The passing of Don S

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Wow, just saw this from another thread. Don's posts have helped me through so many problems, and I always enjoyed his responses--despite the gruffness, he was always willing to help, no matter how many times the question had been asked or how rude the poster. Condolences to his family and friends. Having been around here for 5 years now, I feel like I know him, and his presence will be greatly missed. Now who's going to badmouth my 470?
 
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I have not been online for a couple of days, and this was a shock to me, I was hoping it was a spoof or joke somehow related to a funny posting he made somewhere. I do not know about his family but my thoughts are with them also as I am sure he was a big force in their lives as well. I saw his truly great humor come through occasionally, and could see a big heart behind it all. I always waited for his final words on any subject. I am closer to his age than I want to think about right now, but I thought of him as mentor and elder and he garnered a great respect for him within me. I always wanted to meet him, so now maybe our energies can meet up in the next level at some point.

Ahoy and well wishes for you Don S on your current journey.
 
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QC said:
As a tribute to Don, Bondo has promised to keep that going. Not to worry.
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Yeah, but Bondo's just mean about it. Don always tried to soften the blow before saying "run away" :)
 
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I've only been on this board a short time but immediately found both a respect and appreciation for Don. May his helpful and giving soul find great reward...
 
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This is really a sad thing to hear. Don S. help my rookie butt out so much. He was always nice and patient with my questions. The boating world just lost one of its greatest generals. God rest his soul and hope he is boating in the heavens. I am sure if God has a question about boating he will be talking with Don S. :)
 
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What a GREAT loss. It is truly sad. Most on here, including myself, didn't know Don personally, so can't really speak to that loss, but just the knowledge that he possessed and shared will be sorely missed. He really helped more people than we can truly imagine. I only hope that his family will get a chance to view these 'tributes' to his presence on this forum. I will truly miss him and I do 'owe' him a little every time my family and I enjoy our times on the water.

To say you will be missed is truly an understatement.
 
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woosterken said:
question: would it be possible to put his 62 + thousands posts in a book and have it published??
what a tribute to such master.
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That was my second thought. After "Damn!"

I'd buy that book, for sure, because I know it would be correctly researched and technically accurate.
 
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Thank you Don for your knowldge and assistance. You will be missed.
 
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R.I.P Don S. My condolences to the family. Don S was always very helpful and his knowledge and expertise will be missed.
 
matt167

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I think as a tribute to Don. possibly the owners could create a page for Dons posts in a special search engine, and make it a memorial. A site I frequent did that for a long time poster who helped everyone with electrical issues.

Don made 62k posts and at least 1/2 of those were helping someone with an issue, so it's possible don could keep helping people through his old posts as there is probably not a Merc/ Volvo I/O question unanswered by Don.
 
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It's been mentioned that Don was perceived as gruff by some. Sometime there might be a reason - From a recent post in the midst of trying to help someone:

Don S said:
You didn't actually so the tests did you?
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I'm sure after giving the same answer countless times, Don might have felt like Walter:

Don S said:
Could have been a comment like Walter would say..............




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One thing for sure, his advice was always spot on.

Don S said:
There are only 2 questions you need to ask a seller. When can you do a water test and when can you have it surveyed by a marine surveyor.
Sellers tend to answer a question with whatever they think will help them sell the boat.
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62,323 posts here and untold numbers in other forums.

It's still so hard to believe. When I was digging those up, I couldn't help but notice that Don was still helping in what may have been his final moments. Thank you so much for being part of the iboats family, Don. Rest In Peace!
 
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Double damn. And damn again.

Godspeed, Don. Clear skies, calm winds and gentle seas.

Thanks for everything.
 
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I am so very sorry to here of Don's passing. I learned a lot about boats from his posts and I appreciated him very much.
 
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Don will be sorely missed and I don't think anyone can fill the shoes he left behind. The forums feel a little more empty without him around.
 
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matt167 said:
I think as a tribute to Don. possibly the owners could create a page for Dons posts in a special search engine, and make it a memorial. A site I frequent did that for a long time poster who helped everyone with electrical issues.

Don made 62k posts and at least 1/2 of those were helping someone with an issue, so it's possible don could keep helping people through his old posts as there is probably not a Merc/ Volvo I/O question unanswered by Don.
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Ayuh,.... We already Have one,.... The Adults Only section is Purely Don's creation,...

The Info, 'n more importantly his Humor, is Right there,...

He asked me 'bout the name, 'n I concurred, that Possibly it might be enough to get folks to click on it,...

I know I've typed the directions a few Thousand times, 'n Don always said it got more hits than the other, Identical sticky,...
 
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