Ten Hut RIP my dear Monkeyman

[Sapphire Blue]

Thank you for the honor of being your online friend. I will miss you tremendously.

Friday, 1 June 2007
Dale Peters in IL has been recruited to join Randy "Doc" Barne's Honor Platoon.
Posted By Robert Hanafin at 2:06 PM


All Readers of my Blog,

I don't know if anyone ever knew Dale Peters from Chicago, Illinois who posted a Blog of his own on VFA and ensured a few of our Blogs were forwarded across the naton on various Veteran listserves.

Regardless of the views and direction the collective we must take on IRAQINAM now, Dale Peters along with Randy "Doc" Barnes of Kansas City, MO (who left us in 2006) were viewed as worthy strategists in helping the Democrats take back Congress in 2006. Both rallied Veterans in the mid-West, organized caravans, fought for Veterans benefits, while opposing the War in Iraq.

Both were also proud members of both Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), in fact it was their inspiration and encouragement that persuaded this Retired Officer to become a member of VVAW in 2006, and I never protested the Vietnam War though I was in it and opposed it.

To the point, in the event you did know Dale Peters, I wanted you to know that Brother Peters passed away in Chicago this past Wednesday, and Dale desired his passing and funeral to remain low-key and as low-profile as Dale tried to be.

Apparently, it was Dale's wishes to have a very low keyed service.

The best I know is that there will be a service tomorrow, Saturday, from 1 - 2 at:Modell Funeral Home7710 S. Cass AvenueDarien, IL 60561630-852-3595

If anyone resides in or near the Chicago area, you may want to pay your respects. The address for sending cards or flowers is ABOVE.

Dale was an Illinois state organizer and leader of Veterans for Kerry in 2004, and a favored target of free republic who kept a dossier including Dale's VVAW FBI file from the late 1960s - early 70s.
Dale and I have worked closely on the Veterans for America (VFA) Blog until I noticed that he disappeared a few weeks ago and started looking for him.

At one point the freepers and other right-wing nuts even accused Dale Peters and I of being one and the same going on a campaign charging Dale of impersonating a commissioned officer.
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/news_theswamp/2006/12/statement_from_.html

Frankly, that was done on both right and left-wing Democratic sites like Democratic Underground, and the liberals all time favorite Daily KOS whenever Brother Dale Peters joined me and other Independents in taking an INDEPENDENT STAND that went against both parties for the best interests of Veterans, troops, and military families carrying the burden of the War on Terror all by our lonesome.

Let this Mustang be bold enough to tell those who helped kill Dale two things. First, if anyone seriously believes that LOYALTY to any ONE political party will end or win IRAQINAM, YOU are in for a rude awakening. Don't trust ANY politcal party nor have loyalty to any one or two party system. The faster America achieves a multi-party political system the better. PLEASE take this from a long-time conservative Republican who voted for Reagan and never looked back until John Kerry.

The other is let me assure you and all are Welcome to check with VVA, because unlike most Nationalistic organizations (the American Legion and now VFW included), the VVA requires one provide a DD-214 for membership, that Bobby Hanafin is a Mustang, even if one does not agree with my politics or views on IRAQINAM, and I am a member of VVAW, because I do not blindly support ALL WARS.

That does not means that I BLINDLY OPPOSE ALL WARS, because someone has to do America's dirty work for us, and as a career military man I would be a HYPOCRITE to tell VVAW members otherwise, but having a military (volunteer or otherwise) does not mean American leaders need to or must turn it into a Professional Killing Machine that is offensive by nature. The American sheeple are not cut from such cloth as Radical Islam, and most of us who experienced Nam know this.

Bobby Hanafin
Specialist-5, U.S. Army (69-76)
Major, USAF-Retired (77-94)
Military Families Speak Out - OHIO Tags: Dale Peters IRAQINAM Randy"Doc"Barnes Vietnam Vets Post A CommentPosted By Robert Hanafin at 2:06 PM

http://www.veteransforamerica.org/index.cfm/page/weblog/subpage/display_blog/bid/E8778107-123F-747A-1BE5695BEA4B1B15

[NC_Nurse]

1. Oh, no.

I will miss him greatly. :cry:

RIP, Monkeyman....

[illinoisprogressive]

2. I always liked and respected monkeyman. My heart is heavy.

[trashcanistanista]

4. I'm devastated.

RIP. He will be missed.:cry:

[Midlodemocrat]

3. OMG!!! Didn't he just lose his wife?

How incredibly sad. RIP Monkeyman. You will be greatly missed.

[helderheid]

8. He did. R.I.P.

:cry:

[Raine]

219. VERY sad news

R-I-P Monkeyman ... a true patriot :patriot:

[GreenPartyVoter]

283. They are together now *hugs*

[CountAllVotes]

291. well at least we know he is not alone

he is with his wife now again.

May they both RIP as they enjoy eternal life!

Monkeyman, you will be remembered as a true patriot. :patriot:

:kick:

[SharonRB]

5. How sad!

I just saw a post earlier today where someone asked if anyone had seen him lately.

RIP, Monkeyman.

[Philosoraptor]

6. damn damn damn

[waiting for hope]

7. Thanks for posting SB -

I will greatly miss his uncanny way of getting all the great videos up...

:hug:

[Mojambo]

9. Very sad news. RIP, MM. n/t

[partylessinOhio]

10. Another soldier has left us. Rest in peace.

:patriot:

[Skidmore]

11. What a loss to DU and the nation. Rest, monkeyman.

We'll soldier on here.

[calimary]

324. No kidding. DAMN. I loved reading his posts.

Just DAMN.

At least he's in Heaven now, together with his lady.

So sorry to hear this, but thank you for letting everybody know, Sapphire.

Just DAMN.

Sleep with the angels, Monkeyman. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice!!!

[Solly Mack]

12. :(

[kevinmc]

13. Shocking ..... RIP ...Brother. ....n/t

[PsN2Wind]

14. So many VietNam vets

dying before their time. RIP Monkeyman, I.........no we, all salute you.
If there is another side I hope to meet you there, although I'm fightin' like hell right now to keep it from being soon.

