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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.

2naSalit
(97,884 posts)Sad as it is.
He will be lovingly remembered here.
Emile
(37,787 posts)Dave in VA
(2,234 posts)n/t
Coventina
(28,742 posts)He is so beloved.
Please tell them we are with them in spirit and holding SCE in our hearts.
COL Mustard
(7,591 posts)This is sad news.
Prayers to him and his family.
Grim Chieftain
(638 posts)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.
irisblue
(36,059 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,431 posts)mnhtnbb
(32,868 posts)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)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)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.
underpants
(193,215 posts)🙁
JMCKUSICK
(4,000 posts)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)
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)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. 🙏
Solly Mack
(95,774 posts)democrank
(11,803 posts)and gratitude for all the joy SCE brought to us.
Aaeia
(164 posts)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)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.
AverageOldGuy
(2,995 posts)Why do we always lose the good guys?
Demnation
(427 posts)blm
(114,319 posts)rurallib
(64,170 posts)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.
MiHale
(12,174 posts)JoseBalow
(8,483 posts)
AltairIV
(966 posts)Keeping him and his family in my thoughts.
niyad
(127,490 posts)in love and light.
Thank you so very much for keeping us updated.
10 Turtle Day
(901 posts)Ive made a positive impact on some peoples lives. SCEs positive impact on peoples 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)We never met in person like so many of us here
But we know each other and will meet again.
Biophilic
(6,097 posts)ms liberty
(10,622 posts)
HeartsCanHope
(1,331 posts)Will be keeping you all in my thoughts. Thank you for letting us know, auntAgonist.
piddyprints
(15,020 posts)
Thank you for letting us know.

TNNurse
(7,419 posts)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
Alice Kramden
(2,788 posts)Peaceful vibes for him and his family
tavernier
(13,966 posts)but he has always been mine.
mwmisses4289
(2,316 posts)Thank you for letting us know.
BobsYourUncle
(181 posts)Nao sez AWW lots moar kthnxbai !
bronxiteforever
(10,786 posts)
cate94
(3,009 posts)Please send our love to him and his family.
Six117
(284 posts)Thank you for being an amazing person 💖. All the very best to you on your journey. Take care.
Danmel
(5,596 posts)Please send our love.
FranklinMom
(1 post)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.
LetMyPeopleVote
(170,242 posts)riverbendviewgal
(4,369 posts)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. ❤️
virgdem
(2,278 posts)Sending love, comfort and peace to SCE and his family.💔
Marthe48
(21,917 posts)I hoped that he'd win his fight. Prayers for him and his family.
highplainsdem
(58,341 posts)barbtries
(30,791 posts)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.
3catwoman3
(27,781 posts)Thnx for putting it up.
SheltieLover
(73,902 posts)
Mad_Dem_X
(10,028 posts)Keeping him and his family in my thoughts. Thank you for the update.
WestMichRad
(2,651 posts)
UpInArms
(53,436 posts)you have brought so much joy into our world and I can never say thank you enough
My virtual arms are (((((Hugs)))))
uia
markie
(23,646 posts)
QED
(3,189 posts)Bob will be truly missed.
AmBlue
(3,456 posts)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)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..........
littlemissmartypants
(29,886 posts)
redwitch
(15,184 posts)SCE I hope they are making you comfortable and that youre surrounded by love.
mn9driver
(4,775 posts)You were my regular stop every Sunday morning. Peace.
3catwoman3
(27,781 posts)
SCEs LOL Cats posts. How they brightened our days. And wouldnt we all hope to have made as much of a positive impact on peoples lives as this cherished DU member has done.
You will be so very missed, dearest SalmonChantedEvening.
CaptainTruth
(7,898 posts)He, & his posts, were loved by so many here.
He & his family are in my thoughts.
hlthe2b
(111,459 posts)My thoughts and gratitude for his DU contributions and, most of all, friendship, have him uppermost in my mind. Much love, Salmonchantedevening, Bob!
Ilsa
(63,332 posts)marble falls
(68,718 posts)Billsdaughter
(58 posts)Rest in peace and good humor kind soul.
Wild blueberry
(7,913 posts)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.
question everything
(51,027 posts)
Clouds Passing
(5,892 posts)debm55
(51,000 posts)
Ocelot II
(127,423 posts)Please forward to him our thanks for the years of Sunday morning entertainment he gave us. We love you, Bob.
Greybnk48
(10,611 posts)He has such a sweet sense of humor and caring. SCE will definitely be missed here.
Fla Dem
(27,121 posts)

