# 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:** 6
**Author:** ![Cub\_Mistress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/101 "2013-01-28T13:28:53Z")
I am so sorry to hear this news. He was a good man. ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4bbf92/32.png) [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/102 "2013-01-28T16:01:58Z")
Oh, damn. **MusashiFlex** , thank you for letting us know. My condolences to you, and to his family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![BetsQ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/fbc32d/32.png) [@BetsQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BetsQ)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/103 "2013-01-28T16:15:03Z")
One of the things I remember about Khadaji is what he always said in threads like this one: > [@](#): > > **Originally posted by Khadaji** > May whatever gods there be, be with you and his loved ones during this difficult time I always thought that was a nice sentiment. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/104 "2013-01-28T16:26:46Z")
**Khadaji** was a fine poster, and I’ll miss you Ron. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/105 "2013-01-28T16:54:40Z")
**Khadaji** just seemed like a really nice fella all the way around. I don’t remember anything but good about him and I hate it when there’s suddenly no way to tell someone that you enjoy their company, personality, judgement, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/106 "2013-01-28T17:24:09Z")
My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![gracer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8e7dd6/32.png) [@gracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gracer)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/107 "2013-01-28T17:28:06Z")
Oh that’s sad. Thank you for letting us know, **MusashiFlex**. It’s really very kind of you to remember us all at this time. It sounds to me like his beloved dog just wanted to give up without her master. It’s for the best, I think. The next book I read, I’ll think of **Khadaji**. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/108 "2013-01-28T17:36:01Z")
My thoughts are with you and the rest of Khadaji’s friends and family. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/109 "2013-01-28T17:49:09Z")
So sorry for your loss. He was a very kind and sincere poster. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/110 "2013-01-28T17:54:37Z")
I really appreciated the “Whatcha Reading” threads. So sorry to hear this. RIP. ---
**Author:** ![Politzania](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ab097/32.png) [@Politzania](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Politzania)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/111 "2013-01-28T18:01:28Z")
I enjoyed reading **Khadaji** ’s book recommendations and have added many of his suggestions to my To Read list. I will remember him as a fellow reader, and will miss his insights. My condolences to his family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/112 "2013-01-28T18:05:25Z")
I’m pretty sure I picked up a few of his book recommendations. I very much enjoyed his contributions to the “Whatcha Reading” threads. He’ll be missed. ---
**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 28, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/113 "2013-01-28T18:39:26Z")
> [@Larry\_Borgia](#): > > I really appreciated the “Whatcha Reading” threads. So sorry to hear this. RIP. I think I enjoy the Whatcha Reading threads more than anything else that goes on here (BTW, they have been rechristened Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading threads for posterity). I always appreciated Ron’s conscientiousness in starting the new threads so promptly and his consideration in linking them for us. He has been much in the forefront of my mind these last few days and I expect he will be for some time to come. I’m so sorry to hear about the dog, I know she was of great importance to him. My condolences to all those who were fortunate enough to know him. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/114 "2013-01-28T19:47:40Z")
I too will miss the “Whatcha Reading” threads (perhaps someone else can assume the monthly mantle in his memory?) but now I am thinking…I may quit smoking. He was so encouraging in the “quit smoking” threads as well. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Woo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7c8e57/32.png) [@Dr.Woo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Woo)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/115 "2013-01-28T23:51:40Z")
This is terrible. **Khadaji** was a really, really nice guy. ---
**Author:** ![PunditLisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/116 "2013-01-28T23:58:52Z")
RIP, Khadaji and your beloved dog. Hope you’re both enjoying a good walk in the great beyond. ---
**Author:** ![DZedNConfused](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dzednconfused/32/15991_2.png) [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/117 "2013-01-29T00:03:09Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > I too will miss the “Whatcha Reading” threads (perhaps someone else can assume the monthly mantle in his memory?) but now I am thinking…I may quit smoking. He was so encouraging in the “quit smoking” threads as well. They are continuing and as noted above, have been rechristened the “Khadaji’s Whatcha Readin’ Thread” starting with February. We will still continue to read and discuss what we read! ---
**Author:** ![SciFiSam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/47e85d/32.png) [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/118 "2013-01-29T00:44:00Z")
Wow, that’s so sudden. A reminder to us all to not take flu too lightly, I guess. My sympathies to you and Khadaji’s family; I hope his dog doesn’t follow him too soon. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/119 "2013-01-29T01:21:58Z")
> [@SciFiSam](#): > > My sympathies to you and Khadaji’s family; I hope his dog doesn’t follow him too soon. Sadly, she already has (see post #95). ☹ ---
**Author:** ![SciFiSam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/47e85d/32.png) [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468/120 "2013-01-29T01:41:44Z")
> [@Infovore](#): > > Sadly, she already has (see post #95). ☹ Oh, I missed that - an added poignancy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-lost-khadaji/648468.md?page=7)