[roguevalley]

15. this is terrible news. I feel so badly. Sometimes people can't

be alone after a lifetime of loving someone. May he have smooth sailing into the arms of his wife and be at peace.

[The Backlash Cometh]

16. .

I can't believe it. This is so surreal.

[eridani]

17. Not another one!

You know, we really need a DU In Memoriam section.

Goodbye--I'll miss you.

[stevedeshazer]

87. Kick for that

We've lost a good number of DUers.

[Patsy Stone]

18. A big hole in DU.

Love to his family and friends. He'll be missed.

[NCarolinawoman]

19. Oh dear God.

Was he the one who updated us about John Laesch's campaign against Dennis Hastert?

[globalvillage]

20. Monkeyman told me he liked this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdhkJS3UFaU

RIP, Monkeyman.

:patriot:

[Morgana LaFey]

122. OMG. That is incredibly powerful, incredibly poignant

People -- see this video with our dear Monkeyman in mind.

RIP, soldier.

[Daphne08]

233. I just did. RIP, Monkeyman.

[SeattleGirl]

236. Thank you for sharing this, gv.

A beautiful, heart-rending video.

And once again, RIP Monkeyman. I will miss you so very much. :cry: :patriot:

[proud patriot]

21. My sincerest condolences

:(

[merh]

22. Rest in Peace, sweet Monkeyman.

Stand at ease soldier, leave the struggle to us and you rest easy. :hug:

:patriot:


:(

[CatWoman]

23. ............

:cry:

[annabanana]

24. Oh dear.

I will miss him.

[HeeBGBz]

25. RIP monkeyman

This saddens me so. He was such a good veteran advocate. Safe journey.

[SeattleGirl]

26. Oh God! My heart is breaking.

I loved his posts. I'm so sorry to hear this.

Rest in peace, Monkeyman.

:patriot:

[bluerum]

27. Thanks for the post. RIP Monkeyman. Final salute. eom

[rubberducky]

28. Oh nnnnnnnooooooooooooooo

Oh, how he will be missed. I just can hardly believe this is true. I pray our dear monkeyman finds peace with his sweet janet. RIP :cry:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

29. Oh, no!

Rest in Peace, Monkeyman, one of the great DUers. :cry:

[bleever]

30. Happy travels, my friend.

:patriot:

[Kadie]

31. RIP Monkeyman.

:cry:

[michaz]

32. Oh How Horrible!! He will be missed!

and so will his posts.

[DearAbby]

33. Rest in peace, Monkeyman -nt

[blues90]

34. This is so sad to hear

I recall his wife passing away sometime in Jan . He always had something positive to say and tried to help so many .

Rest in peace , I do hope if there is something on the other side then he is again with his wife . It is a great loss .

[driver8]

35. Oh no!

I cannot believe what I'm reading.

RIP, Monkeyman...RIP.

[H2O Man]

36. Very sad.

He was a true patriot.

[Crabby Appleton]

37. RIP Monkeyman

[durrrty libby]

38. How sad

RIP


Life is short people. Don't put up with crap

[TahitiNut]

39. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cry: :patriot: :cry:

[JackBeck]

40. He will be missed.

:patriot:

[blondeatlast]

41. God bless, Monkeyman, God bless. You are deeply missed. nt

[senseandsensibility]

42. It seems I was just reading his posts

and now he's gone. Life is fleeting and precious. I am so sorry that he is not with us. He was a great veterans' advocate, as many have said. RIP, monkeyman.:patriot: :hug:

[Olney Blue]

43. God, no. Not monkeyman.

:cry:

:patriot: RIP, sir.

[AnnieBW]

44. RIP, Monkeyman

You will be missed.

:patriot:

[Withywindle]

45. Oh no!

:cry:

Such sad news - his posts were so heartfelt and smart, he sounded like such a great guy.

It's not uncommon for one spouse to follow another shortly. My great-grandparents did this, just six months apart after living into their 90s (he was a WWI vet). There is something about this that strikes me as a cosmic kindness.

Rest in peace, Monkeyman (and Monkeywoman). You won't be forgotten here. :patriot:

[vietnam_war_vet]

211. RIP to a fellow Vet

I always made certain that I paid attention to/read Monkeyman's DU posts. I was never disappointed. He will be missed on DU and untold other places, in the cyber and non-cyber realms. RIP and Blessed Be, MM/Dale.

Withywindle, your comment, "It's not uncommon for one spouse to follow another shortly," was right-on. I can attest from personal experience as my parents passed away 6 weeks apart (my Mom died on 12/25/05 and then my Dad passed on 2/14/06) They grew-up together in a small rural Ohio town, went to the same schools K-12. and ended up marrying in 1944 just before my Dad (a Navy corpsman) shipped out to the Pacific theater. -- Michael

[qanda]

46. RIP Monkeyman

[ClassWarrior]

47. Godspeed, Monkeyman.

You were a voice of reason and a worthy ally.

:patriot:

Never Give Up.

[progressoid]

48. ...

Speechless.

[johnnie]

49. I am sad to hear this

He will be missed. RIP Monkeyman :(

[Redstone]

50. Oh, fuck. Go easy, MM. Go easy.

Redstone

[IChing]

51. Damn .....RIP.... the last posts he made

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php

I am sadden by this.

[Venus Dog]

52. Thank you for letting us know

He will be greatly missed:patriot: :cry:

[Drum]

53. Damn.

:patriot:

[bobbolink]

54. Very sad news.

:patriot:

[Greyskye]

55. oh man

Rest in Peace, Monkeyman. You will be missed, and remembered. :cry:

:patriot:

[riderinthestorm]

56. I had the honor of meeting Dale at the Midwest Veterans Homeless Shelter opening in Wheaton

A project he was deeply involved in making happen. He was a true activist and an inspiration. He will be sorely missed.

:cry:

[AnOhioan]

57. RIP Sir

[Old and In the Way]

58. The man pulled no punches....I'll miss his posts here.

[AuntPatsy]

65. RIP Monkeyman your memory and deeds are a legacy to be proud of.

[BrotherBuzz]

59. Damn, just damn, another one of my brothers....

Monkeyman, you brought a lot to DU. You did good, and I'll miss you.

