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auntAgonist

(17,285 posts)
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 05:05 AM Sep 18

SCE, SalmonChantedEvening, Bob.

Friends of SCE, there is an update from his family.

I've been given permission to share this message.
Bob is in the hospital and has taken a turn for the worst and family are making arrangements for hospice care through the hospital.. Bob underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor but unfortunately he has stage 4 lung cancer.
He's being well looked after and is surrounded by his loving family and good medical care.
Please keep his family in your prayers. This is devastating news.

aA
Kesha.

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SCE, SalmonChantedEvening, Bob. (Original Post) auntAgonist Sep 18 OP
Thank you for the update... 2naSalit Sep 18 #1
I'm speechless. Sorry to hear that SCE is going through this. Emile Sep 18 #2
Thanks for letting us know Dave in VA Sep 18 #3
Truly devastating. Coventina Sep 18 #4
Thank you for posting. COL Mustard Sep 18 #5
SCE is a dear and beloved member of DU Grim Chieftain Sep 18 #6
I teared up on reading this. May he and his family feel our respect and love for SCE irisblue Sep 18 #7
Terrible news. We were hoping for the best. sinkingfeeling Sep 18 #8
It hurts my heart to hear this news. mnhtnbb Sep 18 #9
Dear dear Bob...... Dixiegrrrl Sep 18 #10
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. MIButterfly Sep 18 #11
❤️ underpants Sep 18 #12
I am so sorry to hear that AuntAgonist, JMCKUSICK Sep 18 #13
OMG NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! AZJonnie Sep 18 #14
So sorry to hear the news Nululu Sep 18 #15
All my love. Solly Mack Sep 18 #16
Sending hope for a peaceful passage democrank Sep 18 #17
Heartbreaking News! Aaeia Sep 18 #18
Such sad news about SCE. greatauntoftriplets Sep 18 #19
So very sad AverageOldGuy Sep 18 #20
Peace be with you. Demnation Sep 18 #21
((SalmonChantedEvening)) blm Sep 18 #22
My whole family looked forward to my Sunday email with the LOL cats rurallib Sep 18 #23
Thanks for letting us know...☹️ MiHale Sep 18 #24
Best wishes for him and his family and friends JoseBalow Sep 18 #25
Tragic news AltairIV Sep 18 #26
Holding Bob/SCE/SalmonChantedEvening and hs family and friends niyad Sep 18 #27
When my life is through I just want to be able to look back and say 10 Turtle Day Sep 18 #28
Please let Bob know how much he has been valued and appreciated here Pachamama Sep 18 #29
So sad. He had added so much here. I'm sure it has been the same elsewhere. Biophilic Sep 18 #30
This is such sad news. Sending him and the family love and peace ms liberty Sep 18 #31
Sending love to Bob and his family. HeartsCanHope Sep 18 #32
This is so sad. piddyprints Sep 18 #33
My only hope is that his family TNNurse Sep 18 #34
Respect and appreciation for SCE Alice Kramden Sep 18 #35
Sorry, DU family for playing favorites, tavernier Sep 18 #36
🫂 Sending a gentle hug to him and his family. mwmisses4289 Sep 18 #37
I will always remember... BobsYourUncle Sep 18 #38
What a good soul! I wish him all peace and love. bronxiteforever Sep 18 #39
I'm so sorry to hear this cate94 Sep 18 #40
Deepest sympathies SCE Six117 Sep 18 #41
I'm so sad to hear this Danmel Sep 18 #42
Thank you SCE for all the good Sundays FranklinMom Sep 18 #43
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Sep 18 #109
I am so sorry to hear this n̈ews riverbendviewgal Sep 18 #44
So sorry to hear this sad news. virgdem Sep 18 #45
I'm so sorry to hear the news Marthe48 Sep 18 #46
I'm so sorry. Sending love to him and his family, and thanks for all the joy his posts brought us for years. highplainsdem Sep 18 #47
hugs and love, barbtries Sep 18 #48
This song came to my mind, too. 3catwoman3 Sep 18 #79
So deeply saddened to hear this SheltieLover Sep 18 #49
Oh my goodness, how horrible Mad_Dem_X Sep 18 #50
Very sad news. WestMichRad Sep 18 #51
My dear SCE, my heart is with you UpInArms Sep 18 #52
.... markie Sep 18 #53
Heartbroken.... QED Sep 18 #54
Dearest Bob... AmBlue Sep 18 #55
