Don S Final arrangements

[QC]

Donald Wayne Sindledecker
September 26, 1946 - July 19, 2013​

As most of you know, one of our members and moderators, Don S, passed away in mid July. Since that time, there have been many things that have come to light. Don was a special man and gave selflessly to this forum. So in knowing this about Don's life, We all felt that the truth needed to be told.

Truth is, all of the iboats forum members both new and old, along with his kitty cat sitting by his side, were his life, family and friends. Turns out Don did not have a "close family" relationship to take care of him in life, or in death. We all were his family. So in light of this news, we as an internet family have been honored enough to step up in order to make the necessary arrangements for his much needed appropriate burial at sea.

Between the moderation team, iboats host, and some members closest to Don, we were able to raise the money needed for Don's cremation. Additionally, on Thursday of this week, provided the weather holds out, one of our iboats forum members will be picking up Don's ashes and depositing them over the Pacific Ocean just outside of Ocean Shores in Washington. One of the many places he loved.

The Moderation Team, iboats host and our close forum members wanted to let you know of the latest news, along with the intended plans, so that on Thursday you could hold a moment of silent reflection or prayer of your own in honor of Don. Also, you all need to be thanked for being the only family that Don really had and enjoyed. You all helped make his life, and his memory, special. Thank you all

 

[nwcove]

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wow guys.....thats nothing short of amazing. cant express what im feeling in words.

 

[tazrig]

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What a shame. I took the summer off and was going to ask what happened to him because I hadn't seen him on the site since I returned. His help and dedication will be sorely missed by all.

R.I.P. Don S., And thank you to all the mods and who ever else stepped up to do the right thing!

Taz

 

[The Rooster]

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Very classy QC. I will remember on Thursday. RIP Don !!!

 

[jbcurt00]

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Don, I wish you fair seas on Thurs ad infinitum.

Thanks for the update & to all for rallying to honor his last request. Thanks for confirming that it's not 'just' the

#1 Site for Everything Boating

 

[bspeth]

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All I know is what I have heard from all of you about Don.I just wish I would have come to the boating world sooner. Don,wherever you are,just know that your peers respect you and miss you.We will always be reminded of you whenever we do an archive search so you will live on.

 

[tpenfield]

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Thank you for the update QC. It is comforting to know that the iBoats community is taking care of the final arrangements.

 

[achris]

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Thank you for the update QC. It is comforting to know that the iBoats community is taking care of the final arrangements.

We never leave a boat behind....

 

[bassman284]

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Thanks, QC and iboats team. You guys are the best.

 

[kfa4303]

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Beautiful news. So proud to be an iboater. Glad to hear the Old Oracle of the Sea will be laid to rest on the waves as it should be. May his spirit find fair winds and following seas.

 

[NYBo]

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What a beautiful thing.

 

[magster65]

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Proud to be an iboat'er too. That's a beautiful thing.

 

[998cc]

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Ditto what all have said so far. Being a new user, I feel fortunate to have gotten a response from him on one of my Mercruiser issues over the summer. A toast to all who here are taking the initiative and responsibility for completing Don's earthbound journey.

Godspeed Don.

Russ 998cc

 

[bajaunderground]

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R.I.P. Don S. Though our paths never crossed, your wisdom will bless the pages of the forums for years to come!

"There is nothing quite so good as burial at sea. It is simple, tidy, and not very incriminating."
Alfred Hitchcock

~Brett

 

[sam60]

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An absolutely great gesture for a very deserving man. I wish I had known then what I know now.

 

[Fishermark]

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In the words of the great hymn:


Almighty Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
For those in peril on the sea.

God bless those who will be participating - and all who remember.

 

[southkogs]

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^^^^ Awesome - thanks Mark.

Mods, thank you for organizing this and letting us all know.


Thanks Don. We'll look for you on the other shore.

 

[GA_Boater]

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With sadness the final chapter is written and the book of life is slowly closed as the ashes float atop the seas and soar with the swirling winds. Good bye, Oracle by the Sea.

 

[QC]

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Very classy QC.

I just want to confirm for everyone that I was just the one who posted. All jointly penned, and jointly achieved

 

[sublauxation]

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My wife sometimes complains about how much time I spend on this site. I just told her this story and I think she's starting to see why. That's an incredible thing you guys have done and fitting for all he has done for us and this site.