[Sparkly]

60. Oh no -- terrible news!!

RIP, Monkeyman. :cry:

[hobbit709]

61. Damn R.I.P.

We'll miss him

[musette_sf]

62. peace Monkeyman

you will not be forgotten.

[MadMaddie]

63. My heart is broken...........

RIP brother...RIP...

I will miss him greatly!!

[many a good man]

64. I honor his memory

RIP

[ncrainbowgrrl]

66. Best to family and friends.

RIP, comrade.

[Stinky The Clown]

67. I can't believe it. I just can't imagine DU or the antiwar movement without this guy.

No words ............ none

[tularetom]

68. God bless you Monkeyman

It's hard for this crusty ol 65 year old bastard to type through the tears.....

[dweller]

69. ...

RIP brother, soldier



no words to express my sadness of this news,
dp

[chiffon]

70. ...

a silent tribute.

RIP patriot.

[flamingyouth]

71. Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this.

RIP. :( :patriot:

Thank you for posting this and letting us all know.

[KoKo]

72. Very Sad News....I just saw a post of his seems like only couple weeks ago...

and I feel so sad that this has happened.

Reast your weary body, Monkeyman...you join the list of DU'ers who will be remembered....

O8) :patriot:

FOR YOU!...may the wind be at your back...or the gentle breezes flow.....

[babylonsister]

73. Oh, Mm, I've been looking for you.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

I guess we found you.

RIP, my dear DU buddy; I will keep up the fight in your name.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

74. Oh, no, Monkeyman. We were looking for you, you didn't come back.

:cry:

MKJ

[supernova]

75. Oh, how sad

RIP, Monkeyman. :-(

You were an inspiration to us all. My thoughts go out to his children and surviving family.

[caligirl]

76. Oh no! I will miss his posts, he tried to help so many. tireless worker.

[Ghost in the Machine]

77. damn damn damn!

R.I.P. Monkeyman :salute: I hardly got to know you, brother.

[pinto]

78. RIP Monkeyman.

[libnnc]

79. I don't know what to say

I'm totally shocked. He will be terribly missed. :cry:

[Madspirit]

80. RIP Monkeyman...n/t

[Rex]

81. =[

RIP brother.

[entanglement]

82. RIP soldier

:cry:

[tinfoilinfor2005]

83. Dale Peters: An American Hero.

He will be remembered fondly by thousands of his friends at Democratic Underground.

Rest in Peace, our friend.

[tom_paine]

84. Another good man lost: RIP Monkmeyman, we are richer for having known you.

And we are so very much the poorer for your loss.

To a true patriot: Dale Peters aka Monkeyman

:patriot: :patriot:

[cal04]

85. RIP Monkeyman

you will be very much missed
:cry:

[City Lights]

86. Good-bye, Monkeyman.

RIP, Dale.

:patriot:

[Evergreen Emerald]

88. I will miss his posts.

Good bye Monkeyman. Thanks for your contributions

[dailykoff]

89. Oh that's a shame.

Very nice guy. Thanks for letting us know.

[Horse with no Name]

90. RIP sweet Monkeyman

You will be missed.:cry:

[MasonJar]

91. A great loss for us and for America. We should let John Kerry know.

[tkmorris]

92. Goodbye Monkeyman

Fellow veteran, fellow DU'er, fellow human. You will be missed.

:patriot:

[mzmolly]

93. Oh no. What happened?

I'm sick about this. I'm shocked about this.

[sabra]

94. Very sad news... I remember just a little while ago he lost his wife :-(

Maybe "Monkeyman" avatar is in order?

[Blue_In_AK]

95. I'm so sorry...

I was just wondering last night if anybody had heard from him. This is very sad.

[UpInArms]

96. ...

:(

Monkeyman will be greatly missed.

[Blue-Jay]

97. .

[shance]

98. A true loss for DU. Dale contributed so much here and obviously in his activism as well.

Very sad to hear this news.

Thank you for posting.

[liberal N proud]

145. Big loss, he posted many an excellent piece here.

RIP

[nam78_two]

99. Very Sad-K&R.nt

[malaise]

100. Oh No

RIP bro :cry:

[WilliamPitt]

God Damn It.

[JohnnyLib2]

101. Terribly sad news.

I just came home to find this. RIP, good man.

[nickyt]

102. Man, I can't deal with this news. Oh my God. May peace and his dear wife

be holding him gently now.
I am sad and sorry for us all.

[Hekate]

103. Dear gods, what happened?! Monkeyman, we will miss you...rest sweetly in the arms of your wife...

Our condolences to the Monkeyman family. :cry:

Hekate

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

104. Oh My God Is This For Real?

I don't even know what to say. This is absolutely horrible, horrible news. I'll miss him.

Rest in peace Dale.

:cry:

[Vadem]

105. I just can't believe that our Monkeyman is gone! He just lost his...

beautiful wife a few months ago!

I am crying here for our Monkeyman! He was an inspiration to us on DU! I am heartbroken! RIP our dear Monkeyman!

[fed-up]

106. RIP :( nt

[MuseRider]

107. Such a loss for us.

MM be at peace.

If there is something after this life then I know you are with your wife once again.

We will miss you and we will keep up the fight. Thank you for being with us and being such an inspiration.

:patriot:

[midnight]

108. I love monkeyman's name-Bobby. It is my only brother's name.

Very sad to read about his leaving us on Wednesday-Peace!

[necso]

109. Rip.

http://www.allhatnocattle.net.nyud.net:8090/Blues20.jpg

[John Q. Citizen]

110. Monkeyman was a great poster/activists/human. I will miss his words.

[Habibi]

111. How sad!

Monkeyman was one of the really special DUers to me. I loved his posts.

[bdamomma]

112. what terrible news, I always looked forward to Monkeyman's

posts, he will be sorely missed by all us, condolences to his family.

[FrenchieCat]

113. I am crying, but can find no words.

[Bozita]

114. RIP, Monkeyman

so damned sad!

[enough]

115. So sorry. Monkeyman.

Thank you, Saphire Blue

[Synnical]

116. I had no idea he was ill, I always enjoyed his posts.

I'm sad now, very sad. Thanks, Monkeyman, you will be missed.