Please pass along our love and appreciation to Bob. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 18 #56
Bob, we love you. Thank you for everything. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 18 #57
I'm so sad to read this. redwitch Sep 18 #58
Thank you, SCE. mn9driver Sep 18 #59
For so many of us here, the first thing we did on Sunday mornings was go to... 3catwoman3 Sep 18 #60
I'm so sorry... CaptainTruth Sep 18 #61
Ohhh, I am just now seeing this. No lack of devastating news lately, but this hurts so much... hlthe2b Sep 18 #62
Sending love and warmth to him and his family. nt Ilsa Sep 18 #63
What a sad turn of events. He built a real memorial for himself here and I'm sure at his home. Pray for a miracle. marble falls Sep 18 #64
Safe travels and good journey SCE Billsdaughter Sep 18 #65
We love you SCE, SalmonChantedEvening, Bob Wild blueberry Sep 18 #66
This is heartbreaking question everything Sep 18 #67
Many prayers and much healing energy to SCE 💚🙏🏼 Clouds Passing Sep 18 #68
Thank you. Bob for making me laugh. Peace be with you. debm55 Sep 18 #69
I'm so sorry to hear this. Ocelot II Sep 18 #70
This is very sad news. My best wishes to him and his family. Greybnk48 Sep 18 #71
A beloved member of DU for years. Praying for you and your family. Fla Dem Sep 18 #72
I'm so sorry to hear he is struggling with his health AllyCat Sep 18 #73
I'm so sorry to hear this. He is in my heart. chowder66 Sep 18 #74
😹 Old Terp Sep 18 #75
I'm so sorry that this is happening Picaro Sep 18 #76
oh dear. AllaN01Bear Sep 18 #77
He will always have a place in our hearts radical noodle Sep 18 #78
Such sad news abbeyco Sep 18 #80
Dear Bob AKwannabe Sep 18 #81
Peace lonely bird Sep 18 #82
Sundays will always be SCE Sunday morning for me and so many of us. Thanks for making it so. 🙏 Deuxcents Sep 18 #83
(((SENDING HUGS AND BEST WISHES))) BumRushDaShow Sep 18 #84
Gut punch. hamsterjill Sep 18 #85
Oh my, keeping SCE in my thoughts and heart. redstatebluegirl Sep 18 #86
So very sad gademocrat7 Sep 18 #87
The Sunday SCE was the first post I ever read on DU, years ago. That day changed my life Ziggysmom Sep 18 #88
Me too. Doodles Sep 18 #91
He brought so many smiles to so many. rubbersole Sep 18 #132
So sad John Coktosten Sep 18 #89
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Sep 18 #108
Thank you! John Coktosten Sep 18 #140
This is too sad sending hugs malaise Sep 18 #90
Such a loss fargone Sep 18 #92
Thank you, SCE. BadgerMom Sep 18 #93
That is devastating news. pandr32 Sep 18 #94
Sad news indeed. Healing thoughts. GoneOffShore Sep 18 #95
Oh goodnes, elleng Sep 18 #96
Oh my heart! 😞From the first time I saw his title, I broke into KitFox Sep 18 #97
He will be a great loss to us here at DU LittleGirl Sep 18 #98
🧡 Love surrounds you on your journey home Donkees Sep 18 #99
sorry to hear this Kali Sep 18 #100
Wishing him peace KT2000 Sep 18 #101
Sending Bob my best DU vibes Wicked Blue Sep 18 #102
Healing thoughts to you SCE kimbutgar Sep 18 #103
Oh no, that's so sad wendyb-NC Sep 18 #104
So sorry to hear this very sad news for him and his family. I so looked forward to him returning Bev54 Sep 18 #105
I feel like I'm losing a member of my family. MIButterfly Sep 18 #106
SCE you have given me and many many others joy and smiles. Wishing you a gentle journey. tazcat Sep 18 #107
Thank you SCE for your years of service to DU berniesandersmittens Sep 18 #110
Really appreciate update on SCE godsentme Sep 18 #111
I wish SCE and his family strength for the journey ahead. Prayers. LoisB Sep 18 #112
Prayers for Bob Grumpy Old Guy Sep 18 #113
So sorry 😞 I just hope he's not in any pain 🙏🙏 my heart goes out to the family 💙 TommieMommy Sep 18 #114
Oh no! Vibes to him and his family. Sundays were applegrove Sep 18 #115
Ohhh, no. So Sad! SCE. you have Brought us so much Laughter, and Beauty! electric_blue68 Sep 18 #116
May all the positive sharing he has done here & elsewhere Nigrum Cattus Sep 18 #117
No kidding this is devastating news! calimary Sep 18 #118
Thanks for the update. We all love SalmonChantedEvening. kellytore Sep 18 #119
