# to anyone who is interested.... \[RIP Polycarp\]
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [November 6, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200 "2013-11-06T01:01:02Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/1 "2013-11-06T01:01:02Z")
Hi, everyone. This is “Mrs. Carp” (Polycarp’s wife).I thought some of those he was close to might like to know, he passed away at WakeMed Hospital at 5:50 (est)this evening after a prolonged, unknown illness. He was taken to t he emergency room at approximately 7:45 Sunday evening and never regained consciousness. They put him on life support, and at my request, pulled the plug at 3:15 this afternoon.
If anyone would like more information we are listed under David Wilbur in Zebulon, NC.
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### Author:  [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/2 "2013-11-06T01:03:31Z")
I remember Polycarp well. A great poster, a great asset to this board. I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Godspeed, Polycarp.
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### Author:  [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/3 "2013-11-06T01:04:33Z")
That is very sad news indeed. He was a very valued member of this message board and will be sorely missed.
My sympathies to his family.
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### Author:  [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/4 "2013-11-06T01:05:07Z")
Oh no. Please accept my condolences. Polycarp was always one of my favorite posters here and he will be sorely missed.
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### Author:  [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/5 "2013-11-06T01:06:29Z")
Oh, no. I’m so sorry.
\*\*Polycarp \*\*was a well respected poster here, and I know many, including myself, are going to be shocked and grieving his death. Thank you so much for letting us know.
I wish I had words of comfort, but I don’t, so I’ll stick with that. I’m sorry, and thank you.
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### Author:  [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/6 "2013-11-06T01:11:07Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.
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### Author:  [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/7 "2013-11-06T01:11:54Z")
Sorry to hear that, a valuable poster and a nice guy, even if we did clash on the subject of religion from time to time!
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### Author:  [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/8 "2013-11-06T01:13:36Z")
I’m so sorry.
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### Author:  [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/9 "2013-11-06T01:14:08Z")
I’m so sorry, Mrs. Carp. Thank you for letting us know.
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### Author:  [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/10 "2013-11-06T01:15:22Z")
My heartfelt condolences to you all.
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### Author:  [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/11 "2013-11-06T01:16:22Z")
I’m so very sorry. I send you my most sincere condolences.
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### Author:  [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/12 "2013-11-06T01:18:42Z")
I see that he was just shy of his 65th birthday. Too young. My condolences to his family.
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### Author:  [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/13 "2013-11-06T01:19:56Z")
I am so, so very sorry for your loss. As others have already mentioned, I found **Polycarp** to be an interesting, informed, and valuable contributor to this board. My condolences.
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### Author:  [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/14 "2013-11-06T01:20:31Z")
My sincere condolences. He will certainly be missed around here.
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### Author:  [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/15 "2013-11-06T01:22:39Z")
Very sorry to hear that. Polycarp was one of my favorite posters. He was knowledgeable about so many things, as well as a genuinely nice person.
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### Author:  [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/16 "2013-11-06T01:23:37Z")
So sorry Mrs. Carp ☹
As others have noted he was very highly thought of and I for one will miss him.
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### Author:  [@fierra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fierra)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/17 "2013-11-06T01:25:13Z")
I’m so sorry. I remember him from way back. Thank you so much for letting us know.
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### Author:  [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/18 "2013-11-06T01:26:03Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. Like many others here, I liked and respected **Polycarp**. He was a voice of reason, kindness, and understanding, and he will be sorely missed.
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### Author:  [@Fretful\_Porpentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fretful_Porpentine)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/19 "2013-11-06T01:28:28Z")
Terrible news. I am so sorry.
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### Author:  [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/20 "2013-11-06T01:28:51Z")
I am so sorry to hear this. He was one of those very few prolific posters who was universally liked. He will be missed.
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