RIP, Cranky January 23, 2009
Posted by Edward von Bear in News.trackback
I called Cranky’s former employer to give him a heads up the cards were on the way. The guy who answered told me he passed away, but they will forward the cards to his next of kin. I’m sorry it took so long to mail out, but they just kept trickling in, and I wanted to wait for some folks and their requests for more time. Here is the obituary from Alabama.
On a personal note, I apologize to all that I didn’t get the cards out sooner. I appreciate and am grateful for the trust you showed me, and I just hope you will forgive me for taking so long.
As for Cranky, I hope his relatives appreciate how much he meant to all of us, and that he finds his eternal reward and peace
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Oh damn.
Damn.
RIP Cranky. You were a good guy pal.
OK, I contacted Woodland UM Church to find if Cranky had any place he wanted us to leave gifts. The nice lady there didn’t know, but took my contact information and will pass it along to a close friend of his and ask him to contact me. I’ll also try to get a copy of the program of the service and check on the dogs and see if there is anything else we can do.
Just awful news – Rest in peace, Cranky.
DAMN!!!!
You tried to do a good thing Eddie. That’s worth a lot. Condolences to Cranky’s friends and family.
“I just hope you will forgive me for taking so long.”
Eddiebear – you stop feeling that way right now! Cranky could not have asked for a more dear friend than you have been here. There are very few people on this earth that would have gone to such great lengths to find a lost friend. I believe this was God’s way of sending us to Cranky during his last days, and trust God to know that Cranky knew what you did. He knew you were there. He’s looking down at you right now smiling because he knows what a wonderful man you are.
ps…I didn’t get a card sent because I put my selfish life ahead of something so important. I won’t make that mistake again.
Brad:
Did the lady who answered the phone acknowledge the Crankster’s service there?
eddie, she knew it had taken place, but did not attend. She didn’t know him, but had a point of contact for him (she let slip his name), and will pass my contact information on to him. I’m hoping he’ll call or email me shortly and I can gather some intel re: gifts in memoriam, the dogs, family, anything we can do, etc.
I’ll of course let you know ASAP.
Wish I had known earlier. The Gap is only an hour from here.
All I can offer now is my best salute. Rest well my friend.
RIP, Cranky.
Had no idea he was ill. So sorry for cranky and his family.
Oh, dear. I’m so sorry.
OMG.
He was hanging out at over at my blog since years ago. I can’t believe it…
I just adored Cranky, such a great guy.
I don’t even know what to say.
There is a guest book on the obituary, so maybe some family will know we cared from seeing tributes there.
Guest Book
R.I.P., Cranky
Hey Ed, I meant to add a thank you pal. Sorry about that.
You did a good thing brother.
I can’t say that Cranky and I were bosom buddies or anything like that, but I always thought fondly of the guy. What came through his internet persona, for me anyway, was that he was a man that you’d be proud to consider your friend. He’ll be missed.
Rest in Peace, buddy.
For a cranky guy, he always struck me as a good-natured man with a kind heart.
Goodbye for now, Cranky.
Cranky was a funny guy that always had a joke and a laugh. He loved Golden Retrievers, He was generous, funny, and a good man. I was privileged to know you bud!
I was always glad to hear from Cranky. Funny guy. 55 is way too young.
I hate losing people that I liked enough to be pissed that I never got to actually know who they were.
I hope some of our cards give the family a smile and a giggle at how much we liked him for who he was with us.
grief is better shared, isn’t it? I have that kicked in the stomach feeling, but it’s good to feel something for such a great loss. I didn’t know cranky at all, but enjoyed his comments. Sometimes death likes to make these abrupt and rude intrusions into our scurrying little lives and say “Hey, member me? I’m real.” Fuck death. Sorry to wax poetic (and poorly at that). It must be dusty in here or something – don’t know why else my cheeks are damp. Take care IBers. Tell your loved ones that you , y’know, love them. Carry on.
Thanks, Dave. I was just trying to help out a little bit.
I am just too tired and spent tonight. This has been a rough couple of days. But I found this quote to help me out:
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal”.
eddiebear et al, I am so sorry for your loss… cranky was fortunate indeed to have so many people who loved and cared about him.
(backtrailed a bit, as I have a good pal who goes by “ol cranky” that I haven’t heard from… not the same person)
Sorry to hear it. I’ll miss the old feller, cranky…this bites. Why not Andy Sullivan instead? Just saying…
Cranky was a great friend, and devoted patriot. Rest in Peace Cranky, the rest of us will try to pick up where you left off.
Ford, you say “great friend,” did you know him personaly? or talking net talk?
Many of us are curious about his family’s status about his online activities.