Sending love to the Keeper of the Sunday LOLcats and his family. LudwigPastorius Sep 18 #120
That's sad news Figarosmom Sep 18 #121
Sad news, indeed. PittBlue Sep 18 #122
We all miss him and are sending love, hope and prayers or well wishes. appleannie1 Sep 18 #123
I'm so sorry for his family and his missing from this planet. nt Exp Sep 18 #124
Such very sad news for this community. Holding SCE and family in my heart. n/t TygrBright Sep 18 #125
Oh my God I'm so sorry for him and his family and friends PCIntern Sep 18 #126
Such heartbreaking news! herding cats Sep 18 #127
I always looked forward to his posts :-( diane in sf Sep 18 #128
OMG. I am so sorry to hear this... wishing peace and comfort for Bob and his family and friends. liberalla Sep 18 #129
As I've shared before angrychair Sep 18 #130
I hope he knows ... mntleo2 Sep 18 #131
Thoughts for him and his family get the red out Sep 18 #133
a crushing piece of news OldSWODog Sep 18 #134
oh no. i've been wondering what was going on and where he has been orleans Sep 18 #135
Prayers for SCE Bob and family ReRe Sep 18 #136
I'm so sorry Dancingdem Sep 18 #137
Awful news. byronius Sep 18 #138
Prayers for him and his family tonight. DinahMoeHum Sep 18 #139
Crying as I read this. Salmon, you are best. God bless you friend. Trueblue1968 Sep 18 #141
A beautiful person. I'm so sorry. pacalo Sep 18 #142
Bob, in my 20 years of coming to this site, you are the only person I ever officially followed steelyboo Sep 18 #143
I've been wondering.... MontanaMama Sep 18 #144
I hope he knows he brought lightness and good cheer to our Sunday mornings.... Sogo Sep 18 #145
Thanks for that info auntAgonist! ralps Sep 18 #146
Peace. Magoo48 Sep 18 #147
I am so very sorry. choie Sep 18 #148
I haven't ever met a gentler soul on the internet. mentalsolstice Sep 18 #149
i am so sorry to read this. salmonchantedevening was a huge part of my sunday reading. dawn5651 Sep 18 #150
Thanks for all you did here and everywhere SalmonChantedEvening. Eko Sep 18 #151
Thanks for the update, auntAgonist.. Permanut Sep 18 #152
My heart goes out to SCE, family and friends. Sending livetohike Sep 18 #153
Oh no! I'm so sad to hear this. I haven't seen his posts in quite a long time.. LeftInTX Sep 18 #154
Thanks for the sad update. This is heartbreaking news. FailureToCommunicate Sep 18 #155
Thank you for the update Roxi Sep 18 #156
He is so appreciated and loved by everyone here. nocoincidences Sep 18 #157
SCE's posts were my first to open Leith Sep 18 #158
auntAgonist - Kesha - soldierant Sep 18 #159
Yes auntAgonist Sep 20 #178
He has brought us so Faux pas Sep 18 #160
🙏🏽 luvallpeeps Sep 18 #161
Thank you, SCE Bob, for all the joy you've brought to DU. sueh Sep 18 #162
Hugs flamingdem Sep 18 #163
Oh my Dear Friend proud patriot Sep 18 #164
Thinking of you and your family, SCE. JustinBulletin Sep 19 #165
Quiet blessings to you SCE. Your sweet & funny AnotherMother4Peace Sep 19 #166
Oh no. summer_in_TX Sep 19 #167
Personally, he's like an institution. chouchou Sep 19 #168
Is this the most recs ever? I hope you'll let him know it's way up there. nilram Sep 19 #169
hurts my heart to read IGoToDU Sep 19 #170
DU is not the same without him. Laffy Kat Sep 19 #171
Bob, aka SCE, simply put, I love you. Dem2theMax Sep 19 #172
So many ... auntAgonist Sep 19 #173
He is supposed to be with us all always Whoa_Nelly Sep 19 #174
Yes auntAgonist Sep 19 #176
This hurts my 💔 Chicagogrl1 Sep 19 #175
Sending love and lounge vibes Phentex Sep 19 #177
All my sympathy Wolf Frankula Sep 20 #179
A true legend and blessing to all of us. Nevilledog Sep 20 #180
I won't say much. Xolodno Sunday #181
May he be comfortable and surrounded by love. HappyLarge Sunday #182
Thanks for the update. I miss him. peacebuzzard Sunday #183
My prayers are with SCE and his family. Beartracks Sunday #184
You are a good person, SCE blogslug Sunday #185
Sunday will never be the same without that wondrous wit that SCE brought here. We all will miss him. NNadir Tuesday #186
SCE Heftylefty Tuesday #187
Nothing new... auntAgonist Wednesday #188
Thanks for the update! Marthe48 Wednesday #189

