I just got word from his family that our poster @TriPolar (Ed) passed away at home on June 22, 2025, which was also the last day he posted here. He was only 69. He left behind a wife and two sons.
Ed was a computer programmer, woodworker, tinkerer, cook, restaurateur, and autodidact. I’ll miss his contributions and delightful sense of humor here.
I’m so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with his family.
Oh no. I wondered where he was. He was very prolific then vanished.
My heart also goes out to his family.
Horrible news.
Sorry to hear this. But if I may say, not damn it was one hell of a final post:
It’s the end of the world as we know it.
I’m very sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
What sad news. I always enjoyed and respected his posts. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
He will be sorely missed - clearly a clever fellow with a vast array of interests and a nicely twisted attitude. We’re both Row Dislanders, and repeatedly just missed meeting up IRL.
That’s terrible. He was a smart and fine person. Thanks for letting us know.
Sad news 
He was one of the posters whose posts I fondly looked forward to. He will be missed.
Thank you for letting us know.
This. Were the Dope to write a eulogy, this sentence should lead. His last post is the work of a vigorous mind. Suggesting his death was a sudden surprise to all.
Damn Ed, you were a fine man cut down too soon. Condolences to your grieving family.
If the OP learns more about arrangements, etc., I hope they will share.
Trying mightily to find a bright spot in the gloom …
At least @Tripler won’t have to deal with any more mistaken identity events.
I’m so sorry to learn this news. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Man, sorry to hear this.
This is very sad news. I’m sorry, and my condolences to his friends and family.
I’m so sorry to read this. He was always an interesting poster, and a constructive one. I never knew him well, and regret not having the chance to do so. 
My condolences to those who did.
Wow, this is a gut punch. He was one of my favorite posters.
Nice eulogy, needscoffee. I’m most of those things, to different degrees (but sense of humor definitely in his favor) , so that’s probably why I felt a kinship.
RIP Ed.
Oh no. I am so sorry to hear this…
We exchanged viewpoints in the pro wrestling thread. Sorry to hear of his final match.
Really sorry to read this. His name, avatar, and comments were part of being here daily - he will be missed.
Sorry to hear it. I enjoyed many of his posts.