I didn’t know him very well, but like so many others I enjoyed his posts immensely. It is a huge loss to the board, and the world. His last thread is truly a testament to his character. My thoughts go out to all of his family and friends.
What a terrible way to come back to the board after a few days absence. Poohpah will be missed.
My sympathies go out to his family.
I didn’t know him well, and I never met him in person, but I liked reading his posts.
Sad, sad, sad…
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
{{{{{{{{{{{{Scotti}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Everything I would have said has already been said better than I could have. I enjoyed his posts, and I’ll miss him.
My sympathies and best wishes to his family and friends.
In addition Scotti, let me reiterate what Matt said: Thank you for letting us know and giving us the chance to remember Poohpah
Fenris
I was reading the newly stickied Thnksgiving thread to see if I could find out why it had such privilege. Before I reached the terrible news, I realized that his thread deserved a special place because it was not a rant, not a debate, not even mudane pointless stuff. It made me feel good to read it and should be placed where everyone could partake.
Then I found the other reason, and though I don’t think I ever wrote directly to Scott, I can tell I’m going to miss his influence.
My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to all his friends and family. I’m thankful we got to know him.
I, too, came here from the Thanksgiving thread. What a beautiful legacy.
I’m so sorry.
I came to this thread from the Emma Kate birthday thread. I am completely baffled at the coincidence. One minute rejoicing in the survival of a virtual acquaintance’s success, the next to be shocked at another’s passing… I’m just well, flabbergasted. I have thought that the links we make to other people while alive are our strongest and most vital legacy. I suppose that this thread is testament to the links Scott made in this community.
Doesn’t make the loss any easier, though
Hale and farewell, Scott…
How terrible.
His was one of the last threads I read before I headed off to work for the weekend and it was the first one I read and planned on posting to when I got back.
My heart goes out to Scotts’ friends and family.
What happened to him? 
As promised, I have the information with regard to Scott’s memorial service, which is as follows…
Friday, December 6[sup]th[/sup], from 4 to 6PM PST
Calvary Chapel
31612 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Neither Scotticher nor I have heard back with regard to whether the family is requesting donations to any specific charity. However, Cheri is considering having a memorial plaque made to hang at his workplace, to which people could contribute (though it’s not a final decision at this point). Also, Scott unfortunately suffered from diabetes, so for those who have expressed a desire to do something of this nature, donations made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association would probably be something that would’ve made him happy.
Additionally, I have obtained an address to which to mail sympathy cards, but in consideration of his family’s personal privacy, Scotticher has graciously agreed to allow people to mail cards to her and she will forward them to the appropriate place. She has given me permission to direct you to her email for further information, which is scotticher@aol.com .
And last but not least, Spiny Norman and I are planning on attending the memorial. Scotticher has written something that, if people outside the family are able to speak (it may be a completely formatted program - we don’t know), she’d like me to read on her behalf. If anyone else has something specific in the way of a memorial that they’d like read – if we’re able to – we’ll be happy to include your words, as well. Just make a post here anytime before Friday at 1:00PM PST and I’ll print them and bring them with us.
Oh dang – I knew I’d forget something. If you’re planning on making a charitable donation, they’ll ask for an address to mail the notification card. In this case you’ll also wish to contact Scotticher via her email for her address and have the cards sent to her for forwarding to the family, as well.
thank you, shayna. i’m glad you and mr norman will be able to attend the memorial.
thank you, scotticher for offering to ferry the cards.
Too sad… too sad.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
:eek:
:mad:
Tripler
I didn’t even really know the guy, beyond being amused at many of his posts, and yet I can’t stop crying. It just seems like such a senseless way to die. I guess they all are, really.
Opal, I second your “just a message board” sentiment. Well said.
Godspeed, Scott.
And hugs to Scotticher, Shayna, and all the other folks that knew him better than I did.
Shit.
I put up a simple memorial where you can post a memory, comment, or thread. I’d really like it if someone who knew him better would give me some ideas to make it a bit more personal.
‘Better to have loved and lost than to have never have loved at all’
Wow…what can I say? My heart and head are full of guilt and sorrow…but most of all anger.
(I salute) Beyond this life lies the great unknown, you will be in our hearts forever…,
Please use this link instead… it is a little easier to read.
I haven’t stopped by the SDMB for quite some time. How sad.
Damn.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.