Coventina

(28,742 posts)
4. Truly devastating.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 05:33 AM
Sep 18

He is so beloved.

Please tell them we are with them in spirit and holding SCE in our hearts.

Grim Chieftain

(638 posts)
6. SCE is a dear and beloved member of DU
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 05:45 AM
Sep 18

Sundays haven't been the same without him. Thank goodness he is surrounded by a loving family and the caring thoughts of his DU family.

mnhtnbb

(32,868 posts)
9. It hurts my heart to hear this news.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 06:07 AM
Sep 18

SCE has brought so much joy to us here on DU on Sunday mornings for so many years.

Please tell his family that we send them our love in this difficult time, and we wish a peaceful and easy passing for SCE.

Dixiegrrrl

(139 posts)
10. Dear dear Bob......
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 06:09 AM
Sep 18

Your Sunday Lol cats were such a key feature of DU for so many years.
They made so many people delighted each week, the strip was the first page I read, and widely shared, every Sunday.

I am sorry you have to be leaving us, and deeply hope you will have a gentle comfortable transition.
You will remain with so many of us here in our hearts for a long long time.,😻

MIButterfly

(1,359 posts)
11. I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 06:15 AM
Sep 18

We were all hoping for the best. I, along with so many others, looked forward to his posts everyday week.

Just from his Sunday posts, I think he was a kind and caring person and I will miss him. Love and peace to SCE, his family and friends.


JMCKUSICK

(4,000 posts)
13. I am so sorry to hear that AuntAgonist,
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 06:18 AM
Sep 18

Please let him know that he's touched my life with his gifts.
Please let him know how important he was to us in his humor, his light, and his joyful gifts that he offered us so freely.
As you all celebrate Bob's life, please let him know that the metaphysical waiting line for all of us to pay him respect is literally miles long.
May his passing come with the same peace that he brought to so many.
Love, John Mckusick

AZJonnie

(1,636 posts)
14. OMG NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 06:19 AM
Sep 18
for Bob. Thanks for all you did here good sir, bringing the laughs on Sunday AM's especially.

His light and voice will be dearly missed. Safe and Gentle Passage, good sir. You'll always be remembered very fondly here on DU

Nululu

(1,105 posts)
15. So sorry to hear the news
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 06:20 AM
Sep 18

I always looked forward to his Sunday posting. He brought joy and laughter to the world. I hope he knows how happy he made people.

Wishing him peace and ease during this time. 🙏

Aaeia

(164 posts)
18. Heartbreaking News!
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 06:43 AM
Sep 18

As a newer follower of DU - it wasn't Sunday until I read SalmonEnchanted. He is deeply missed. May his journey be blessed for the joy he has given.

greatauntoftriplets

(178,304 posts)
19. Such sad news about SCE.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 06:43 AM
Sep 18

Such a nice man with a great sense of humor. I know that his loving family will be with him.

Thanks for letting us know.

rurallib

(64,170 posts)
23. My whole family looked forward to my Sunday email with the LOL cats
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:04 AM
Sep 18

he sure brightened one family's weekend. They were all so sorry to hear he was sick.

Thank you, SCE, for those smiles!

Our thoughts are with you.

niyad

(127,490 posts)
27. Holding Bob/SCE/SalmonChantedEvening and hs family and friends
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:13 AM
Sep 18

in love and light.


Thank you so very much for keeping us updated.

10 Turtle Day

(901 posts)
28. When my life is through I just want to be able to look back and say
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:16 AM
Sep 18

I’ve made a positive impact on some people’s lives. SCE’s positive impact on people’s lives here and undoubtedly beyond DU are immeasurable. I thank you for bringing such joy and humor to us each Sunday over the years. Wishing you a peaceful passage. You are and will always be thought of kindly and greatly missed.

Pachamama

(17,483 posts)
29. Please let Bob know how much he has been valued and appreciated here
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:18 AM
Sep 18

We never met in person like so many of us here

But we know each other and will meet again.

HeartsCanHope

(1,331 posts)
32. Sending love to Bob and his family.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:28 AM
Sep 18

Will be keeping you all in my thoughts. Thank you for letting us know, auntAgonist.

TNNurse

(7,419 posts)
34. My only hope is that his family
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:33 AM
Sep 18

can let him know all the people here who are thinking about him and missing him.
His posts on Sunday were a special event for all of us.

Wishing him peace and his family comfort.


Alice Beth

Six117

(284 posts)
41. Deepest sympathies SCE
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:45 AM
Sep 18

Thank you for being an amazing person 💖. All the very best to you on your journey. Take care.

FranklinMom

(1 post)
43. Thank you SCE for all the good Sundays
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:55 AM
Sep 18

I found DU because of you. Your posts caused Hubby and I to share a lot of laughs and trips down memory lane through the years.

riverbendviewgal

(4,369 posts)
44. I am so sorry to hear this n̈ews
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:00 AM
Sep 18

I want to say for many years my Sundays were not complete until I saw SCE's post on DU. His legacy will be remembered.

My son and husband both died of cancer. I know what the family is going through. May SCE and his family find peace. Sending loving thoughts. ❤️

Marthe48

(21,917 posts)
46. I'm so sorry to hear the news
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:05 AM
Sep 18

I hoped that he'd win his fight. Prayers for him and his family.

highplainsdem

(58,341 posts)
47. I'm so sorry. Sending love to him and his family, and thanks for all the joy his posts brought us for years.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:09 AM
Sep 18

barbtries

(30,791 posts)
48. hugs and love,
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:09 AM
Sep 18

peace to him and his loved ones. let them know that this place will never be the same without him; Sundays will never be the same. DU will never be the same.