-Cindy in Fort Lauderdale:cry:

[Mnemosyne]

117. Namaste kind soul... n/t

[lildreamer316]

118. Well f*&#@ ME.

DAMN DAMN DAMN.

We will carry on with him in our hearts.

[BootinUp]

119. Its hard to believe...I have read posts

by him so recently! Is there a chance this is a mistaken online identity?

[brentspeak]

120. RIP, Monkeyman

[Capn Sunshine]

121. Later dude

Thanks for moving the debate down the road. Catch you on the flipside. bro.

[coconut_oil]

123. One of the many members that drew me to DU..

RIP, Monkeyman

[rasputin1952]

124. In the early morming rain,

another Medic died today;
each must go his own way,
in the early morning rain.

(from an old Army cadence that I would sound off occasionally)


There is a time in all of our lives when we realize that our time has come, and we are prepared to leave this plane and travel to the next. I believe that when we reach that next plane, we meet up w/those who have gone on before us, and it makes for a one hell of a good moment.

For those who have borne the scars of battle, for those who have served to maintain the Peace; for those who have sacrificed their time in making their corner of the world just a little better, I stand and salute you. You are not muted by the grave, for you are remembered for your courage, levity and honor. The days grow shorter as I reach that line you have already crossed, the nights a re a little colder, now that you are no longer here w/your warmth, the world is a lesser place now.

Stand tall for a moment and remember.

:patriot:

[WildEyedLiberal]

223. That's truly beautiful, rasputin

A fitting tribute to Monkeyman. RIP soldier. :cry: :patriot:

[Morgana LaFey]

125. A true hero. I will miss him.

RIP.

:cry:

[vanboggie]

126. So sorry to hear this

Monkeyman was one of the standouts on DU, and will be missed very much. RIP, Monkeyman. You were a true and great Patriot.

[Cha]

127. RIP!~Monkeyman!

What a sweetheart.. he was so worried about his son! What happened?

[Canuckistanian]

128. What a shock. I'll miss him.

I never even realized he was sick. Seems like he was here only yesterday. Was he that sick?

RIP, my friend.

[silverweb]

129. So sad.

I hope his passing was peaceful and pain free, and his memory never fades among those whose lives he touched.

:patriot:

[spooky3]

130. Wow, Sapphire, I am so sorry to hear this.

I appreciate your posting the information.

I had no idea.

[ismnotwasm]

131. Goodby Monkeyman

A sad passing, a great loss.

[Straight Shooter]

132. It's like the Twilight Zone

Doesn't seem real.

RIP, Monkeyman. :patriot:

So sorry, Sapphire Blue. :hug:

[Tuesday_Morning]

133. RIP Monkeyman

Thanks for all you did.

[stuntcat]

134. Peace, Monkeyman

Peace.

[jaysunb]

135. RIP fellow Vet...

You will be missed.

[Bluerthanblue]

136. fly free sweet Monkeyman-

may you know eternal peace and contentment-
home free at last

love,
blu

[FloridaJudy]

137. Oh no!

I'm so sorry to hear this. Not only DU, but this nation and its veterans have suffered a devastating loss. Are there any plans for an on-line memorial? If so, I'd like to help in any way I can.

I'm just grateful I had the opportunity to tell him what a Hero he was while he was still alive. Monkeyman, you are greatly missed.

[uppityperson]

138. Oh crap. RIP. wow. RIP Monkeyman.

bit stunned here.

[Richard Steele]

139. There won't ever be another monkeyman. RIP, Mr. Peters.

[likesmountains 52]

140. So sad, so sorry...

[Starbucks Anarchist]

141. RIP, Monkeyman.

[Kajsa]

142. Rest in Peace, dear Monkeyman.

You were one of the good guys.

:cry:

[immoderate]

143. So hard to believe. I was just reading Monkeyman so recently...

I always looked at his postings. He was one of our stars. Like Kephra and Nostamj, he will be mightily missed.

RIP, Monkeyman :cry:

--IMM

[lavenderdiva]

144. I am so very sorry to hear about Monkeyman-

I always enjoyed reading his posts. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family. May he rest in peace. :cry:

[Reterr]

146. RIP sir.eom

[BrklynLiberal]

147. How very, very sad.........

:cry: :patriot:

[rockymountaindem]

148. Jeez... what a shame

RIP, Monkeyman

:patriot:

And, aside from everything else, you gotta respect someone with the confidence to go around this tough neighborhood with the name "monkeyman" :)

[tandot]

149. Why, oh why??? Rest in peace, Monkeyman.

:cry:

[ninkasi]

150. All I can say, is this...

RIP, dear Brother.:cry:

[lumberjack_jeff]

151. Proud to be the 100th recommendation.

Rest in Peace Monkeyman.

[porphyrian]

152. Aw, shit. I'm getting sick of all these funerals. Peace, soldier. - n/t

[Cobalt Violet]

153. Very sad. RIP

We'll miss you.

[bananas]

154. RIP.

[sellitman]

155. Very sad news

RIP.

[Booster]

156. There are no words.......

We've lost another true patriot.:patriot:

[KT2000]

157. RIP Monkeyman

You will be missed.

[in_cog_ni_to]

158. Oh no! How sad.

:( I wonder what happened?

RIP, Monkeyman.

[Just-plain-Kathy]

159. Rest in Peace.

:cry:

[faithnotgreed]

160. much much love to you monkeyman

and to you sapphire blue

[ancient_nomad]

161. I'm so sad....

Monkeyman's passing will leave a huge void on DU and in the lives of all who knew and loved him. I always looked for his posts, and will miss him dearly.

God Bless You, Monkeyman! You touched my soul. I'll always remember you!

[salin]

162. If I recall ... he had recently lost his life-long partner

:cry:

years ago I read that often that the surviving partner of a long relationship often dies within the year of the death of that partner. I am deeply sorry for both losses. RIP. :cry:

[Buzz Clik]

163. Harumph. He leaves an extraordinary gap at this place.

[Divine Discontent]

164. we ALL got it coming...

and we face the spirit for our lives, imo, and from the likes of your description of this man, he has a special place in the heavens! what a TOUCHING tribute to him, I have tears welling in my eyes, and I haven't done that for a tribute in a long time...

