. We talked regularly about the hobby, business and life in general. We traded messages late Monday and again on Tuesday afternoon. Even then he had an incredible sense of humor.  We joked and teased each other but we both knew it was the end as he wanted it and as he orchestrated it. I told him I hoped I could have his courage and strength.
Rest in peace my friend.

What to say other than, Best wishes on the road ahead.  Never good to hear, but something we all must eventually make peace with.

at least he is not in anymore pain may he rest in piece and we will all see u later in life afterlife and so on..