Shit, shit, shit.
I really wanted to go to Gettysdope when I lived back east. Paul was one of the dopers I most looked forward to meeting. I went to a few other dopefests, but I was never fortunate enough to meet him.
I know firsthand how terrible depression can be. What makes it even worse is that it seems so often to dim only the brightest of lights whose illumination means so much to the rest of us.
This saddens me greatly. Bibliocat, I know how hard it is to be a suicide “survivor”. Eleven years ago I lost a dear loved one when he took his own life. For years, I wondered what I could have done to save him, but finally realized that I couldn’t have done anything. Please don’t start to blame yourself. I was angry with him for a long time too. If you need any long distance support, don’t hesitate to PM me.
Paul was a valued member of this board and will be missed.
I am so damn sorry. Bibliocat, you’re in my thoughts, as is all of Paul’s family and friends.
I am just so damn sorry.
This is saddening. My thoughts and prayer are with danceswithcats. 
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I am unsticking this thread, since it’s been up for more than a week. I’ll remind Marley to add the link to the “In Memoriam” sticky.
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The updated In Memoriam thread is here. Here again is the link to plans for a Doper memorial service.
No! I’ve only just now seen this. Peace everlasting for you, dear one.
(Please please PLEASE consider a forum for these kinds of announcements, other than something titled mindless and pointless.)
It’s very sad when any of our Doper friends die, but especially so if by their own hand.
I believe he was there for me when I was going through my “meltdowns”, and anyone who has helped me through my rough times and “been there” for me is a very precious friend.
My condolences, Bibliocat
Bill
I’m relatively new here, but I just wanted to add my sympathies to Bibliocat and all who knew and loved danceswithcats.
Thanks again, **twicks **and Marley.
And thanks to everyone who has posted here with kind words and memories. It really means a lot.
BiblioCat I am so sorry! At times like this I fall back on my favorite translation of the Mourner’s Kaddish “May the father of peace bring peace to all who mourn. Amen.”
I’m sorry to hear of the circumstances of his death. I hope he is getting the peace he needs.
I’ve been away for a while and so am just now seeing this. I’m so sorry BiblioCat.
I’m so sorry, Paul.
I’m very sorry to hear it.
I can’t believe I just read about this now. He seemed like such a nice guy, quirky, but a good man. I hope he found his peace.