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June 18, 2016
"Chasmatic" Has Passed Away [Bumped]
I will not lay on the couch whimpering or behave with a negative attitude. The following passage of scripture tells of Jesus entering the garden of Gethsemane to talk with His father, God. It reveals Jesus' thoughts and feelings of what is to become of Him the next day -- the Crucifixion -- and how Jesus accepts God's will for him. "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by. Nevertheless, let it be as you, not I, would have it." Then, a little while later, He said, "If this cup cannot pass by, but I must drink it, your will be done!" (Matthew 26:42). -- Spillers of Soup: THE BITTER CUPFarewell, Chas, I'll miss your remarks and our email and see you a little further down the road.
Posted by gerardvanderleun at June 18, 2016 4:26 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
Your Say
RIP chas.
Posted by: BillH at June 14, 2016 9:40 AM
Shoot. Loved his comments.
Posted by: pbird at June 14, 2016 9:45 AM
My condolences.
I'll miss his comments.
Posted by: Fausta at June 14, 2016 10:16 AM
I will never forget the "Chas" and his "Punch in the nose" spirit.
Posted by: Terry at June 14, 2016 10:18 AM
RIP fellow traveller. May the wind be at your back.
Posted by: Casey Klahn at June 14, 2016 10:18 AM
He is, no doubt, with his Uncle Letzgo tending his Bantam chickens. I will miss his comments.
Posted by: Leslie at June 14, 2016 11:01 AM
Gerard,
Chas' passing is a real loss to the fascinating community you have fostered here. Thanks for posting the comforting evidence that he knew The One Great Thing that is above and beyond all knowledge and wisdom. The sublime adventure begins.
Posted by: Ralph Kinney Bennett at June 14, 2016 11:59 AM
A good man. Makes you want to believe that no man is an island.
Posted by: Lance de Boyle at June 14, 2016 1:20 PM
I enjoyed Chasmatic's posts and had "Spillers of Soup" on my Favorites list. I am sadden with you.
Posted by: Ostinato at June 14, 2016 1:29 PM
We'll all miss Chas; a very special chap, indeed.
Posted by: MOTUS at June 14, 2016 2:29 PM
We'll miss you, chas. Your duty is done, your burden laid down.
Posted by: Joe at June 14, 2016 2:43 PM
Fair winds, Chas.
REST.
Posted by: TmjUtah at June 14, 2016 3:09 PM
Godspeed Chas.
JWM
Posted by: jwm at June 14, 2016 3:48 PM
I chatted with Chas back channel via e-mail for some time. I sent an e-mail to him and got no return, that wasn't like him so I knew he was very sick. I'll miss him and his humor. Good-bye Leo.
Posted by: Vermont Woodchuck at June 14, 2016 4:03 PM
So few years, so many farewells. RIP, Chas.
Posted by: chuck at June 14, 2016 4:05 PM
...and may Light Perpetual shine upon him, Amen
Posted by: Susan Lee at June 14, 2016 4:29 PM
Ah, I will miss him, too. He was a great commentator. I reckon once he gets his halo, he will be alongside St. Michael, punching faces, especially those who need it the most. RIP, Chas.
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at June 14, 2016 4:45 PM
He'll be joining his uncle in order to better comment on our foibles and frustrations here. May they both spare a thought for those of us left to muddle through these interesting times.
Peace to his soul, rest to his spirit, joy to his awakening anew in that Land where there is no more sorrow or suffering.
Posted by: Joan of Argghh! at June 14, 2016 6:10 PM
Godspeed, brother.
Posted by: Mumblix Grumph at June 14, 2016 6:36 PM
Introibo ad altare Dei. Ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam.
Posted by: McKiernan at June 14, 2016 7:07 PM
Well, now he knows, or, he doesn't. If he does may he rest in peace.
Posted by: D S Craft at June 14, 2016 9:39 PM
You will be missed, remembered and seen at the resurrection...
In Christ,
Because outside of him, there is no hope..
Bill Henry
Posted by: Bill Henry at June 14, 2016 9:53 PM
RIP, Valued his comments.
Posted by: Bradoplata at June 14, 2016 10:40 PM
Gerard, your commenters are special and wonderful, and among them Chas stood out.
I will miss him.
He's walking now with God.
Posted by: Minta Marie Morze at June 14, 2016 10:42 PM
Thank you Chas, a much better place for you is assured.
Posted by: Denny at June 15, 2016 8:31 AM
He will be missed! He was one of the great ones in comments and I've noted his recent absence. My prayers for his family and my thanks for his life.
Posted by: Dinah at June 15, 2016 9:50 AM
I'll miss the Uncle Letsgo and the bantam chickens references.
Posted by: DrTedNelson at June 15, 2016 12:33 PM
I always loved his funny, intelligent and insightful posts. It's not in me but he's a guy I would love to emulate.
Posted by: Jack at June 15, 2016 1:22 PM
Will miss him.
Posted by: DonRodrigo at June 15, 2016 3:16 PM
Chas neither took or gave any crap. Doubtless he was a man of courage and qualities to be emulated.
As we remember him we remember to be better than we are.
Thanks for the memories.
Posted by: Stug Guts at June 15, 2016 3:53 PM
An off to punch an idiot in the nose, in honor of Chas! Rest well, sir.
Posted by: Skorpion at June 15, 2016 6:07 PM
Rest well, Chas.
Posted by: Julie at June 15, 2016 6:51 PM
Chas wasn't afraid to bust our chops or bestow kudos ... Oftentimes, he made me mad and he made me glad. My tribute ...
“Lo, there do I see my father.
Lo, there do I see my mother,
and my sisters, and my brothers.
Lo, there do I see the line of my people,
Back to the beginning!
Lo, they do call to me.
They bid me take my place among them,
In the halls of Valhalla!
Where the brave may live forever!”
Posted by: edaddy at June 15, 2016 8:15 PM
He's with the Green Mountain Boys now.
Posted by: james wilson at June 16, 2016 1:03 AM
RIP Chas.
Your comments were always worth reading.
Posted by: Scott M at June 18, 2016 2:27 AM