I first met him at the SUNY protest of Hillary when she ran for the Senate and I don't think there was a NYC freep that he didn't attend. I can still see the shocked expression on Rick Lazio's met and greet in NY State when he saw me in a Hillary mask and the good Doc in his Clinton jailbird get-up. He had quite a good laugh and wanted our photo. I believe that's where we met nutmeg and zelig for the first time.
He was always dressed in his devil costumes at the many Hillary freeps in NY and she once commented that the "devil was following her all around the State". Imagine her surprise when he was with us in Ct. freeping her at Dodd's home.
Seems like only yesterday we had a picnic in my home and he spent a small fortune on those wonderful deserts, remember race? Then the poor guy got a speeding ticket on his way out of Town and I often think of it when I pass the speed trap.
I miss our chats, our freeps and will forever be grateful I rubbed shoulders with one heck of an activist. I will keep his family in my prayers for their terrible loss. I hope they know we are also grieving as he was quite special to a lot of folks here! RIP my dearest FRiend.
We've been on a long trip to Florida and South Carolina for the past couple of weeks (typing this on an iPad now while hubby drives up I-95 back to Connecticut). I don't have access to my usual ping lists, nor any photos, etc.
We have so many fond memories of our beloved Doctor Raoul, back during the golden era of FReeper activism back around 2000-2006 or so... I'll probably do a longer post tomorrow when I have more time.
May God comfort Doctor Raoul's family and friends.
To Doctor Raoul: Thank you, and Rest in Peace, my good FRiend... You will be missed.