Freeper Mortimer Snavely found dead.

RLK ^ | July 16, 2004 | NA

[Shut up and take it]

44!?! Geez! That hits a little too close to home (I'm 42).

[PGalt]

Condolences to family and friends of Mortimer Snavely.

[spectre]

So sad to hear Mortimer (Mr. Gravitas himself), has died. His contributions will be missed.

And in his memory, I echo those who plead for RLK to be reinstated.

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[SunnySide]

It happens. Could've been hereditary and the deceased never knew it. I had a family friend who died at work at the young age of 49 who was otherwise slim trim and fit. Of course he was a republican surrounded by a large immediate family of democrats. Poor guy never had a chance. They probably drove him nuts with their inane logic.

[pctech]

I kinda new at this but why would a freeper be banned when a fellow freeper is found dead?

[TXBSAFH]

Prayers.

[FITZ]

It is far too easy to let yourselves go and not take care of your body. Get out and exercise, quit smoking, don't drink too much.

That's not always the problem --- I knew an ER doctor who died in his sleep at age 45 from a heart attack and he was slim and looked like he was taking good care of his body, and since he was a doctor I would assume he had regular health check-ups. Like another friend told me -- he considered that once he turned 40, each day he woke up was a gift.

[StumpyPete]

I kinda new at this but why would a freeper be banned when a fellow freeper is found dead?

From what I can deduce, it seems some individuals here are using a Freeper's death to campaign for the reinstatement of a prviously banned person who is the dearly departed's friend. Pretty classless IMO.

[exile]

Wow, that's so young. Where ever you are Mort, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

[GVnana]

44? Guess we're all on borrowed time. RIP friend.

[Flora McDonald]

FReeper Mortimer Snavely on right, July 3rd, 2004, across the street from Monroe Park, Richmond, Virginia. His sign reads "What if they gave a war and nobody came? Why then, the war will come looking for you!"--Bertolt Brecht
Mortimer wrote it on the back of one of my signs and I still have it.

This FReep was the first time I met Mortimer Snavely in person. I heard last week that he had passed away a couple of days afterwards and just wanted to express my regret for the passing of a brilliant mind and sympathy for his friends and loved ones.

His posts on Free Republic give glimpses into what was a fascinating life and if anyone has more information to share about him please post it for us.

[Mudboy Slim]

I too met Mortimer Snavely for the first and only time at the Monroe Park FReep...seemed like a really FRiendly, bright guy. I am very sorry to hear of his passing and send my prayers to his family.

FReegards...MUD

[mabelkitty]

Prayers and comfort to his family.

[GottaLuvAkitas1]

I can hardly believe this. We all just met him in person, July 3rd. He was such a nice man! July 3rd will always be a proud memory for me, and he helped make it that way.

I am very sorry for their loss, and offer prayers to his family.

[talleyman]

Thanks for letting me know. Prayers sent.

[7.62 x 51mm]

RIP Mortimer.

[Lazamataz]

Oh my! How horrible, and how young! Mort, I'll miss ya.

[stevio]

God be with him.

[a_Turk]

He was an English teacher in Turkey, and spent many years there. He left for reasons I promised not to tell. He always wished he could go back there to live.

His absence has made this forum much less interesting for me.