Freeper Obit. TrappedInLiberalHell

12-12-03 | EA

[EggsAckley]

I'm sorry to have to report that one of our own Freepers, TrappedInLiberalHell, has passed away. His profile is HERE

I met Chris this past summer and found him to be a brilliant young man, who unfortunately carried around a lot of painful psychological troubles. He wrote few posts here, but was an active and clever noter, and a very sweet young man.

R.I.P., Chris van Loon
b. 3/2/72, d. 12/9/03

[jellybean]

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

  ~Anonymous

[Veracious Poet]

"I met Chris this past summer and found him to be a brilliant young man, who unfortunately carried around a lot of painful psychological troubles."

I'm sorry, but since cause of death has not been stated, this leaves the reader to the conclusion that he committed suicide...even though I have to admit that due to the treasonous actions of some who have destroyed our once great country has brought the thought of "checking-out" a few times myself.

[CyberCowboy777]

He and I never really posted to each other - just passing in threads.

But like so many his presence was felt every time he hit 'post'. Quick wit, kind heart and smart.

Best Wishes to his Family from his FreeRepublic Family.

[alisasny]

My mom too died suddenly when she was 44 and me 22. I am now 37 and not a day passes where I am not talking to her or thinking of her etc.

This particular grief is so profound to me that all deaths I have endured after have not been as painful and some didnt affect me much at all in comparison to Mom.

I have been able to move on get married have a family and I guess the word is that I ENDURE....life gets easier but that grief remains : (

Anyway very sad day for freepers and I liked the one sentiment a freeper left that we ought pry a bit more if we sense someone is hurting. Not just here but in our real lives where we interact with others in person.

Perhaps Mrs. Trapped would rather we help a family in need rather then waste money on flowers..just a suggestion but there are probably some very needy families in their area and it would give Mrs. Trapped something to do during this holiday season. We can donate and she can adopt the family, do the shopping and feel good that she is helping someone in need.

Just an idea : )

[Mr. Mojo]

I have a son that turned 28 yesterday and he has been quite depressed lately.

A lot of folks get very depressed around this time of the year, especially if their year wasn't a good one. There's a lot of wisdom in the words "this too, shall pass."

[EggsAckley]

I have purposely not addressed the cause of death because frankly I'm not positive that it WAS suicide. I, too suspect that to be the case, but really feel it's rather irrelevant.

[dbwz]

To Chris's wife:

I just lost someone very special to me as well, and I know how confused and heartbroken such an event can leave you. It sounds like our circumstances were different, but the suddenness is what really throws you. Now there are a million things that need to be done and so many people to talk to when all you want to do is disappear for the rest of your life and not deal with any of it.

The best advice I've been given is to just let yourself go through whatever types of emotions you're having, and if family and friends offer help, TAKE IT. Don't feel any guilt about not calling people back; you'll get around to it. Give yourself a chance to regroup.

And always remember that God will be with you, and that He will take care of you. Chris is in a place where there are no worries, as is my husband - I envy them both, in a way. Now they know everything. We'll see them again someday.

God's peace and comfort to you.

Deb

[desertcry]

So sad, he was so young. May he rest in the bosom of the Almighty.

[Ingtar]

Christmas will now be a time of sadness for his friends and family for years to come. I hope he is free in Conservative Heaven now.

[Freedom2specul8]

Thanks for the ping nutmeg. What a tragedy...this is a sad day.. :( I agree with others..his handle was one of the best and most creative.

DollyCali, I LOVE your post. It should be plastered on every single thread that errupts in flames if you know what I mean..

God bless all of you....
My prayers go out to His family..

[Veracious Poet]

Roger that...

It was just that your tone seems to imply a that sad possibility...loosing intelligent, caring patriotic people is never easy, especially during the holidays.

[DLfromthedesert]

He was born 2 days before my son. What a tragedy!!

[CyberCowboy777]

Maybe I am naive but he seemed so comfortable with himself.

I wonder if there were exterior forces upon him like financial trouble.

It is irrelevant - except to to say that some may feel that an important opportunity was lost. Sometimes we need to know that there was nothing we could do.

[honeygrl]

I went back to look at his posts and found my favorite one. It's from the thread Turkey fryers can burn, explode (Darwin nominee) on 11/21/2003

"As God as my witness...I thought turkeys could fry."

My sincere condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed here.

[Freedom2specul8]

Excellent points!

[NonValueAdded]

Yes, I remember Chris from the Sox / Yankees playoff threads. Yes, a very sharp wit. Oh, my.

Rest in peace Chris.

NVA

[Timesink]

We need to never take for granted we will "find" our favorite or worse nightmare FReeper posters. Many just disappear. We are fortunate to have gotten the information.

How true. Every day, on boards of all stripes - not just FR - people simply stop posting, and nobody ever realizes why.

Far more sadly, often nobody ever even notices they're gone. It's a mark of TILH's standing here that his "disappearance" was noted and explained almost immediately.

[My Favorite Headache]

This sucks. Horrible horrible news. We were just talking like 3 weeks ago about sharing a similar age and our fascination about the number 4 and everything going on with it.

I don't know what to say. This is just horrible news. Prayers going up for family and Chris.

[trussell]

FYI

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Blessings,
trussell


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