I find it great when a man with great character and what people consider brave macho qualities stands up for peace and compassion.

My prayers to those who knew him well...


www.cafepress.com/warisprofitable <<-- check it out, top '08 stuff

[Raksha]

165. This is just devastating. I don't know what else to say. n/t

[AwakeAtLast]

166. He was so supportive when my husband was in Iraq

I can recall a few times that he made a point to tell me just what I needed to read. I cannot belive he is gone. What a terrible loss for all of us. He will be missed! :cry: :cry: :cry:

[mitchum]

167. Rest In Peace Brother Peters you fought the good fight

[AnotherMother4Peace]

168. MM, you made this world a much better place. You inspired us all.

You will be missed. RIP

[WillyT]

169. Fuck...

I will miss you much.

Peace

[DemoTex]

170. I am devastated! Dear Brother Monkeyman! RIP, sir!

I am speachless. I am shocked. I am gut-punched. I feel like I did the day Bain Wisemann got shot down. So unexpected. So out-of-the-blue. So Viet Nam.

RIP Dale

BTW: When I signed on to DU in May 2001, I had no idea we would bury so many members. We need a composite. Maybe even a separate forum to honor this growing legion.

Mac
VVAW since 1971

[MagickMuffin]

171. Stand Down Dale Peters

Sail On, Monkeyman...

Such sad news. You will be missed more than you'll ever know. We will do our best to carry on the work. Thanks for your service Monkeyman.

:patriot:

[Gemini Cat]

172. RIP Monkeyman

What an unbelievable shock. There are no words.
:cry: :patriot:

[frogcycle]

173. RIP Monkeyman

[Lorien]

174. He will be missed

thanks for all that you did, Dale. :patriot: :loveya:

[mnhtnbb]

175. Another one of the good guys gone. RIP, Monkeyman.

[intheflow]

176. Monkeyman,

you will be so missed here in the mortal plane, but I know the Ancestors have welcomed you to their wisdom circles. You will continue to guide us with your spirit and your example of how to be wholly human.

[Geoff R. Casavant]

177. RIP Monkeyman

I'm attending a Navy conference this weekend -- I'll salute the flag just a little straighter, just a little longer.

[wicket]

178. Oh god

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Maat]

179. Goodbye, Monkeyman.

May you and your wife rest in wonderful peace together forever.

I'm sending healing thoughts to your family.

:patriot:

[mconvente]

180. RIP monkeyman...

You will be missed...

[byronius]

181. His posts will live forever.

RIP, Sir.

[Dinger]

182. RIP My Friend

You will be missed by many. This is a shock. Does anybody know what happened? I wish this was a mistake, but I can see it isn't. Hey admins: How about a forum for DUers who have passed away, but not forgotten? Or maybe a place where we can read some of their best posts, something?

[EFerrari]

183. . . .

[HughBeaumont]

184. .

[shadowknows69]

185. I don't even have words

This is a friend that I never got to meet like many of you. OMG I just got off work and this is devastating. Good Journey to you Monkeyman. May your next life find you more peace than this one. You and your dear wife are together again. Thanks for posting this Sapph.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Colobo]

186. Monkeyman passed away??? Oh shit! I'm shocked! RIP, brother!

[shadowknows69]

187. DU flags at half mast

keeping this kicked for a week if I have anything to say about it.

[Pastiche423]

188. Peaceful journey, Monkeyman

:cry:

[MilesColtrane]

189. Monkeyman we hardly knew ye.

Rest easy friend, we won't forget.

[midnight]

190. Peace Monkeyman. Thanks for your dedication to the D.U.

We will miss you.

[tnlefty]

191. Thanks for posting this, Sapphire Blue!

I read it 3+ hours ago and I'm still stunned! RIP, Monkeyman you will be missed! :patriot:

My bleeding liberal heart is sure enough bleeding now.

[Tatiana]

192. OMG. This is totally devastating news.

He was such a passionate, down-to-earth, wonderful individual. I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his lifelong service to this country.

My condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.

[Jack Rabbit]

193. ,

[Decruiter]

194. Oh no! This just can not be. Not MM, how many more of DU's best

will we lose? This is another heartbreaker.

RIP MM and yet go in Peace, your wife and many others are just around the corner, waiting for you.

Lots of love.

[sakabatou]

195. RIP, monkeyman

::plays "Wasteland" from Cowboy Bebop::

[peacebaby3]

196. My heart is very heavy hearing this news. Monkeyman was a great

advocate for those that served.

May he be at peace and with his beloved wife now.

[Edweird]

197. R.I.P. Monkeyman.

:grouphug: :patriot: :grouphug:

[nadinbrzezinski]

198. Ten HUT

:patriot:

Now go give them hell over there

[shadowknows69]

201. Best.Post.Ever, Nadin.

Indeed.

[Me.]

199. Crossing The Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

[shireen]

200. my deepest condolences to Monkeyman's family and friends

:grouphug:
:cry:


:patriot:

[Major Hogwash]

202. I'm proud to have posted with him on this forum. Dale was a great guy.

I didn't know he passed away. He was a damn fine man.

[flyarm]

203. OHHH NOOOOOO..my heart is broken!! Monkeyman helped me get the ATC story on Utube

through a friend of his!! damnnnn!!

we lost a love of a man..and absolute jewel..my heart is now hurting..this just leaves me stunned and heart broken!!

HOW SAD WE LOST AN INCREDIBLE MAN...we are losing the good angels..

Monkeyman , if you can hear me, may you fly with the angels and be in peace sweet man...I will miss you so much...you were a true hero of mine!!

with a sad heart..i loved you Monkeyman..you will be missed by me.

Rest with peace sweet man...

fly

[sueh]

204. I can't believe this. Monkeyman,,,

our lives were better for having known you and been inspired by. You fought the good fight, man, and now it's time for a well deserved rest.
:cry:

[JI7]

205. this is so unreal

one of the biggest voices to support Veterans Rights. a huge loss.

[JeffR]

206. Military or civilian, we have all lost a brother-in-arms

Let us honor him, and may he forgive us a little envy that he has gone to a much better place than where we find ourselves.

[ClayZ]

207. .

