# A Friend Lost - Khadaji **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 26, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468 "2013-01-26T20:24:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MusashiFlex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8c91f0/32.png) [@MusashiFlex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MusashiFlex)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/1 "2013-01-26T20:24:31Z")
Hello, I have never posted here. I am friends with the user here named “Khadaji” and wanted to share some sad news with those of you who knew him. Earlier this week, Ron (his real name) fell ill with the flu. He was quite sick and became dehydrated. The dehydration led to a heart attack. He was found sitting upright on his sofa with his dog at his feet. I have know him for more than 25 years - he was like a brother to me. He would often share stories of Straight Dope discussions. Though I never joined the forum or followed along, I got the impression that he was fairly active in the community here. He was a fiercely loyal man. He would want all of his friends here to know that he just didn’t abandon you. I don’t know what else to say, so there it is. Sorry to have to share such sad news. ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/2 "2013-01-26T20:33:28Z")
That’s terribly sad. He had dealt with so many health issues over the years, from what he said here, and I was hoping that he was past the worst of those. From what he posted here, it sounded like he was very fond of his dog. Is there someone who is willing to take his dog in? ---
**Author:** ![saje](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saje/32/3631_2.png) [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/3 "2013-01-26T20:34:26Z")
I didn’t know him, or his posting, but I am very sad to hear this nonetheless. My deepest condolences on the loss of your good friend ☹ ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/4 "2013-01-26T20:35:08Z")
That’s awful! I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Merneith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/5 "2013-01-26T20:36:32Z")
Thank you for letting us know, Musashi. I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/6 "2013-01-26T20:40:03Z")
Oh dear, I’m so sorry to hear this. He always seemed like such a sweet guy – quick to welcome a newbie or offer sympathy to someone experiencing troubles. I know he had an elderly mother, but can’t recall if she had died or not. In any case, please convey our condolences to all who knew and loved him. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/7 "2013-01-26T20:43:24Z")
This is so terrible. I’ve seen his posts here very often. My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and his dog. Thank you **MusashiFlex**. You did a good thing posting this. ---
**Author:** ![saje](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saje/32/3631_2.png) [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/8 "2013-01-26T20:45:05Z")
Ye gods, he was only 51. In fact his birthday is a week after mine. Mortality staring me in the face… I hope his mother (if she’s still alive) and his dog have someone to look after them. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/9 "2013-01-26T20:47:46Z")
Well, hell. I enjoyed his posts, and always hoped that we might get to meet sometime since we were sorta local to each other. **MusashiFlex** , I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences to his family. (As a complete aside, I take it you enjoy Steve Perry’s books?) ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/10 "2013-01-26T20:48:31Z")
I’m so sorry. He’ll be missed. I knew him mostly from the monthly What’cha Reading threads. 51 is way too young. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/11 "2013-01-26T20:50:12Z")
Always enjoyed his posts. He was a good dude. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/12 "2013-01-26T20:52:51Z")
Oh no! I’m so sorry. I always enjoyed the way he greeted newbies in welcome threads. ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/13 "2013-01-26T20:58:41Z")
We have all lost a very kind and thoughtful friend. My condolences to you and his family. Wishing you all courage in your time of loss. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/14 "2013-01-26T21:00:53Z")
Oh dear. ☹ I’m sorry for the all-too-early passing of your friend, and thank you for letting us know. This is quite a loss. ---
**Author:** ![monstro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/15 "2013-01-26T21:05:30Z")
He was such a nice guy. ---
**Author:** ![Baron\_Greenback](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baron_greenback/32/48_2.png) [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/16 "2013-01-26T21:07:25Z")
> [@Two\_Many\_Cats](#): > > Thank you **MusashiFlex**. You did a good thing posting this. Second this. What a damn shame. RIP ---
**Author:** ![Hello\_Again](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/17 "2013-01-26T21:23:43Z")
> [@monstro](#): > > He was such a nice guy. Seconded. I remember him as a guy who shared when he had something to share, helped when he had a way to help, and cracked wise with the best of 'em. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/18 "2013-01-26T21:31:39Z")
Oh no. I don’t want to believe this. ---
**Author:** ![MusashiFlex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8c91f0/32.png) [@MusashiFlex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MusashiFlex)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/19 "2013-01-26T21:33:31Z")
> [@lavenderviolet](#): > > That’s terribly sad. He had dealt with so many health issues over the years, from what he said here, and I was hoping that he was past the worst of those. > From what he posted here, it sounded like he was very fond of his dog. Is there someone who is willing to take his dog in? That’s part of the surprise - he has been in good health the past year or two, though his past surgeries may have impacted his ability to stay hydrated. Sadly, his dog is in rough shape. She’s a diabetic, and went without insulin for a couple of days. The police took her to the vet and we are hoping for a positive outcome. If his mother does not want to keep the dog, others have expressed interesting in helping KC find a home. ---
**Author:** ![MusashiFlex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8c91f0/32.png) [@MusashiFlex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MusashiFlex)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/20 "2013-01-26T21:34:52Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > Oh dear, I’m so sorry to hear this. He always seemed like such a sweet guy – quick to welcome a newbie or offer sympathy to someone experiencing troubles. > > I know he had an elderly mother, but can’t recall if she had died or not. In any case, please convey our condolences to all who knew and loved him. His mother is still alive. She’s doing as well as can be expected under such circumstances - she’s still in a bit of shock, but I’m sure that with the support of his friends and family, she will muddle through. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468.md?page=2)