# Godspeed, MonkeyMensch **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 19, 2018, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184 "2018-07-19T05:54:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MonkeysBrother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3ab097/32.png) [@MonkeysBrother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeysBrother)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/1 "2018-07-19T05:54:42Z")
My brother Pat, known hereabouts as MonkeyMensch, died earlier today. He had glioblastoma multiforme\*. As he pointed out, if you get to choose which cancer you’re going to get, this is NOT the one to pick. I know he really enjoyed the time he spent reading and contributing to the SDMB. He’s the reason I was a long time lurker here. In real life Pat was smart, and funny, and inquisitive, and knowledgable, and fun to be around. He will be missed by me and my siblings and, I suspect, by anyone that knew him well. Thanks to everybody here who interacted with him and to these boards that gave him a lot of pleasure. Joe \*His tumor may explain why he had a couple of odd posts recently. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/2 "2018-07-19T05:56:57Z")
Oh, so sorry. I grieve with you. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/3 "2018-07-19T06:26:22Z")
I’m sorry, **MonkeysBrother**. Thank you for letting us know. Please pass the Dope’s sympathies on to the rest of Pat’s family. His passing leaves a huge void in the world. And please do consider staying around yourself. ---
**Author:** ![blob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blob/32/489_2.png) [@blob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blob)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/4 "2018-07-19T06:31:15Z")
I’m so sorry, I didn’t “know” him on the board, I’m a new member, but I’m so sorry for your loss. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/5 "2018-07-19T06:33:57Z")
Sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/6 "2018-07-19T06:51:07Z")
I enjoyed his posts. Sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/7 "2018-07-19T07:18:42Z")
I’m sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family. He was a fun poster. ---
**Author:** ![Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/channing_idaho_banks/32/250_2.png) [@Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Channing_Idaho_Banks)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/8 "2018-07-19T08:14:47Z")
We’re all monkeys here. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/9 "2018-07-19T08:14:55Z")
Damn. My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/10 "2018-07-19T09:12:47Z")
RIP, **MonkeyMensch**. ---
**Author:** ![CharmaChameleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@CharmaChameleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CharmaChameleon)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/11 "2018-07-19T10:06:54Z")
Very sorry to know that news. Indeed, it’s not a good way to go; step-father #3 went that way in 1985. Blessings, peace, and grace to all involved. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/12 "2018-07-19T10:12:12Z")
I’m sorry for your loss - which is also our loss. MonkeyMensch was one of those posters who seemed to be around forever. Please accept my condolences for your entire family. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/13 "2018-07-19T11:44:30Z")
I’ll miss MonkeyMensch; my condolences to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/14 "2018-07-19T12:00:21Z")
My condolences to your family, **MonkeysBrother. MonkeyMensch** will be missed. StG ---
**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:** [July 19, 2018, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/15 "2018-07-19T12:09:20Z")
☹ I had been lurking in **MonkeyMensch’s** thread, and I’m sorry to see this update. Condolences to his family and friends. ---
**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:** [July 19, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/16 "2018-07-19T12:47:46Z")
Thank you, **MonkeysBrother** , for letting us know. I wish peace to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/17 "2018-07-19T12:47:49Z")
Oh what awful news. RIP Pat. The SDMB has lost a valued member. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/18 "2018-07-19T13:03:33Z")
He faced it with such good humour and honesty in his thread. He will be missed indeed. RIP. ---
**Author:** ![Enter\_the\_Flagon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Enter\_the\_Flagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enter_the_Flagon)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/19 "2018-07-19T13:28:41Z")
Wow, bummer. I’m truly sorry. ---
**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:** [July 19, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184/20 "2018-07-19T13:30:43Z")
This is sad news, and I’m sorry you lost your brother. I do remember seeing posts from him, here and there. I hope to see more of yours as well. Wishing you peace and comfort. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-monkeymensch/818184.md?page=2)