:cry:

This is horrible news! Lighting a candle for monkeyman. Rest in Peace, you are a hero!

[me b zola]

208. Damn. May you find peace, Monkey Man

:patriot:

[Maraya1969]

209. I always remember MonkeyMan as being a nice person. Some people

leave an impression on you here and he was one of them I wish his family and friends comfort at this time. I am truly sorry for your loss.

[StarryNite]

210. RIP MM

:cry:

[Lasher]

212. All Veterans Ten Hut Brother Entering The Gates

Just as Monkeyman himself said not long ago when another Brother was lost. :cry:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=825584#825608

What a terrible loss. We were lucky to have had him among us.

Lasher

[Eurobabe]

213. Peace now on the other side Brother Peters, RIP MM

:patriot:

[Roxy66]

214. I had no idea he was sick... I am so sad

[NMDemDist2]

215. oh no, that just sucks

:cry:

[Duppers]

216. this hurts

I'm shocked and saddened.

He was one of the great of DU and he'll be most noticeably missed. Many of his posts were very moving.

RIP

[BikeWriter]

217. Rest in peace, Brother.

[AtomicKitten]

218. He moved on to be with his wife.

RIP.

[OneBlueSky]

220. wow . . . I always read his posts; very informative and insightful . . . RIP, monkeyman . . . n/t

.

[bridgit]

221. Monkeyman was always very kind to me, we had discussed military means...

and my having come from a military family, losing my own brother in Vietnam...although i never actually spoke with; i am able to somehow hear his words when he said to me via PM:

"I wish your brother had been with me. I got all my men out. I'm the one that got hit."

love you, Monk...the war is over O8)

[Swamp Rat]

222. .

:patriot:

[Norrin Radd]

224. Peace for you, Monkeyman.

[avrdream]

225. Though sad for our loss,

I'm also happy for his presence here. He was one of the main writers whose words encouraged me to stay here. I'll miss those words.

[Jeanette in FL]

226. RIP, Monkeyman

How sad to read this news. God bless you Monkeyman for all you did, you will be truly missed here.

[WritersBlock]

227. RIP with your beloved wife, dear MM.

Another patriot gone.


I am really sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family.

[DemExpat]

228. No!, What a sad shock here.....RIP dear MM.

I didn't know you well, but what I did know of you I very much liked and respected.

Thanks for sharing yourself here!

DemEx

[Breeze54]

229. I'm in shock...What happened?? OMG!!

What the hell happened?? This was Wednesday?? :cry: Awe Monkeyman, you left to soon.

Cripes. I didn't see anything about this yesterday or Wednesday on DU.

He will be sorely missed. What terrible news to read on Friday morning!! :cry:

This sucks!!!!!!!!!

Rest in Peace; Dale. :patriot:




:(

[xchrom]

230. peace be with you, sir and with your family.

[nonconformist]

231. Oh no! Devastating news. RIP Monkeyman - you will be missed greatly. nt

[ellisonz]

232. Monkeyman, RIP.

A brilliant and prolific member of Democratic Underground.

An avatar was mentioned above, and I thought, I don't think we have a veterans rights avatar, and to create one would be a good way to honor Monkeyman. Unfortunately, I'm not the computer graphics type but I think the typescript of the Democratic Underground along the lines of "Support Veterans Beyond Battle," although my intent is hardly to dictate the text or form of such an avatar.

:patriot:

[SeattleGirl]

234. I like that idea, ellisonz.

I'm sure there are more than a few people on DU who could come up with a good avatar.

[JNelson6563]

235. RIP Monkeyman

:cry:

Our service men and women have lost a dedicated brother as have we DUers.

So, so sorry to read of this.

:patriot:

Julie

[MyNameGoesHere]

237. Rest now sir,

you have made a difference in many peoples life. Fair winds and following seas.

[MadHound]

238. RIP MM, you'll be missed

May you find peace, rest and happiness:patriot:

[bklyncowgirl]

239. Rest in Peace Monkeyman nt

[Totally Committed]

240. Such an amazing presense....

I'll really miss him.

RIP, friend.

TC

[pecwae]

241. RIP fellow vet

I salute you.

[fedupinBushcountry]

242. RIP Monkeyman

A true patriot. :patriot:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

243. Good Night My Friend

Your passion made you a very special person.

I shall miss you sir :cry:

RIP

*taps*

:patriot:

[Vidar]

244. RIP Monkeyman.

[TheUnspeakable]

245. I am so very sorry..will miss him greatly

[unhappycamper]

246. RIP, Brother.

You will be missed, but not forgotten.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

247. May his family find peace

Monkeyman already has. I am glad I knew him and got to thank him for all he did.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

248. R.I.P. Monkeyman

[Pacifist Patriot]

249. K & R for Monkeyman. He will be missed.

[Deb]

250. Peace be with you, Monkeyman

A heartbreaking loss, my condolences to all who knew and loved him.

[gademocrat7]

251. Thank you Monkeyman for all you did for us.

Rest in Peace. I salute you sir.

[mmonk]

252. .

:patriot:

To you Monkeyman.

[Suziq]

253. I am Deeply Saddened . . . .

RIP Monkeyman - you will be sorely missed.


:cry:

[w8liftinglady]

254. I told Monkeyman I would write a letter a week until our troops were home

God,I hate this.I know he was lost with out Janet,and that he is a lot happier,now.
Don't worry,Dale-we at DU will never forget our soldiers and Marines.I dedicate any further writings to you,bro,and will write weekly until these fundies "Get It".Rest in peace with your darlin' next to you.

[Wilber_Stool]

255. Peace......n/t

[brer cat]

256. So very sad!

Monkeyman will be missed on DU.

:cry:

[BurtWorm]

257. I'm very sorry to hear it.

Peace to his survivors and friends.

:patriot:

[lonestarnot]

258. Ah noooooooooooooooo! Not Monkeyman!

:cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry::cry: :cry: :cry:

[BoneDaddy]

259. How sad

RIP Monkeyman.

