RIP Shiadoa

[tango42]

Profile still active on Facebook. Looks like he enjoyed what he did in life. I enjoyed his input here and appreciate his sharing of life situation.

RIP

[crusher]

@Brianjones

Myself and Shiadoa probably shared hundreds of ripostes over Brexit for years and there was never an ounce of ill will between us ! His good nature shined right through and he was definitely a moderating influence on us here . And I owe him a lot of beers .

Really Sad to hear this. Devastating news.

[chilifries]

What an awesome guy.
Mods, please remove this if it is inappropriate or violates any privacy concerns

https://youtu.be/iPNC8Y4P8sM

[Andrew0409]

He will be missed. This is sad to hear. If there’s any fund going to help out the family, please let us know. RIP.

[Rocket]

Guy never hurt no one.
May he rest in peace.

[flatlandr]

Shitty deal. Those of you who knew him IRL my condolences.

[RickRoll]

Sad to hear it. Very sad.
He will be missed for sure.
He left this life and this community with many people as witness to his energy, humor and showed us how to face life with a smile on our faces (and sometimes a smirk )
Damn…
Just the amount of people here that never met him IRL but still will miss him goes to show how special guy he was.
Rest in peace, friend.

[owleyes]

Rest In Peace, @shiadoa

[geajvop]

Very sorry to hear this news. I will miss Shiadoa and his wonderful sense of humour. Condolences to his family and friends.

https://youtu.be/ugVdiUhlOBk

[DrewC]

@Firefighter

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

This is a beautiful poem. Who wrote it?

[jimipresley]

@DrewC

This is a beautiful poem. Who wrote it?

Mary Elizabeth Frye.

[Gain]

May him rest in peace. I didn’t know he was that sick. Condolences to his family and friends.

[Icon]

Condolences to his family. His voice, his sense of humor, his anecdotes will be missed.

[Andrew0409]

Anyone remember how old he was? I think he was still relatively young.

[Steve4nLanguage]

He seemed like he would be a great guy to know IRL. Rest in peace Shiadoa (Alan) and condolences to his family and friends.

[Mithrandir]

For anyone here who knew him, my deepest condolences. As many have testified, he brought levity and humor (often painfully bad, which made it better) to even the most bitter of disagreements, never becoming bitter himself. I’m glad he had some time after his initial sickness to live life a little longer and to make his peace as he saw fit.

[Firefighter]

It was written by Mary Elizabeth Frye in 1932, originally thought to be a native American Indian poem but credited to Mary in later life. Used at my sisters funeral many years ago, and a favourite in Military circles too.

[dan2006]

I want to second this. No matter what someone said even if it was stupid, he would accept your opinion graciously. And had an amazing sense of humour and would brighten up the forum with his posts.

Hearing this is quite sad

[CTaitung]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2QtBYR7NJs

Never met him, but shall always remember his humor and grace towards the end of his travels here on earth.
God rest his merry soul.

[anon38216271]

Thank you for the update. While I didn’t know him but the brief time I caught his posts on Forumosa made me think he had a wicked sense of humor. So, glad to read the heart warming posts. I’ll send up a prayer or two for him and his family.

To his friends here so sorry for your loss. I hope you are comforted by his warm personality and the memories you made with him.