Jackhammer is no longer with us.

[+ Oliver]

Please join me in offering prayers for my very dear friend, Jackhammer, who passed away this morning. He fought a good fight, but his ills were too much. I shall miss him so much.

[bigvalboy]

Oh dear God...Deeply saddened today. May his soul rest in peace, and may God bring peace to those that knew and loved him. He brought so much laughter to us all.

[+ FreshFluff]

I only knew him through the site, but it makes me so sad. RIP.

[+ dutchmuch]

Didn't know him, but searching his handle here, he has 13 pages of threads that he started. Deli, South of America, Politics War / Religion -- he was full spectrum.

Thanks for the memories Mr. Jackhammer, and may Rest in Peace.

[adriano46]

Oh dear God...Deeply saddened today. May his soul rest in peace, and may God bring peace to those that knew and loved him. He brought so much laughter to us all.

 

+1 - He was a really great contributor and a wonderful person. Rest in peace.

[Cooper]

I am so sorry to hear this. I had the pleasure of meeting up with him several times on his "Big Apple Adventures". One of the good guys... RIP Jackhammer.

[+ Funguy]

So sorry to hear this announcement. Despite his ailing health, he brought much laughter to us all, and carried on bravely.

May he now rest in peace with a smile on his face.

[Bosguy]

I am crushed beyond belief. Sitting here on the verge of tears but I know he would not want that. During a point in my life when I had some physical challenges, his posts were a major part of my moving forward instead of just sitting and feeling sorry for myself. THANK YOU WONDERFUL MAN!!!

I also had the privilege of enjoying this constantly fun and friendly man 2 years in Palm Springs.

I will miss him so much.

 

Boston Bill

[+ azdr0710]

was very lucky to meet him at one of the Palm Springs get-togethers - I think just last year.....we both had a big interest in old Los Angeles/Valley history and had vague plans to meet up at some point for lunch and a drive-around......so glad I got to chat with him......low-key, down-to-Earth, easy-going......he put up a good fight

[+ Charlie]

He went into the hospital at peace with himself and with whatever would happen. Typical of his sense of humor, the last time I saw him, he pulled out his cellphone to show us a photo he had taken of the view from the burial plot he had bought, in case he did not survive the bone marrow transplant, to prove that Dodger Stadium was barely visible in the far distance, so he would be able to still see his beloved team play in the afterlife, in which he believed.

 

Rest in peace, my friend.

[gallahadesquire]

This is sad news, indeed. My heart goes out to all of you who knew him.

 

From what I can tell, his approach to sickness is a model which we could all emulate.

[Guest countryboywny]

He went into the hospital at peace with himself and with whatever would happen.

 

Isn't that the way we would all like to go. I never met Jackhammer, but from his posts I got the impression that he was truly a good man.

 

May God rest him.

[Okliehomo]

He was a big part of this place for as far back as I can remember. Odd how close you can feel to a bunch of guys that you have never really met. Shared history, I guess, like war buddies. Won't be the same without him. He will be missed.

[+ sf westcoaster]

All losses are difficult but the loss of Jackhammer is particularly difficult. I will so miss him at the Palm Springs gathering. My prayers and good thoughts out to his friends and family. RIP

[+ quoththeraven]

I'm sorry to hear this. From what I can tell as a relative newbie, Jackhammer was part of the heart of this site, especially his Friday Funnies, which I hope will continue in his honor.

[+ Gar1eth]

I never had the opportunity to meet him. But I am so sad to hear this. May his memory always be a blessing to those who knew and loved him.

 

Gman

[+ Robster]

Wayne and I had the pleasure of meeting him in Palm Springs too. Such a nice guy, with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed.

 

Rob

[tyro]

I never got to meet Jackhammer in person, and it sounds like many others didn't either. Don't pass up chances to meet the folks on this forum. Accidents and health issues can claim any of us at any time. Jackhammer lived to the last. Let's follow his example.

T

[+ deej]

This is just crushing news, but thank you for sharing it.

[foxy]

I met Jackhammer years ago and enjoyed his company.

When someone dies I'm often comforted by these words my mother chose to put on her Mass card.

They are inspired by an Inuit legend.

 

Perhaps they are not the stars but rather openings in Heaven

Where the love of our lost ones pours through

And shines down upon us

To let us know they are happy.

 

RIP Jackhammer

[nate_sf]

Aw sheeeeeeet...! Hopefully Jackhammer won't mind that sentiment, but it was the first thing that came to me when I saw the title of this post.

 

I've enjoyed meeting gentleman Jackhammer on the occasions we've both been attending the Palm Springs shindig. He would hold court in the Living Room, TV tuned to sports while the party ebbed and flowed around him. Totally approachable, you could go up to him and talk about anything it seemed. He will be missed, and by all accounts has been appreciated and loved by many here.

[rvwnsd]

Oh my God, this is awful news. I am very, very sad. May he rest in peace.

[+ Dane Scott]

Rest in peace sweet man. I'm so sorry to hear this news.

[+ ArVaGuy]

I am very saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

[Diverdan]

Such very sad news. Although I never had the privilege of meeting him in person, I always loved his posts, his humor and his unique way of contributing to the posts. My prayers go out to his family and friends. We here will miss a truly great man, with whom we shared so much of our lives. RIP dear soul and may your life continue to be a comfort to friends and family alike.

DD