# to anyone who is interested.... \[RIP Polycarp\] **URL:** \ **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\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/101 "2013-11-06T13:09:03Z")
My gosh Mrs. Carp, his loss is a blow to us all and I’m so sorry to hear of this. As you well know he held a special place here in a lot of hearts and minds and will be missed in so many ways. Polycarp never ceased to amaze me with his tremendous knowledge of such a wide variety of subjects. He also had a very human, approachable quality that endeared him to so many. I really enjoyed discussions with him both public on the board and private through PMs. His unique personality shined through each and every time. My sincere condolences for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/102 "2013-11-06T13:14:06Z")
Oh no - so sorry to hear about this, and sorry for your loss. **Polycarp** was a thoughtful guy. ---
**Author:** ![Meatros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/103 "2013-11-06T13:18:56Z")
This is awful news. Polycarp is one of the first people I remember when I think about my initial experiences with Christian Forums and the Straight Dope. He was a great influence and seemed like a really great man. I didn’t always agree with him, but I respected him and enjoyed his posts immensely. This stinks. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/104 "2013-11-06T13:25:49Z")
So sorry to hear this. **Polycarp** was a patient, thoughtful and smart member of this community. Even the folks who disagreed with him thought so. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/105 "2013-11-06T13:35:41Z")
Oh, no, what horrible news. My sincere condolences. He was an eloquent, sincere man of faith who was comfortable speaking to and listening to all. I remember ages ago, he invited me to participate in a forum called “The Pizza Parlor” because he and his fellow Christians were interested in hearing an Orthodox Jewish perspective. I am amongst the many who will miss him greatly. ---
**Author:** ![Witch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Witch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Witch)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/106 "2013-11-06T13:40:17Z")
I am very sorry to hear of Polycarp’s passing. Although we followed very different spiritual paths, I very much enjoyed conversing and learning from him when I was an active participant here on the Dope. My thoughts are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![DrumBum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@DrumBum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrumBum)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/107 "2013-11-06T13:42:47Z")
My condolences as well for your loss. He was a well respected member of the board and will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/108 "2013-11-06T13:48:31Z")
My thoughts are with your family. We share at least a tiny bit of your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Politzania](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ab097/32.png) [@Politzania](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Politzania)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/109 "2013-11-06T13:49:42Z")
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about David - I am so sorry. I always looked forward to seeing **Polycarp** ’s name in a thread - knowing that he would provide insight and wit - he seemed like a very kind, loving person who lived his faith on a daily basis. ---
**Author:** ![Meurglys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Meurglys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meurglys)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/110 "2013-11-06T13:58:30Z")
Very sorry to read your news; he was a mainstay of this Board and will be greatly missed. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/111 "2013-11-06T14:10:01Z")
Very sorry to hear the news. Thank you for taking time to let us know. May he rest in peace. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/112 "2013-11-06T14:14:14Z")
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/113 "2013-11-06T14:18:55Z")
Everybody liked old Poly. He was kind and funny, and we’ll miss him. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/114 "2013-11-06T14:19:24Z")
Damn. Sorry to hear that. My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/115 "2013-11-06T14:21:10Z")
I’d always found it amusing that we had attended the same church while I was living in Heddingham, but did not find out until we had moved. He will be missed. ---
**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:** [November 6, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/116 "2013-11-06T14:44:15Z")
I always enjoyed reading his contributions in Great Debates. As an atheist, I was usually rooting for the other side of the argument, but when **Polycarp** posted, he always scored points. He was very respected here and it was obvious that as a Christian, he was the real deal. This world will be a darker and colder place without his light. ---
**Author:** ![Dervorin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Dervorin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dervorin)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/117 "2013-11-06T14:48:38Z")
I’m so sorry to hear about this - Polycarp was a very well known, respected and liked member of the boards, and it’s a diminished place without him. Thank you for letting us know, and my condolences to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/118 "2013-11-06T14:50:42Z")
Polucarp rocked! We are less without him. I’m so sorry for your loss, Mrs Polycarp! ---
**Author:** ![BrotherCadfael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/119 "2013-11-06T14:50:51Z")
Very sad indeed. Please accept our condolences. He will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2013, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200/120 "2013-11-06T14:51:04Z")
No command of Greek or Latin blessings here, so… “And all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side.” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-anyone-who-is-interested-rip-polycarp/673200.md?page=7)