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Mad_Dem_X

(10,028 posts)
50. Oh my goodness, how horrible
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:17 AM
Sep 18

Keeping him and his family in my thoughts. Thank you for the update.

UpInArms

(53,436 posts)
52. My dear SCE, my heart is with you
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:24 AM
Sep 18

you have brought so much joy into our world and I can never say thank you enough

My virtual arms are (((((Hugs)))))

uia

AmBlue

(3,456 posts)
55. Dearest Bob...
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:35 AM
Sep 18

Dear SalmonChantedEvening... which is, in my humble opinion, the very best user name in all of DU...

Thank you for your weekly gifts of giggles, grins, puns, the cutest animals, and all the love and kindness you sent with every compilation. It meant more than you know.

Sundays aren't the same, my friend.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,740 posts)
56. Please pass along our love and appreciation to Bob.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:37 AM
Sep 18

SCE knocked the raw edge off many a bad week of early TFG evil deeds with his lovely Sunday AM mix of critters and cartoons, and we're forever grateful.

Thank you for sharing this news with the DU community.

Peace be with Bob and his family and friends..........

redwitch

(15,184 posts)
58. I'm so sad to read this.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:47 AM
Sep 18

SCE I hope they are making you comfortable and that you’re surrounded by love.

3catwoman3

(27,781 posts)
60. For so many of us here, the first thing we did on Sunday mornings was go to...
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:48 AM
Sep 18

…SCE’s LOL Cats posts. How they brightened our days. And wouldn’t we all hope to have made as much of a positive impact on people’s lives as this cherished DU member has done.

You will be so very missed, dearest SalmonChantedEvening.

CaptainTruth

(7,898 posts)
61. I'm so sorry...
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:52 AM
Sep 18

He, & his posts, were loved by so many here.

He & his family are in my thoughts.

hlthe2b

(111,459 posts)
62. Ohhh, I am just now seeing this. No lack of devastating news lately, but this hurts so much...
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:55 AM
Sep 18

My thoughts and gratitude for his DU contributions and, most of all, friendship, have him uppermost in my mind. Much love, Salmonchantedevening, Bob!

marble falls

(68,718 posts)
64. What a sad turn of events. He built a real memorial for himself here and I'm sure at his home. Pray for a miracle.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:11 AM
Sep 18

Wild blueberry

(7,913 posts)
66. We love you SCE, SalmonChantedEvening, Bob
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:31 AM
Sep 18

Thank you for all the joy, beauty, and humor you spread every Sunday.
May all of this joy and kindness be with you.
We love you.

Ocelot II

(127,423 posts)
70. I'm so sorry to hear this.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:47 AM
Sep 18

Please forward to him our thanks for the years of Sunday morning entertainment he gave us. We love you, Bob.

Greybnk48

(10,611 posts)
71. This is very sad news. My best wishes to him and his family.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:49 AM
Sep 18

He has such a sweet sense of humor and caring. SCE will definitely be missed here.

AllyCat

(18,234 posts)
73. I'm so sorry to hear he is struggling with his health
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:57 AM
Sep 18

May he have much love surrounding him and his family at this time of change.

Picaro

(2,193 posts)
76. I'm so sorry that this is happening
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:44 AM
Sep 18

I always looked forward to Sunday morning so I could go through the lovingly curated pics. Never was the first to view, but I loved the weekly postings.

Had no idea that Bob had to take a break because of such dire circumstances.

Thank you Bob for all the joy you spread amongst us all those years.

radical noodle

(10,407 posts)
78. He will always have a place in our hearts
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:48 AM
Sep 18

We all looked forward to Sundays thanks to his dedication to making life a bit more fun for DUers. There were times when it must have been difficult to see humor anywhere, but he did it anyway. For us. May he and his family know peace in the coming days and weeks.

AKwannabe

(6,829 posts)
81. Dear Bob
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:56 AM
Sep 18

Thank you for all the laughs. Your weekly “show” was the best part of any Sunday morning.

Here’s what I am going to do. Make a donation to DU in your name. You have touched this community in a way that probably no other user has. What an accomplishment!!!

You are special.
You are loved.

Peace
Mel

lonely bird

(2,552 posts)
82. Peace
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:57 AM
Sep 18

Peace to Bob, his family, loved ones and friends.

And if Bob had special pets they are waiting for him at the Rainbow Bridge.

Deuxcents

(24,164 posts)
83. Sundays will always be SCE Sunday morning for me and so many of us. Thanks for making it so. 🙏
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:58 AM
Sep 18

gademocrat7

(11,664 posts)
87. So very sad
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:13 AM
Sep 18

Sending hugs and prayers to SCE and his family. He is a beloved member of our community. So many wonderful editions of Sunday LOL cats.

