# RIP blinkie (Ask the guy with Locked In Syndrome) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 10, 2009, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981 "2009-11-10T01:29:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 22
**Author:** ![China\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/421 "2014-12-19T03:07:14Z")
my condolences to you Mrs. Blinkie and to the extended Blinkie family. We will miss him. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/422 "2014-12-19T03:15:24Z")
My condolences to his whole family. He seemed like a really nice guy. ---
**Author:** ![rbroome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/838e76/32.png) [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/423 "2014-12-19T03:39:19Z")
Ouch. I am sorry to hear this. Blinkie was such a strong and interesting person, I really enjoyed hearing from him and learning a little bit about his situation. May he rest in peace. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/424 "2014-12-19T03:51:16Z")
I am sorry to hear this news. I always enjoyed **Blinkie** ’s remarks here on the board, and I especially enjoyed the story of his experience in _Teemings_, when it was published there some years ago. My condolences go out to his family at this time. Rest well, **Blinkie**. ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/425 "2014-12-19T03:55:57Z")
My thoughts are with the Blinkie family at this sad time. I appreciated his posts here and I am sad to learn he won’t be with us any more. ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/426 "2014-12-19T04:10:51Z")
**Mrs. Blinkie** , he was a lifeline to me in a dark time and an inspiration. I will never forget his generosity or his humor. My most sincere condolences to you and your family. This is very sad news. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/427 "2014-12-19T04:46:34Z")
So sorry for your and this boards loss. Fair winds and following seas Blinkie. ---
**Author:** ![MoodIndigo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@MoodIndigo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoodIndigo1)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/428 "2014-12-19T05:00:33Z")
I saw this on the FB Dopers page. I’m so very sorry for your loss, all of his family and friends. Thank you for standing up for him way back when he got sick. You are pretty amazing. We were all made richer in spirit by his sharing his love of life and sense of humour with us. A long time ago, we watched a tv programme that he was on, about Locked-In Syndrome, and I believe his name was mentioned, but I’ve forgotten it, though I will never forget his spirit. R.I.P. Blinkie. ---
**Author:** ![gaffa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/429 "2014-12-19T05:37:52Z")
Damn, this is so sad. He was so open and honest, sharing a perspective on the human experience that the vast majority of us couldn’t even imagine, helping us try to understand his life. Many thanks to his wife, family and other caregivers, who went above and beyond, showing an almost unimaginable level of love and commitment that few of us could count on being able to deliver, should we be called upon to do so. You helped us, to the extent possible, know the man you loved. Bye, Blinkie. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/430 "2014-12-19T06:07:21Z")
Rest in Peace, Steve. I never talked to you in this thread or any other, but your story was one of the best I’ve ever known here. Thanks for that. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/431 "2014-12-19T06:24:16Z")
The thread title has been edited to reflect the sad news. **blinkie** has also been added to the In Memorium thread. ---
**Author:** ![Fossil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/47e85d/32.png) [@Fossil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fossil)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/432 "2014-12-19T10:21:44Z")
Sad news, condolences to you and your family, Mrs Blinkie. ---
**Author:** ![Meurglys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Meurglys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meurglys)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/433 "2014-12-19T11:36:31Z")
So sorry to read the news. My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/434 "2014-12-19T12:50:13Z")
I’m so, so very sorry for your most profound loss. His was such a wonderful voice. His positive attitude moved us all, I believe. His rare perspective and charming humour were a wonderful addition to our board. He will be most fondly remembered by us all. Deepest condolences. ---
**Author:** ![sandra\_nz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/435 "2014-12-19T12:51:44Z")
This is very sad news. RIP, blinkie. You were a great member of this board. ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/436 "2014-12-19T12:59:33Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss Mrs. blinkie. He was a very valued member of our community and he will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c89c15/32.png) [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/437 "2014-12-19T13:16:22Z")
We’ll miss you, **blinkie**! ---
**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:** [December 19, 2014, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/438 "2014-12-19T13:41:32Z")
His posts were among the most fascinating things ever posted here. Truly our loss. We are all wishing you and your family well, **Mrs. Blinkie**. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/439 "2014-12-19T14:07:06Z")
My condolences to Mrs. Blinkie, the Blinkie family and all of **blinkie** ’s friends. The world has lost a truly remarkable person; this board was fortunate to have had him as a member. RIP **Steve**. ---
**Author:** ![Lasciel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981/440 "2014-12-19T15:10:19Z")
My deepest sympathies, Mrs Blinkie, and my thanks for your kindness in coming here and letting us know. I don’t think I ever posted in the thread, but I read it, and I was always amazed at his humor and strength of will. I wish you peace and comfort. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981.md?page=21) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-blinkie-ask-the-guy-with-locked-in-syndrome/516981.md?page=23)