[Pooka Fey]

260. RIP Monkeyman. The DU community will miss you sorely. n/t

[peace13]

261. Monkeyman, in the late night hours of an evening

you could be found here, with your words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Peace and love, Kim

[westerebus]

262. Rest in peace.

:patriot:

[Th1onein]

263. This is so sad.

Rest in peace, Monkeyman. Thank you for helping us for as long as you could.

[JitterbugPerfume]

264. I am so sorry to hear this

rest in eternal peace

[ThatsMyBarack]

265. I don't believe it.

:cry: :patriot:

[bonito]

266. He was the real thing

His post revealed his passion advocating and caring for others, we are at a great loss.

[myrna minx]

267. RIP, monkeyman. n/t

[Mad_Dem_X]

268. RIP, monkeyman. n/t

[sinkingfeeling]

269. I'm so sorry to read this. We've lost another. My sympathy to monkeyman's family and

close friends. We will miss him.

[zippy890]

270. .

I'll miss him
:cry:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

271. The number of those who will miss him and his influence in this world says so much

When someone passes and it leaves such a great feeling of loss to so many, that is a testament to the good they accomplished in their lifetime. Many people will mourn the loss of Dale Peters. Some of those people will carry on his work as best they can in his absence. His legacy will be the work of those people, the ones he touched that will never forget his efforts.

May we never forget what he stood for and believed in.

[Cerridwen]

272. This breaks my heart

:cry:

At least he may have known how much we loved and respected him and his work.

Bless you, Monkeyman, for your tireless efforts. I will miss you at DU.



edit: fixed link

[bullwinkle428]

273. RIP Monkeyman - you always spoke out so passionately

with regards to veterans as well as those currently serving, and how often they're disregarded, specifically by this administration. You will be greatly missed here...

:patriot:

[YOY]

274. Rest in Peace Monkeyman

You made me think.

[Missy M]

275. RIP Monkeyman.....

you were someone I truly admired.

[blogslut]

276. Rest in Peace, sir

Peace.

[Octafish]

277. Thank you for your service, Monkeyman.

In uniform and out, you ALWAYS put others ahead of your own interest.

Peace and love to your family.

[OzarkDem]

282. A true patriot

He sacrificed a great deal for his country both in war and at home. He is in my prayers.

[Marie26]

278. Is this for real?

How did he die? It seems so sudden.

[CabalPowered]

279. RIP Monkeyman

A warrior to the end.

[Blackhatjack]

280. Thankyou Monkeyman, job well-done, we will take it from here....

For those who deign to carry the burden of others who cannot, such is a life well lived. For he who fixes his gaze first on obtaining wealth, power, and fame, will never know that the wealthiest man in town is he who has the most friends.

Monkeyman picked up the heavy burden of others and carried it well. With his passing he has not laid that burden down, but rather passed it on to the rest of us to continue the journey.

Job well-done Monkeyman. We will take it from here.....

(Thanks for posting this Sapphire)

[Hissyspit]

281. I had a bad feeling, when we hadn't heard from him for a while.

Damn.

He sure did get in some video posts and other good posts in before he went.

Rest in peace and condolences to his loved ones and friends.

[Batgirl]

284. Be at peace Monkeyman

Very sad news. It's some consolation that he was able to witness Bushco starting to crumble in earnest and disapproval ratings levitate as the majority of the public finally caught on to reality. Until the last couple of years it seemed these rethuglicans were going to be able to get away with anything they chose and no one and nothing could stop them. However far we still have to go, I'm glad for any of us who lived past those times to the present day when Bush is largely regarded as a loser and an albatross around the necks of the GOP candidates. And Monkeyman did himself proud by being an activist who did his part to help bring this about.

[Kerrytravelers]

285. Damn. RIP.

Such a shame. We've exchanged pleasantries during our time here at DU. Sad to see this.

[LSK]

286. wow, thats sad

I was hoping to meet him one of these days.

RIP

[DKRC]

287. K&R!

:patriot:

[bigtree]

288. just hearing this

so sad.

I knew him as a dedicated activist here. I'm certain many others knew him as a dedicated friend. He'll be missed . . . all the best to his family.


gotta step away from the board for a while

[Penndems]

289. OMG, Monkeyman is dead

Thank you, Dale, for the tireless efforts you made on behalf of our fighting men and women. You and your beloved Janet are together now for eternity. God bless and keep you.

I never got the chance to tell you that my brother was back in Iraq.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[dogday]

290. RIP Monkeyman

Does anyone know what happened to him? How he died?

[lligrd]

292. Damn - Not Monkeyman

He touched so many as is obvious by the responses to this devastating news. May each of us fight a little harder in memory of Monkeyman. Anyone know the best Vet group to donate to in his memory?

RIP Monkeyman.

[windbreeze]

293. Unbelievable....

I can't think of another word to use...other than wanting to scream no, no, no...Rest in Peace, Dale...Rest in Peace...and may God Bless You for all you did for brother vets...
windbreeze

[bigtree]

294. It's You

It's You that keeps me here. When I need you your there. I Love You Guys. You are the pride of the DU. When you post people hear you. The Freepers are scared to death of you. So You Are The Power Of Love I am Just here for the ride and I love it

-Monkeyman, Sat May-12-07 11:00 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=875621&mesg_id=875666

[babylonsister]

319. bigtree, thank you for that.

:cry:

[Cabcere]

345. I always felt that way about our dear Monkeyman.

Such a wonderful person...he truly was an inspiration to me, and I can't believe he's gone. :cry: RIP sir, you will be missed greatly! :cry: :patriot:

[Bake]

295. Damn. RIP, Monkeyman, and a salute to you.

Bake

[RamboLiberal]

296. I'm very sad to read this - RIP Monkeyman

I salute you for your service to your country in and out of uniform. If there is a heaven I'm sure you and your wife Janet are there. You were a true patriot. :patriot:

[emmadoggy]

297. Peace to you, Monkeyman.

Such sad news. My condolences to his family.


:patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[Name removed]

298. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[bicentennial_baby]

299. ...

:spray:

:applause:

[Balbus]

300. Oh no,

here we go.

[bigtree]

304. "didn't learn from the Andy Stephenson episode"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=1068412&mesg_id=1068412

[electron_blue]

318. He's not listed at the funeral home either. The one linked to in the original article.

maybe that's what they meant by really "low key"? Dunno.