Ziggysmom

(3,907 posts)
88. The Sunday SCE was the first post I ever read on DU, years ago. That day changed my life
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:14 AM
Sep 18

for the better in hundreds of ways.

Never met or spoke to SCE, but I feel like he is family, and well loved by us all.

Doodles

(94 posts)
91. Me too.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:35 AM
Sep 18

So sad. I always looked forward to the Sunday offerings and forwarded them to my grandchildren.

rubbersole

(10,604 posts)
132. He brought so many smiles to so many.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 03:59 PM
Sep 18

Beyond influential. Sunday mornings are not the same. Blessings to you and your family, SCE. And thank you.

John Coktosten

(23 posts)
89. So sad
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:24 AM
Sep 18

So sorry to hear this news about SCE.....I have enjoyed his Sunday LOL cats for years. Have missed those a great deal. I hope things turn better for you SCE. My thoughts are with you.

malaise

(289,470 posts)
90. This is too sad sending hugs
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:27 AM
Sep 18

Hope you are as comfortable as possible SalmonChantedEvening
You were so nice to me from day one.

pandr32

(13,455 posts)
94. That is devastating news.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:53 AM
Sep 18

We will all miss SCE. He was a Sunday feature and put smiles on our faces.
I hope Bob will be kept comfortable and will have the loving company of those closest to his heart through his time in hospice.
Love and respect.

KitFox

(429 posts)
97. Oh my heart! 😞From the first time I saw his title, I broke into
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 12:05 PM
Sep 18

a big smile and knew I would follow whatever he posted. Little did I know the volumes of smiles, laughter, and joy that would ensue. There are not enough words to thank you, SCE, for your special ability to light up our lives. We will forever miss you, but know that you live on in so many happy Sunday memories. Hoping that a blanket of peace, love, and gentle hugs is surrounding you and your loved ones. 🧡🧡🧡

LittleGirl

(8,810 posts)
98. He will be a great loss to us here at DU
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 12:09 PM
Sep 18

I've been happy on Sundays because he gave me a smile first thing. I hope his family knows how much he was loved here. tears.

Wicked Blue

(8,253 posts)
102. Sending Bob my best DU vibes
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 12:30 PM
Sep 18

for peace and healing

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

kimbutgar

(26,123 posts)
103. Healing thoughts to you SCE
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 12:42 PM
Sep 18

I so miss and enjoyed your posts . You brought a smile to my heart and I am sending you best wishes back and hoping for a miracle for you to get better.

wendyb-NC

(4,485 posts)
104. Oh no, that's so sad
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 12:44 PM
Sep 18

I will lift him and his loved ones up to the healing white light, and pray that he will have comfort and peace.

Bev54

(12,908 posts)
105. So sorry to hear this very sad news for him and his family. I so looked forward to him returning
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 12:46 PM
Sep 18

to DU. It is not the same without him

MIButterfly

(1,359 posts)
106. I feel like I'm losing a member of my family.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 12:46 PM
Sep 18

God bless you and keep you forever, Bob (SalmonChantedEvening).

Thank you. You have touched us all.

berniesandersmittens

(12,620 posts)
110. Thank you SCE for your years of service to DU
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 01:01 PM
Sep 18

My heart is with you, your friends, and your family.

You are loved and appreciated. Take good care of yourself.

godsentme

(176 posts)
111. Really appreciate update on SCE
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 01:02 PM
Sep 18

Prayers to SCE and family. So sorry to hear this. 🙏🫶☮️

applegrove

(128,360 posts)
115. Oh no! Vibes to him and his family. Sundays were
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 02:06 PM
Sep 18

special because they started out with his LOL Cats. He will be missed. Wishing him peace and love.

electric_blue68

(24,014 posts)
116. Ohhh, no. So Sad! SCE. you have Brought us so much Laughter, and Beauty!
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 02:08 PM
Sep 18

Wishing you, your family and friends eventual peace.
Wishing you as much physical comfort as possible under such an awful illness.
A safe passing when it happens.

calimary

(87,916 posts)
118. No kidding this is devastating news!
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 02:46 PM
Sep 18

Not only for his family but for all the rest of us, too.

Thank you for the update, even though it’s not an upbeat update. I wish peace and comfort to him and his whole family. Tough days ahead. But they won’t be pushing through them alone.

herding cats

(19,842 posts)
127. Such heartbreaking news!
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 03:52 PM
Sep 18

My thoughts and love go to him and his family during such an emotionally transitional moment in their lives.

SCE/Bob, thank you from the very bottom of my heart for all the LOLs you shared with us. You made all our Sundays brighter and helped many of us cope with all the harsher things realties in our lives.

