# A great guy and poster, Q.E.D. {RIP} **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 8, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121 "2009-10-08T23:05:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/81 "2009-10-09T18:07:06Z")
Wow, this is horrible. What a great poster and contributor. How sad. _Requiscat in pace_. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_fun_ball/32/17664_2.png) [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/82 "2009-10-09T18:25:00Z")
Wow. That is really too bad. Q.E.D. was a great contributor to these boards. Damn. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/83 "2009-10-09T18:44:47Z")
NO! ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/84 "2009-10-09T19:05:05Z")
This really sucks. Some folks had issues with **Q.E.D.** but he never bothered me to the point of disliking him. He was definitely a major character on this board and he will be missed. My condolences to his family. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/85 "2009-10-09T19:21:42Z")
I’ve added an entry for **Q.E.D.** to the “In Memoriam” thread. As always I"m open to feedback. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/86 "2009-10-09T19:35:34Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > He was definitely a major character on this board and he will be missed. There are some people who–whether right or wrong, popular or unpopular, following rules or breaking them–are a major part of the “personality” of the SDMB. Q.E.D. was most certainly one of those people. He helped to define what these boards are. ---
**Author:** ![Swallowed\_My\_Cellphone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@Swallowed\_My\_Cellphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swallowed_My_Cellphone)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/87 "2009-10-09T20:15:11Z")
:eek: ☹ I have no words. When I was a lurker and a newbie to this forum I found his GQ posts to be top-notch and one of the reasons I stuck around long wnough to appreciate this place. I’mshocked and sad to hear this news. My condolensces to his family. ---
**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:** [October 9, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/88 "2009-10-09T20:29:21Z")
My condolences ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/89 "2009-10-09T20:47:32Z")
Oh I am so sorry to hear this. I remember when he joined! He was memorable, from the very start. Offering prayers for him and his family; may he be granted eternal rest. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/90 "2009-10-09T20:58:43Z")
I am shocked by this. So young, so bright and with so much to contribute. A terrible loss to his family and this community.☹ ---
**Author:** ![Ruffian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71e660/32.png) [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/91 "2009-10-09T22:02:32Z")
Really?? **Q.E.D/**?? ☹ I’m so sorry. He has been a presence around here for a long, long time. My condolences to the family. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/92 "2009-10-09T23:56:21Z")
bummer ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/93 "2009-10-10T01:55:27Z")
What was his last post? I can’t believe this. I had no idea. What happened? ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/94 "2009-10-10T02:23:02Z")
Very sad, surprising news. My condolences to his family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/95 "2009-10-10T02:33:34Z")
Yeah, only 44? WTF happened??? RIP. ---
**Author:** ![Cardinal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardinal/32/4000_2.png) [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/96 "2009-10-10T02:56:47Z")
I once PMed QED to ask how he knew so much. I work with high schoolers, so I get to feel like the most knowledgeable person on earth most days, but QED could make me feel like I’d barely learned anything. I remember that I didn’t entirely understand even his job description he told me. You were a man among boys, including me. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/97 "2009-10-10T03:03:53Z")
Only 44? Way too young to lose someone like him. RIP, **QED**. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![BooBoo316](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e0b2c6/32.png) [@BooBoo316](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BooBoo316)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/98 "2009-10-10T03:25:58Z")
I’m just floored by this news. I feel sick. He was far too young to leave this world. I haven’t posted since the troubles this summer, but I had to comment on this loss. He was a great asset to these boards and they will be a lesser place because of his passing. Wherever you are, Michael, I hope you have found peace. My condolences to his family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/99 "2009-10-10T04:15:37Z")
That’s way too young. ☹ My thoughts go out to his family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121/100 "2009-10-10T04:42:39Z")
Very sad. He will be missed. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-great-guy-and-poster-q-e-d-rip/513121.md?page=6)