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An Announcement On Our Friend Calamity

JMB802 said:
So sorry to hear the news. He has been missed, it's good to get closure. Thank you for the update.
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I'll be darned, sorry to hear that. Disagreed with a lot of his views but you'll have that.
RIP Calamity.

The poem is called Desiderata by Max Ehrmann, its long been a favorite of mine as well.

*S A L U T E*
Back you go, your Eternal Energy, back to the Universe. Be well.

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PeacefulWarrior said:
I'll be darned, sorry to hear that. Disagreed with a lot of his views but you'll have that.
RIP Calamity.

The poem is called Desiderata by Max Ehrmann, its long been a favorite of mine as well.

*S A L U T E*
Back you go, your Eternal Energy, back to the Universe. Be well.

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Now that I think of it, that really isnt even a "poem", theres really no rhyme or meter or prose to it at all.
But its still a very nice piece that soothes me at times. :giggle:(y)
 
MovingPictures said:
I know some of you have been wondering why our friend Calamity stopped posting in the forums. Per his wife's request, I've been given permission to give you this information now.

On his 59th birthday, January 19th, 2022, our friend Calamity's life came to an end after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. He fought to the very end with everything he had. Calamity knew his prognosis was not good, but he never gave up the fight, because he was a born fighter.

The reason he did not make his condition public but to a few of us is he didn't want anybody to treat him any differently. He wanted this place to continue to be a fun, and for people to freely speak their beliefs to him, including those who were opponents he disagreed with strongly. He was also in general, a very private man.

I spoke to Calamity a lot privately. Man, he was incredibly funny, and I don't just say that about anyone. I know his personality wasn't for everyone, but he was a blast to converse with. I'm sad that I'll never get to meet him in person now, but wherever he is, he has my love, and I know he has the love of many of you, and he knew that.

Some words from Calamity's wife.



This is a poem Calamity's father read at his service, which wife asked me to read. Goodbye, calamity. I will never forget you my friend.

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
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Rest in peace bud. You will be missed.
 
MovingPictures said:
I know some of you have been wondering why our friend Calamity stopped posting in the forums. Per his wife's request, I've been given permission to give you this information now.

On his 59th birthday, January 19th, 2022, our friend Calamity's life came to an end after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. He fought to the very end with everything he had. Calamity knew his prognosis was not good, but he never gave up the fight, because he was a born fighter.

The reason he did not make his condition public but to a few of us is he didn't want anybody to treat him any differently. He wanted this place to continue to be a fun, and for people to freely speak their beliefs to him, including those who were opponents he disagreed with strongly. He was also in general, a very private man.

I spoke to Calamity a lot privately. Man, he was incredibly funny, and I don't just say that about anyone. I know his personality wasn't for everyone, but he was a blast to converse with. I'm sad that I'll never get to meet him in person now, but wherever he is, he has my love, and I know he has the love of many of you, and he knew that.

Some words from Calamity's wife.



This is a poem Calamity's father read at his service, which wife asked me to read. Goodbye, calamity. I will never forget you my friend.

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
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Loved him. He was a good friend, and he will be missed. I’m glad his wife allowed the post. I told her on Twitter that I was once in the shoes she’s in now, and would be there if she needed to talk or scream or cry or, well, anything.
 
He made me laugh. He made me cry. Sad, no doubt.

Generous in spirit and charitable donations, calamity loved this forum! Smart (mechanical engineer), prolific poster (averaged over 40 posts a day), funny, brutally honest with his opinions, candid and open about his past, a True Bruh’ in the trenches, prone out of emotion to step over the line, then quick to own it, a sports fan and so much more! I can’t put into words how much he impacted this forum and how much I miss him!

His passing tugs at my heart and brings tears to my eyes.

A few weeks ago, a member called, swore me to confidence, informed me about calamity. Glad to see this update go public. We as a community can now grieve and give him his due respect. Great guy!

Condolences to all his family and friends.
 
Oh my God, I am so pained to read this. I lost my husband this past November, and he hadn't been ill. He went into the hospital for a planned surgery and never left the hospital. I know what I've been going through emotionally and now Calamity's wife is going through the same. Not that it eases the pain but Calamity's death had been expected during a long battle with lung cancer. Maybe it helps to take the crushing blow of the loss in small increments. I will pray for her to have the strength to get through the next months fighting grief fog.
 
RIP Calamity

Lung cancer is a vicious foe! It is relentless and unforgiving.
Took my Dad in a short 6 weeks.

Condolences to all!


An Old Irish Blessing


May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
 
HumblePi said:
Oh my God, I am so pained to read this. I lost my husband this past November, and he hadn't been ill. He went into the hospital for a planned surgery and never left the hospital. I know what I've been going through emotionally and now Calamity's wife is going through the same. Not that it eases the pain but Calamity's death had been expected during a long battle with lung cancer. Maybe it helps to take the crushing blow of the loss in small increments. I will pray for her to have the strength to get through the next months fighting grief fog.
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I am so very sorry for your loss Humble.
 
We started corresponding about his diagnosis back in October. It is good to now being able to talk about it. We squabbled quite often, as many of you know. Pming with him was on an entirely different level. He is missed.
Rip, and condolences to his friends and family
 
HumblePi said:
Oh my God, I am so pained to read this. I lost my husband this past November, and he hadn't been ill. He went into the hospital for a planned surgery and never left the hospital. I know what I've been going through emotionally and now Calamity's wife is going through the same. Not that it eases the pain but Calamity's death had been expected during a long battle with lung cancer. Maybe it helps to take the crushing blow of the loss in small increments. I will pray for her to have the strength to get through the next months fighting grief fog.
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Hugs
 
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