AllyCat
(18,234 posts)May he have much love surrounding him and his family at this time of change.
chowder66
(11,332 posts)Picaro
(2,193 posts)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.
AllaN01Bear
(27,484 posts)
radical noodle
(10,407 posts)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.
abbeyco
(1,581 posts)
AKwannabe
(6,829 posts)Thank you for all the laughs. Your weekly show was the best part of any Sunday morning.
Heres 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)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)BumRushDaShow
(160,709 posts)(((SCE)))
hamsterjill
(16,590 posts)I'm so sorry to learn this. I send warm hugs and comfort to Bob and to his family.
redstatebluegirl
(12,727 posts)gademocrat7
(11,664 posts)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)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.
So sad. I always looked forward to the Sunday offerings and forwarded them to my grandchildren.
rubbersole
(10,604 posts)Beyond influential. Sunday mornings are not the same. Blessings to you and your family, SCE. And thank you.
John Coktosten
(23 posts)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.
LetMyPeopleVote
(170,242 posts)John Coktosten
(23 posts)malaise
(289,470 posts)Hope you are as comfortable as possible SalmonChantedEvening
You were so nice to me from day one.
fargone
(444 posts)For him, his family, for all of DU. My heart weeps.
BadgerMom
(3,326 posts)Safe travels. ❤️
pandr32
(13,455 posts)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.
GoneOffShore
(17,903 posts)elleng
(140,867 posts)Some Enchanted Evening
KitFox
(429 posts)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)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.
Donkees
(33,177 posts)
Kali
(56,476 posts)may he be pain free and comfortable. he is much loved here.
KT2000
(21,727 posts)and a quick exit with no pain. So sorry to hear this.
Wicked Blue
(8,253 posts)for peace and healing
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
kimbutgar
(26,123 posts)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)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)to DU. It is not the same without him
MIButterfly
(1,359 posts)God bless you and keep you forever, Bob (SalmonChantedEvening).
Thank you. You have touched us all.
tazcat
(169 posts)berniesandersmittens
(12,620 posts)My heart is with you, your friends, and your family.
You are loved and appreciated. Take good care of yourself.
godsentme
(176 posts)Prayers to SCE and family. So sorry to hear this. 🙏🫶☮️
LoisB
(11,700 posts)Grumpy Old Guy
(4,086 posts)🙏🙏🙏
TommieMommy
(2,387 posts)applegrove
(128,360 posts)special because they started out with his LOL Cats. He will be missed. Wishing him peace and love.
electric_blue68
(24,014 posts)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.
Nigrum Cattus
(1,024 posts)Comfort him in his final chapter
calimary
(87,916 posts)Not only for his family but for all the rest of us, too.
Thank you for the update, even though its not an upbeat update. I wish peace and comfort to him and his whole family. Tough days ahead. But they wont be pushing through them alone.
kellytore
(234 posts)LudwigPastorius
(13,477 posts)
Figarosmom
(8,731 posts)Hope remaining days are full and cheery.
PittBlue
(4,629 posts)appleannie1
(5,347 posts)Exp
(593 posts)TygrBright
(21,208 posts)PCIntern
(27,638 posts)Speechless. 😭😭😭😭😭
herding cats
(19,842 posts)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. 🥰
diane in sf
(4,192 posts)liberalla
(10,705 posts)
angrychair
(11,172 posts)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)...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)He is a wonderful person, I have had the priviledge of having him as a FB friend as well.
OldSWODog
(113 posts)...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)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
ReRe
(12,029 posts)


Dancingdem
(16 posts)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
byronius
(7,830 posts)So sorry.
DinahMoeHum
(23,177 posts)
Trueblue1968
(18,803 posts)pacalo
(24,811 posts)I'm praying for him and his family.
Btw, SalmonChantedEvening was one of the best screen names ever.
steelyboo
(655 posts)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)My heart goes out to SCE and his family. Universe, please hold him and his loved ones close. 💙
Sogo
(6,639 posts)Happy Trails, SEC!
ralps
(80,399 posts)


Magoo48
(6,620 posts)choie
(6,134 posts)Dear SalmonChanted, my heart is with you.
mentalsolstice
(4,616 posts)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.
dawn5651
(728 posts)Eko
(9,697 posts)Permanut
(7,573 posts)SCE has been one of the bricks in the foundation of this community. All my best plus prayers and hopes..
livetohike
(23,701 posts)hugs and light and thanks to SCE .
Thanks for letting us know aA .
LeftInTX
(34,006 posts)FailureToCommunicate
(14,561 posts)
Roxi
(2,187 posts)Im sad that his health is failing, but Im 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.
nocoincidences
(2,425 posts)Blessings on him.
Leith
(7,864 posts)Thanks for making our time here better.
soldierant
(8,961 posts)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)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)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
luvallpeeps
(1,246 posts)sueh
(1,915 posts)We love you and miss you a pray for a gentle crossing for you. Praying for your family, too
flamingdem
(40,671 posts)
proud patriot
(102,269 posts)love light and hugs
JustinBulletin
(101 posts)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)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)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.
chouchou
(2,392 posts)I'll miss all of him and what he's done.
nilram
(3,344 posts)He is so appreciated.
IGoToDU
(197 posts)Sending him, his family and all his loved ones so much love
Laffy Kat
(16,779 posts)He gave us so much.
Dem2theMax
(10,996 posts)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)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)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)Bob will always, always have this special place in my heart.
A place where love resides and memories stay forever.
aA
kesha
Chicagogrl1
(580 posts)Sending love to Bob & his family
Phentex
(16,629 posts)Appreciate all the laughs he provided over the years
Wolf Frankula
(3,784 posts)I hope you are not feeling pain.
Wolf
Nevilledog
(54,552 posts)Grateful he's surrounded by his loving family and sending all the warmest thoughts and love to Bob.
Xolodno
(7,182 posts)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)Thank you for letting us know. SCE is the reason I became a paying DUer, he has been terribly missed.
peacebuzzard
(5,664 posts)I have been worried about him.
Beartracks
(14,117 posts)
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blogslug
(39,015 posts)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)Heftylefty
(22 posts)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)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)All of you giving SCE company and comfort are loving and kind. Be nice to each other!