It was 6 years ago on Sunday that I first me Khephra

[LynneSin]

I met Khephra and then 2 minutes later I met Willpitt. They were in town for the big Philadelphia DU Gathering (80 people we had).

:cry: Miss you Kheph!

[Droopy]

1. I wonder how many are still here that remember Khephra

I never really knew him all that well, but we did talk about Black Sabbath a few times in the lounge.

[LynneSin]

2. the fact that this thread is sinking makes me realize no one remembers him

:cry:

[Droopy]

3. That's what I was thinking, too

I was surprised to see this thread so far down the front page without a reply in it.

[supernova]

4. Of course I remember Kheph!

:hug:

What a sweetie he was. I never got to meet him offline though, to my great sadness. When I learned how young he was, I was hoping that maybe some day ... :-(

We always talked about HP Lovecraft and how being a goth, even a closeted one, had its rewards. He's one of the first people I ever spoke to about myself in that way and actually understood me.

So yeah, I miss him.

[GreenPartyVoter]

5. I remember him He was the king of LBN. He passed shortly before my mom did, actually :^(

[KamaAina]

18. Right here

he certainly was a man of eclectic musical tastes. I tend to identify him not with Sabbath but with Primus! Go figure.

:(

[Missy Vixen]

27. I do

Gracious, kind, and kept us all informed.

I miss him, too.

Julie

[madinmaryland]

6. I think alot of us remember Khephra. The speed with which he was

able to get out LBN stories was amazing. A great loss for the DU family and for Khephra's family.

Though there are many newbies who were not around when he passed away.

[SeattleGirl]

7. I always went to LBN first, and read everything Kheph posted.

He was my fav DUer to read.

I miss him too.

[KG]

8. further proof there is no god. Kheph gone yet cheney still draws breath.

:grr:

[Taverner]

9. I remember him

Cool guy he was

[lildreamer316]

10. kicking for Khephra

[Burma Jones]

11. I rememeber Khephra

well worth keeping in one's memory

[RainDog]

12. I remember Kephra

unfortunately, the first time I met him face to face was at his funeral. strange thing was that I had not even checked in on DU for a couple of years and the day I did was the day after he died. I felt like I was meant to be at his funeral to pay respects for all the time he put into keeping ppl informed.

There were quite a few DU people who showed up for his funeral. Skinner spoke, at Kephra's mom's request, because DU was so important to Kephra's life. After his funeral, his mom and aunt, I think it was, went out for a wake with DUers. I think someone took pix, even. I don't know how many people who were there are still here...

[suninvited]

13. How did he die?

I was not around then.

[Burma Jones]

14. At his computer, a blood clot made it to his heart......

There are no guarantees......

[RainDog]

16. He'd had health problems for a long time

according to his mom. nevertheless, how can you prepare for losing a child?

[supernova]

15. DVT

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear LynneSin...

I never got to meet him, either here, or in RL...

And he died right after I joined...

It was a terrible time...

Someone made a gorgeous wood container for his ashes...

It was stunning...

Even though I never had a meaningful conversation with him, I still miss him too...

:hug:

[Chovexani]

19. I miss Kef so bad.

He was such an awesome guy. We used to have some phenomenal conversations about metaphysics. And nerd stuff.

He was my favorite DUer from back then. He singlehandedly kept LBN going. I can't even look at the Eye of Horus avatar because it reminds me too much of him. :cry:

[RainDog]

20. I think of him everytime I see that eye, too. n/t

[Midlodemocrat]

24. I know. Rabrrrrrr's sig always startles me.

I had the Eye as an avatar in tribute for a while, but it made me too sad. He was a wonderful person.

[coffeenap]

21. He died very soon after I joined DU. I was just getting used

to relying on him in LBN and appreciating the time and effort he put in to keep us all informed. It was so sad to lose him, and so heartwarming to watch as the DU community reached out to his family. Actually, it was one of the reasons I wanted to stay here--I had never seen that kind of love on a discussion board before.

So, I do remember him. Thank you for reminding us.:hug:

[puerco-bellies]

22. I remember Khephra

When I first started hanging out at DU I mostly stayed in LBN and GD. Kheph was always interesting. I was shocked when I logged on and found out he had passed.

I remembered trying to post on LBN thinking that maybe I could beat him to the punch. Rarely did I get there first.

R.I.P. Khephra

[Midlodemocrat]

23. I never 'met' him, but he was very nice to me when I was a newbie.

I PM'd him once to ask him a question and we started 'chatting' like that. He was such a sweet person. DU isn't the same without him. :cry:

[soleft]

25. So what am I? Chopped Liver?

I seem to be saying that a lot lately.

:shrug:

I recently tried to find the pic of me sitting at a table with Keph, but I haven't been able to find it. There used to be a link on line to philly pics.

Newyawker99 and RBNYC rode with me to the meeting. Sonofsoleft too.

Miss Keph and Ronnie. Hope she comes back soon.

Whatever happened to Princess Ramsey?

[LynneSin]

26. Sweetie - I met 80 people that weekend

Kheph is,um, no longer with us - which makes it a bit sad :cry:

But I met you and your absolute joy - Son of Soleft. Is he going to college now?

Ramsey is still around - she moved to Florida

[soleft]

29. busting your chops re: Pitt

Not Keph! Never Keph!

Rene and I were both a couple of DU fangirls - as soon as we saw Keph and Will we were like, OMG, there's Kephra - OMG, there's Will Pitt!

[Flaxbee]

28. Khephra was truly a wonderful guy.

Never met him in person, but always enjoyed knowing he was around. Anyone know how his mom is doing?

[Forkboy]

30. He was awesome in so many ways.

I remember one time we were talking about a movie that he had seen. He thought I'd like it too and offered to mail his DVD cross country just so I could see it.

Here's to one of DU's all time finest. :toast:

[JCMach1]

31. I miss Kheph too...

:(