I wish your remaining days to be filled with love and laughter just like you shared with all of us here. 🥰

liberalla

(10,705 posts)
129. OMG. I am so sorry to hear this... wishing peace and comfort for Bob and his family and friends.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 03:55 PM
Sep 18

angrychair

(11,172 posts)
130. As I've shared before
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 03:55 PM
Sep 18

SCE's Sunday post was the absolute favorite of my child and I and was a way for us to connect with each other from the opposite sides of the country.
I truly miss him and his genius posts every Sunday. Thank you SCE, your efforts were truly special to me and I will remember it for the rest of my life because it helped keep us connected as a family and brought a smile to our faces at the same time.

mntleo2

(2,619 posts)
131. I hope he knows ...
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 03:56 PM
Sep 18

...how much work and heart he has done here on DU. There is not enough thank-yous in my heart to send to him. there are many ! but I will ask All That IS to be with him in our place, whispering in his ear, he did great work and he is loved. and whatever he is facing now he is not facing it alone, he has a community who loves him for all he does.
Love, his "secrete lurker," Cat from Seattle

get the red out

(13,859 posts)
133. Thoughts for him and his family
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 04:04 PM
Sep 18

He is a wonderful person, I have had the priviledge of having him as a FB friend as well.

OldSWODog

(113 posts)
134. a crushing piece of news
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 04:06 PM
Sep 18

...for his family and his DU community...I wish for a gentle passing for SCE and comfort of fond memories for his family...today the universe is piling on...OSD

orleans

(36,423 posts)
135. oh no. i've been wondering what was going on and where he has been
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 04:19 PM
Sep 18

this is such sad news.

he is a legend here.

sending him a lot of love, as much light as i can muster, and a thank you for everything he's given our family here.



thank you for this post kesha and letting us know

Dancingdem

(16 posts)
137. I'm so sorry
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 04:25 PM
Sep 18

I wish you and your family much loving kindness in going through all of this. Please take care of yourself. We support and love you

pacalo

(24,811 posts)
142. A beautiful person. I'm so sorry.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 05:11 PM
Sep 18

I'm praying for him and his family.



Btw, SalmonChantedEvening was one of the best screen names ever.

steelyboo

(655 posts)
143. Bob, in my 20 years of coming to this site, you are the only person I ever officially followed
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 05:24 PM
Sep 18

I didn't want to miss LOLcats. You brought many moments of joy to my life. I don't know how much good it would be for an old borderline atheist/agnostic/deist to pray, but I am willing to go through the motions for you.

MontanaMama

(24,543 posts)
144. I've been wondering....
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 05:25 PM
Sep 18

My heart goes out to SCE and his family. Universe, please hold him and his loved ones close. 💙

Sogo

(6,639 posts)
145. I hope he knows he brought lightness and good cheer to our Sunday mornings....
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 05:27 PM
Sep 18

Happy Trails, SEC!

mentalsolstice

(4,616 posts)
149. I haven't ever met a gentler soul on the internet.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:04 PM
Sep 18

Bob is much loved here and other social media. He has a way of communicating so that you felt like you know him in real life. I hope for the best outcome for him and his family.

Permanut

(7,573 posts)
152. Thanks for the update, auntAgonist..
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:04 PM
Sep 18

SCE has been one of the bricks in the foundation of this community. All my best plus prayers and hopes..

livetohike

(23,701 posts)
153. My heart goes out to SCE, family and friends. Sending
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:05 PM
Sep 18

hugs and light and thanks to SCE .

Thanks for letting us know aA .

Roxi

(2,187 posts)
156. Thank you for the update
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:12 PM
Sep 18

I’m sad that his health is failing, but I’m very glad his family is taking care of him.

SCE, you are in my thoughts. Thank you for all of your Sunday morning posts that always made my day.

soldierant

(8,961 posts)
159. auntAgonist - Kesha -
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:04 PM
Sep 18

Please do what you can to ensure he knows how loved he is. And as loved as he is here, I would bet he is loved equally in many other nooks and crannies of this imperfect world - which will be so much more imperfect if and when we lose him.

Thank you for this update, which is painful to read and must have been even more painful to write and post. But we needed to know.

auntAgonist

(17,285 posts)
178. Yes
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 10:46 AM
Sep 20

These updates are hard but necessary.
Bob's family is shown all of these replies and hopefully Bob himself is able to read them. Days aren't always anywhere near easy.

Thanks for your comment.

aA
kesha

Faux pas

(15,937 posts)
160. He has brought us so
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 09:32 PM
Sep 18

much joy and laughter 💕, this is just so tragic. Sending him and his family and friends peaceful and loving vibes.
Thank you SCE for everything 🙏. I miss you already

sueh

(1,915 posts)
162. Thank you, SCE Bob, for all the joy you've brought to DU.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:25 PM
Sep 18

We love you and miss you a pray for a gentle crossing for you. Praying for your family, too

JustinBulletin

(101 posts)
165. Thinking of you and your family, SCE.
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 12:07 AM
Sep 19

Your weekly LOL Cats brought love and laughter to so many of us through the years. You are loved for sure.

