Posted on 01/30/2007 8:25:18 AM PST by kristinn
Edited on 02/02/2007 7:14:08 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
As many of the longtime Freepers know, D.C. Chapter founder MrConfettiMan has been battling brain cancer for several years.
He last posted an update on his condition two years ago.
This morning I received a freepmail from a coworker of his who informed me that MrConfettiMan's cancer has flared up and the prognosis is not looking good.
Please pray for him and his family. Thank you.
Mod note: Several people have asked to see MrConfettiMan's original thread, calling FR to action. RIP, Joe. Thread below:
DC Protest: I Was There, Where Were You?
September 26, 1998 MrConfettiMan
As promised in a previous article, I went down to the White House this morning with my protest sign. It was the first time I had every done anything that might label me an activist. And you know what? It felt awesome!!!!! It might feel really good to sit around with a bunch of like minded people and complain about Clintoon, but it feels a hundred times better to go out and be proactive.
I was there from around 8:00AM until noon and was joined by a fellow freeper (Thanks Chris!) from 9-11AM. When I first arrived I was approached by an officer from the Park Police. He wanted to know what I was protesting and I told him "my disgust with the current administration". I then asked if there was a problem with that and he said no. He said he just needed to know why I was there and how long I'd be staying. I told him I'd be there for four hours.
About 95% of the people walking around the White House were obviously tourists. Some, mostly foreigners, seemed really excited to be in front of the White House at the exact same time as a protestor. It was as if they felt privileged to actually witness our Constitution at work. My sign and I are going to be in a lot of photo albums and home videos. I lost count of the number of people that wanted me to pose with them for pictures.
Supporters far outweighed the dissenters!!!!
In four hours, only 7 or 8 people said anything negative to me. And none of them confronted me directly or openly. Each one said something just within earshot as they were passing by. I never caught more than a word or two from them. It was as if they were afraid to publicly voice their support for Clintoon because they know the polls are a joke and they are few in number.
Supporters on the other hand, were very direct. They would openly state their approval of and agreement with my message. I shook a lot of hands. The greatest feeling was when a man and his family walked up to me and he reached out to shake my hand. He said, "I just wanted to thank you for what you're doing." It brought tears to my eyes and made the whole thing worthwhile. Overall, about 40 people made favorable comments to me.
I tried to get a polaroid picture taken of me, my protest sign and a cardboard cutout of Clintoon just before leaving. I thought it'd make a great contribution to the FR archives but the street vendor refused to let me use my sign fearing it would be bad for business. Oh well, maybe next time.
My ability to repeat this performance during the week is hampered by my family and work responsibilities. I have no idea when I'll be able to show up down there during the weekdays although I think it would great to have people out where the White House correspondents give their nightly reports. Weekends are a different story and at this time I plan to be back again next Saturday. That's next Saturday. The sidewalk in front of the White House. From 8-12 in the morning. Join me. It'll make you feel really good.
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Some Suggestions:
#1: I've got a few blisters on my feet from walking pretty much non-stop for four hours. If you're doing an event where you'll be doing a lot of walking, take note of the shoes you wear. I didn't and I'm gonna pay the price for a few days. :)
#2: It occurred to me it might be a good idea for all freepers to put some sort of notation on their protest signs to identify themselves with FR. (I was thinking the letters FR with a circle around them.) This way, if they happen to make the nightly news or a newspaper, those who see them will be able to recognize their affliation with the protestors. Anybody think this is a good idea?
Posted by: MrConfettiMan (E-mail deleted) *
09/26/98 11:03:43 PDT
Rest in Peace MrConfettiMan.
Condolences and prayers for your family and friends.
RIP, myFRiend! I rejoice you are Home. I thank you for being inspiration and hope for us. See you soon, FRiend!:>
In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, may it be thus ... Amen
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:21.
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I thought about him often the last several years.It was less than a week ago when I began wondering how he was doing, I hadn't seen the original thread.. Aww man, this hurts. I loved that guy.
Rest In Peace MCM. You touched more lives than you will ever know.
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RIP Freeper. Job well done.
Thanks for letting me know. We are all mortal, but it hurts to know that a kindred spirit is in danger. My prayer is with him.
Here are his last two postings:
Global Warming's Real Inconvenient Truth (straight talk) ^
Posted by MrConfettiMan to AppyPappy
On News/Activism ^ 07/06/2006 11:13:33 AM EDT · 6 of 144 ^
If we don't do something, every human will eventually die.I agree.
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We're Goin' Back In! ^
Posted by MrConfettiMan to All
On News/Activism ^ 03/11/2005 3:40:34 PM EST · 340 of 444 ^
I'm okay. Too tired to post. Recovery is much more difficult this time around and I've come a long way. They managed to get "it" all this time. Gross total resection. 100% of tumor gone. The Bad News: It's jumped to the next higher grade (III), which means six weeks of combined radiation treatment and a very tolerable oral chemotherapy followed up by a year of the same chemotherapy just to be safe. The Good News: I still plan to be here for a very long time. Joe (MCM)
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God bless him. I will never forget seeing MCM in that committee hearing.
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Thanks for providing the update Kristinn.
MCM will be remembered here as what just how good we can be at our best.
Prayers for his family
Logan's Prayer Warriors....please see post #209. Kristinn, please pass our condolences along to Joe's family..
God rest your soul, Joe.
Condolences and prayers to MCM's family and all his friends. So sorry to hear of this loss. :*(
I'm sorry. Prayer bump
Condolences to MCM and his family.
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