Comments on: Eulogy for Erik "Possum Man" Stewart

By: Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:20:00 +0000

Thank you all for your kind condolences.

By: Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:19:00 +0000

He had a cerebral hemorrhage while sleeping.

By: Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:39:00 +0000

Alle Bruder, by the Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band.

By: mingle

mingle — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:35:00 +0000

Do you recall what song it was, Cory?

Thanks for sharing this.

By: shadowfirebird

shadowfirebird — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:10:00 +0000

This.

Would that we could all be that way.

By: Vaughn Marlowe

Vaughn Marlowe — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:46:00 +0000

I had never heard of Possum before this. Now I shall never forget him.

By: Dave O'Heare

Dave O'Heare — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:11:00 +0000

Um, ‘scuse me, I seem to have something in my eye…

By: millie fink

millie fink — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:08:00 +0000

Me three.

By: Kimmo

Kimmo — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:42:00 +0000

Same here.

By: Dan Bailey

Dan Bailey — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:52:00 +0000

That sounds like a dude that the world needed around a lot longer. I’m sorry for your loss, Cory. (And this is one of the best eulogies I’ve ever read.)

By: Maj Variola

Maj Variola — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:09:00 +0000

So, how did he die?

By: pKp

pKp — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:03:00 +0000

Wow. One of my best friends is exactly like that. I’d go hug him, but he’s probably sleeping. (it’s 4pm here).

By: katkins

katkins — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:32:00 +0000

Thank you. That was the best remembrance I can remember reading. I’m sorry for our loss.

By: Rickenbacker4001

Rickenbacker4001 — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:20:00 +0000

I have a Black Ice sweater that I would wear biking. I did not like the beer or the logo, so I always wore it inside out. Now when people ask me, I will say it is for Possum. My heartfelt condolences. I feel happier though after reading the eulogy. Truly Great.

By: maxinthebox

maxinthebox — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:33:00 +0000

Wow. Probably the most emotional obituary I have ever read… I definitely would have liked Possum and regardless of the temperature at the Serpentine on Friday, I shall indeed wear something inside-out as a mark of respect.

By: Toffer99

Toffer99 — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:45:00 +0000

I wish I could write as well as this.

By: Jim Nelson

Jim Nelson — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:37:00 +0000

That is a roadmap to a life fully lived. A eulogy of this caliber is the true sign of a person of quality.

The world is ever so slightly a poorer place…

By: The Herb Cottage

The Herb Cottage — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:58:00 +0000

Thanks Cory. A heartwarming tribute to an obviously great guy – now he’s added a little bit of happiness to my life too.

By: Judas Peckerwood

Judas Peckerwood — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:07:00 +0000

Wow, what an amazing remembrance. My sincere condolences to all who lost this truly unique individual from their lives.

By: Ashley Ince

Ashley Ince — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:41:00 +0000

boingboing.net gives me hope for humanity. thank you x

By: zeppo

zeppo — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:07:00 +0000

A life lived thus is gorgeousness and gorgeousity itself. What a great tribute. I’m sorry for your loss. Thanks, Possum, for the posthumous inspiration.

By: Robbo

Robbo — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:04:00 +0000

I wish I could have been there. Thank you, Cory.

By: kib

kib — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:52:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing this, Cory. You talked with my mother today at Mount Pleasant. She told me how amazing the readings were and how she hoped they would be posted. Your piece really humanizes the enormous loss that Erik’s passing has brought. How lucky you are to have spent so much time with him.