# Colibri has died
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [November 25, 2021, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921 "2021-11-25T06:42:41Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 7
### Author:  [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/121 "2021-11-25T20:35:11Z")
I am saddened to read this. His posts were interesting, his moderation impeccable and his knowledge was remarkable. Is there any type of collection or memorial being planned?
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### Author:  [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/122 "2021-11-25T21:13:23Z")
He is already missed, and we shall miss him still. May he rest in peace.
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### Author:  [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/123 "2021-11-25T21:21:33Z")
Holy moly! That’s a huge tragedy. Colibri was the one moderator that no one ever complained about. My condolences to his family.
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### Author:  [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/124 "2021-11-25T21:28:09Z")
aw crap. We are dropping like flies. I’ve been concerned about my own mortality lately and this kind of thing just … just crap
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### Author:  [@Yookeroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yookeroo)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/125 "2021-11-25T21:34:09Z")
He was one of the best of us. RIP.
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### Author:  [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/126 "2021-11-25T21:43:51Z")
What horrible news! ☹ 😢
I have tremendous respect for @Colibri , enjoying many of his posts, and his sensible moderation. He may be gone, but his upstanding reputation as a mighty pillar of the SDMB will happily long endure.
My condolenes to his friends and family.
Tripler
Sad news indeed.
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### Author:  [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/127 "2021-11-25T21:45:55Z")
Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that _the torch has been passed_ to a _new generation_ . . . ” — John F. Kennedy
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### Author:  [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/128 "2021-11-25T21:47:52Z")
He really was one of the brightest threads running through the tapestry of this site, and I will miss reading his voice. RIP Colibri.
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### Author:  [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/129 "2021-11-25T21:51:21Z")
That’s tragic to hear. Colibri always brightened my day when he posted; he was very knowledgeable and a fantastic, welcoming poster
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### Author:  [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/130 "2021-11-25T23:35:15Z")
This sad news. I always enjoyed his contributions to the board. He will be deeply missed, and I’m sure his colleagues and students feel the same way. My condolences to his family and friends.
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### Author:  [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/131 "2021-11-25T23:51:23Z")
Sorry to hear this. I just learned about the death of someone else I knew (not SDMB), so it’s not a great week.
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### Author:  [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/132 "2021-11-25T23:57:59Z")
Indeed sad. Inevitable that the longer serving members are fading away but never easy to accept.
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### Author:  [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/133 "2021-11-26T00:05:02Z")
What sad news; my condolences to his friends and family.
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### Author:  [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/134 "2021-11-26T00:21:18Z")
Very sorry to learn of **Colibri’s** passing. His contributions to the board will be sorely missed. _Requiescat in pace._
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### Author:  [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/135 "2021-11-26T00:21:56Z")
Very sad news, he was a positive force in the world.
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### Author:  [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/136 "2021-11-26T00:32:13Z")
Damn. Just damn. Quite the loss, one of my favorite posters. May he RIP.
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### Author:  [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/137 "2021-11-26T00:48:31Z")
I’m very sorry to hear this. I hope his family and friends find comfort in their memories of him.
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### Author:  [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/138 "2021-11-26T01:02:44Z")
What sad news. Colibri you will be missed.
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### Author:  [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/139 "2021-11-26T01:11:32Z")
On this Thanksgiving day, I am thankful that he was here for as long as he was.
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### Author:  [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/140 "2021-11-26T01:25:03Z")
☹ One of the good guys around here. A big loss to our community. RIP
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