[Name removed]

338. Deleted sub-thread

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Sapphire Blue]

321. I hope you will apologize for your cruel post.

Yes, he died.

Modell Funeral Home
7710 South Cass Avenue
Darien, IL 60559
[phone]

Monkeyman/Dale Peters made this world a better place. You, sir, have not.

[Gelliebeans]

323. .

[democrank]

301. My heart is broken.

Peace be with you, Monkeyman.

[LeftishBrit]

302. That's so sad!!! RIP, Monkeyman.

[puerco-bellies]

303. R.I.P Monkey Man.. One of our best.

Sigh..

[juajen]

305. So sorry. He will be greatly missed.

N/T

[BuyingThyme]

306. :-(

:-(

[RestoreGore]

307. Very sad

He was always so kind to me here and always recommended my videos. He was such a kind soul. I wish him peace in the arms of his wife.

[sonias]

308. Rest in Peace Dale Peters, aka Monkeyman

Your tour of duty on earth has ended. You get to go home to your wife now. She's waiting for you.:hug:
:patriot:

Sonia

[Laurab]

309. RIP

:cry:

[kestrel91316]

310. This is so weird. I could SWEAR I saw posts from him on here just

a very few days ago. Last weekend.......

I guess he's still here in spirit. RIP.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

311. I am very sorry to hear this news

[fooj]

312. RIP

:patriot:

[truedelphi]

313. Not Monkeyman!

Wet keyboards don't type properly. Can't say more than RIP

Carol

[Irishonly]

314. RIP

I am so sorry.

[politicasista]

315. Very sad. R.I.P. Monkeyman

:(

[cyberpj]

316. Blessings be to a good soul who will be missed. Rest in peace and with your beloved. nt

[anotherCTliberal]

317. RIP - You are sorely missed. :(

[malmapus]

320. RIP brother.

You will be missed by this proud vet.

[Longhorn]

322. I respected Monkeyman's perspective, service, and activism.

He will be missed.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

325. i will miss you monkey man....keep kicking rethuglican ass from where you are....

and we'll catch up with ya later and buy you drinks of thanks.

[Gloria]

326. It was an honor to know you, Monkeyman....

Godspeed to you and your wife

[Bluzmann57]

327. Sad sad news

It is said that only the good die young, and I'm starting to believe it. RIP to Monkeyman. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with his family and friends. And to both of you, Mr Hanifan and Mr. Peters, as well as all others, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. As you stated, someone has to do the "dirty work".
:hug: :cry: May the rest of our fighting men and women come home unscathed and soon.

[Penndems]

328. Kicked in memory of Monkeyman

:patriot: :cry:

[WiseButAngrySara]

329. Ten Hut Brother Monkeyman Entering The Gates, R.I.P.

:cry:

:patriot:

[Blue Diadem]

330. RIP Dale,

I'd wondered why he hadn't been posting. :cry:

[EFerrari]

331. . . .

[EFerrari]

332. . . .

:cry:

[FourScore]

333. Good-bye, Monkeyman.

I will really miss you here at DU. You were one of the few that I sought out. So often, you and I unintentionally posted the same vidoes or articles. I feel like I've been socked in the gut at the news of your passing. May you be reunited with your wife.

[G_j]

334. Happy Trails and Thank You

:cry:

[EFerrari]

335. . . .

[Pushed To The Left]

336. RIP Monkeyman

[EFerrari]

337. . . .

[Maine-ah]

339. rip monkeyman.

damn. :toast: here's to you, man! You will be missed by many!

[Feron]

340. Descanse En Paz

:(

[Sapphire Blue]

341. ...

[The Wizard]

342. A salute to

a brother in arms and peace. Very sad.
KING. What's he that wishes so?
My cousin Westmoreland? No, my fair cousin;
If we are mark'd to die, we are enow
To do our country loss; and if to live,
The fewer men, the greater share of honour.
God's will! I pray thee, wish not one man more.
By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,
Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost;
It yearns me not if men my garments wear;
Such outward things dwell not in my desires.
But if it be a sin to covet honour,
I am the most offending soul alive.
No, faith, my coz, wish not a man from England.
God's peace! I would not lose so great an honour
As one man more methinks would share from me
For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more!
Rather proclaim it, Westmoreland, through my host,
That he which hath no stomach to this fight,
Let him depart; his passport shall be made,
And crowns for convoy put into his purse;
We would not die in that man's company
That fears his fellowship to die with us.
This day is call'd the feast of Crispian.
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam'd,
And rouse him at the name of Crispian.
He that shall live this day, and see old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
And say 'To-morrow is Saint Crispian.'
Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars,
And say 'These wounds I had on Crispian's day.'
Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember, with advantages,
What feats he did that day. Then shall our names,
Familiar in his mouth as household words-
Harry the King, Bedford and Exeter,
Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester-
Be in their flowing cups freshly rememb'red.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
(Shakespeare, Henry V)

[Cabcere]

343. Oh, no!

:cry: I always loved reading Monkeyman's heartfelt and insightful posts, and he did so much good work for his fellow veterans...the world will be a sadder and poorer place without him, I think. :( Rest in peace, my friend. :patriot: :cry:

[Nikki Stone1]

344. kick

:patriot:

[Sapphire Blue]

346. ...

[Sapphire Blue]

347. ...

[Blue_Tires]

348. ....

[EFerrari]

349. . . .

I love you, MonkeyMan and I always will.

[WinkyDink]

350. R.I.P., Monkeyman. Peace be with you now.

[Terri S]

351. ...

Peace, my heart,
let the time for the parting be sweet.
Let it not be a death
but completeness.
Let love melt into memory
and pain into songs.
Let the flight through the sky end
in the folding of the wings over the nest.
Let the last touch of your hands be gentle
like the flower of the night.
Stand still, O Beautiful End,
for a moment,
and say your last words in silence.
I bow to you
and hold up my lamp
to light you on your way.

~Rabindranath Tagore

[TheBaldyMan]

352. RIP Monkeyman

I am deeply saddened by the loss that affects us all here.

[zulchzulu]

353. Tears and a prayer for Dale Peters and family and friends RIP

Keep up the fight he helped keep going.