T'wit, FReeper extraordinaire, has died.

self | August 5, 2007 | 8mmMauser

[8mmMauser]

A great FReeper and close friend passed. T’wit, also known as Timothy Wheeler passed on. In tribute, I would like to make this the August thread of Terri Dailies, the topic foremost in T’wit thoughts.

Tim was a man of great faith, a faith that grew stronger especially in recent months. As I type this, I still am not yet coherent, as I try to awaken and sip a good coffee brought to me recently by Tim. In his usual fashion, he probably figured I would appreciate a little care package and would appreciate the better quality than the usual fare we would fix.

But I do not want this thread to be maudlin, nor a reminiscing on anecdotes, rather a stab at what Tim would want.

T’wit was passionate about the beauty of nature, of good books, good music, and intellectual challenge, but mostly he was passionate about his love for our America, for Jim Robinson’s FreeRepublic, and for our fight for those in the plight of Terri Schiavo. For the latter, he sought justice and fervently hoped and prayed we on Terri’s List would carry on this battle against the evils of those who would control who lived and died.

In our many talks, he would sound like a poster boy for all the stated position of Jim Robinson.

His wife told me last evening the final thoughts he had. As can be expected, it was for us to continue our fight as we have done already. She hoped that rather than flowers or donations sent, that donations be directed at causes like that supporting Terri’s Legacy, the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation. In this way, we remember him and further his wishes. T’wit and I talked a lot about faith and I can reassure all, his faith in Our Lord was strong and growing stronger, a comfort to me that he carried it to the end.

My words come out with difficulty this morning, but should flow better later, although without the word play and banter we would sometimes engage, at least for now. T’wit would be upset if I quit the puns for long, though.

We will continue our prayers for T'wit and his wife and family.

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[8mmMauser]

Sorry about the double tap. Matter of reflex.

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[mtbopfuyn]

Thanks.

[wagglebee]

Thank you so much for the link.

[BIGLOOK]

Godspeed T'wit.

God bless and comfort your family.

[wagglebee]

Would it be possible to get “encephalatisvictim” and “microbrain” removed from the keywords?

[Sun]

Thank you.

We all miss T’wit and will always remember his wisdom.

[bjs1779]

We all miss T’wit and will always remember his wisdom.

Don't forget to leave him a note. He was always embarrassed by compliments. That's just the way it is Tim!

[Dante3]

I miss T’wit and we will remember him.

[AnimalLover]

Sing with the angels, my dear friend. And say hello to Terri for us.

What a beautiful thought BykrBayb!

God bless you Tim - you and your family are in my prayers.

[Ciexyz]

My sympathies to the family.

[wagglebee]

T’wit, even though it’s been a year since you left us, your wit, wisdom and devotion to life still inspires me each day.

Godspeed dear FRiend!

[floriduh voter]

T’wit, I miss you, you know it all. Your limericks made me laugh and you were hands down our champion walking encyclopedia.

[8mmMauser]

In remembrance, with one of T'wit's favorite words,

Oremus...

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[BykrBayb]

Tim was a good friend to so many of us. He taught me so much about myself. It's hard to believe he's been gone a year already. Maybe that's because he's never really been gone. He lives in our hearts, and continues to give comfort.