AnotherMother4Peace

(4,884 posts)
166. Quiet blessings to you SCE. Your sweet & funny
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 12:44 AM
Sep 19

posts comforted me on many an early Sunday morning (3 am). I was even in the top ten recommends a couple of times. Peace and comfort to you.

summer_in_TX

(3,840 posts)
167. Oh no.
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 12:50 AM
Sep 19

SCE has brought us so much delight, week after week, year after year, until this health stuff. It seems so wrong for it to happen to him who deserves the same happiness he has given us.

Blessings for Bob, his family, and his caregivers.

nilram

(3,344 posts)
169. Is this the most recs ever? I hope you'll let him know it's way up there.
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 01:28 AM
Sep 19

He is so appreciated.

Dem2theMax

(10,996 posts)
172. Bob, aka SCE, simply put, I love you.
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 03:14 AM
Sep 19

You will never know how much joy, laughter and comfort you have brought to me over the years. You have been the highlight of my week, every single week.
Sunday was set aside - no news allowed.
The one thing that was allowed was Lolcats.

With those wonderful posts, you washed away the bad news, the anger, the sadness that the week brought to us.
In its place you gave us silly animals, funny cartoons, things to ponder and try to figure out, which I was sometimes able to do.

Once in a great while, I was the first to post. That was quite the achievement, beating out everybody else to get there first. It helped that I have horrible insomnia and was usually up when you posted Lolcats.

It hasn't been the same here without you. And sadly, now we know that you won't be coming back. It will never be the same without you here. But I can promise you that you are going to live on in all of our hearts and in our memories. You made this a better place. And if you made DU a better place, I can only imagine what you did out there in the world.

Best screen name ever. No one will ever come close.

I'm hoping that somehow, your family and friends have the time to read all of these posts to you, to let you know how much we love you.

I have no idea of where we go next when we leave this world. If there is a next place, you are guaranteed entrance. If there is a next place, may you be surrounded by even more of what you gave to us - joy, laughter and comfort. And love. You gave us all love.

I hold you and your family and friends in my heart.
Rest easy SCE, you did good.

auntAgonist

(17,285 posts)
173. So many ...
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 10:05 AM
Sep 19

So many heartfelt messages of love and support for Bob in these trying times.
I forwarded this entire thread to Bob's brother. I'm sure he could feel the love
from all of you.

Again.
please keep Bob in your prayers and thoughts.

Thank You.
aA
kesha.

Whoa_Nelly

(21,237 posts)
174. He is supposed to be with us all always
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 10:12 AM
Sep 19

SCE/Bob, has so much love surrounding him, from his wonderful family to all who have gotten to know him here and elsewhere.

I love him dearly. A very dear and personal friend, I know his presence now and forever will be with me.
He's my Babycakes. Always.

auntAgonist

(17,285 posts)
176. Yes
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 11:22 AM
Sep 19

Bob will always, always have this special place in my heart.
A place where love resides and memories stay forever.

aA
kesha

Nevilledog

(54,552 posts)
180. A true legend and blessing to all of us.
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 03:02 PM
Sep 20

Grateful he's surrounded by his loving family and sending all the warmest thoughts and love to Bob.

Xolodno

(7,182 posts)
181. I won't say much.
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 12:50 AM
Sunday

I've lost a lot of family to the big "C". My father, non smoker, stage 4 cancer. Always loved the cat photos, never wanted cat pets, until they decided they wanted me. I was full blown sucker for them.

HappyLarge

(70 posts)
182. May he be comfortable and surrounded by love.
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 01:13 AM
Sunday

Thank you for letting us know. SCE is the reason I became a paying DU’er, he has been terribly missed.

blogslug

(39,015 posts)
185. You are a good person, SCE
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 09:11 PM
Sunday

You didn't have to bring us joy but you did, faithfully and thoughtfully, for years. You are a treasure.

👁️❤️U

NNadir

(36,644 posts)
186. Sunday will never be the same without that wondrous wit that SCE brought here. We all will miss him.
Tue Sep 23, 2025, 06:29 AM
Tuesday

Heftylefty

(22 posts)
187. SCE
Tue Sep 23, 2025, 01:21 PM
Tuesday

I'm so sorry. I've enjoyed his posts so much, and actually checked in today hoping to read a new one. Words fail me.

auntAgonist

(17,285 posts)
188. Nothing new...
Wed Sep 24, 2025, 10:21 AM
Wednesday

There is really nothing new to update you all with.
Bob is resting comfortably and with the help of family is eating a little bit.
Please, just keep him and his family and caregivers in your heart and prayers.

I'll keep you all updated as I can.

aA
kesha

Marthe48

(21,917 posts)
189. Thanks for the update!
Wed Sep 24, 2025, 11:28 AM
Wednesday

All of you giving SCE company and comfort are loving and kind. Be nice to each other!

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