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* IN MEMORIAM DAVID SWENINGSEN * FReeper Bruinbirdman aka bbm dead at 66
Boulder City Review ^ | January 17, 2014 | Cincinna

Posted on 01/16/2014 10:41:42 PM PST by Cincinna

~* IN MEMORIAM DAVID SWENINGSEN *~

Long time FReeper "Bruinbirdman", aka bbm. David Keith Sweningsen, passed away on June 9, 2013, in Las Vegas. bbm was a veteran and a patriot, and a prolific poster on Free Republic. Please post your memories of Bruinbirdman on this thread. He was a long time donor to Free Republic, and I'm sure any donation, large or small in his name would be greatly appreciated.

May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Cincinna

from the obituary: Dave Sweningsen, 66, beloved son, brother and uncle, of Boulder City, passed away June 9, 2013, in Las Vegas. Dave was born Nov. 10, 1946, in Long Beach, Calif., to Charles and Jean Goddard Sweningsen. He graduated in 1964 from La Habra High School and was most proud to be a Bruin graduate of UCLA in 1969. Immediately following, Dave served honorably in the U.S. Army. Dave pitched throughout high school and also in the Senior Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pa., September 1962. He was a staunch L.A. Dodgers and L.A. Lakers fan. He enjoyed fishing and boating, especially with his father. Dave was a loving caregiver to his mother and father for the last 12 years in Boulder City. Dave had a passion for politics and enjoyed talking with others about their views. He enjoyed the company of his many nieces and nephews, also his great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Sweningsen. He is survived by his father, Charles Sweningsen of Boulder City; a brother, Christian Sweningsen of New York; a sister, Jill (Joe) Hardy of Boulder City; and many nephews and nieces. Memorial services were held June 15, Boulder City. Online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com


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KEYWORDS: bbm; bruinbirdman; obituary; prayer; rip; yitbos
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To: Cincinna

So sorry to hear this about bbm. I will say a prayer for his soul and for strength for his family. He will be missed.


81 posted on 01/18/2014 4:37:52 AM PST by Prince of Space (Be Breitbart, baby. LIFB.)
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To: Cincinna; bruinbirdman

I miss the “old days” chatting with him (and you) in the smoky back room. He was much too young!

YITBOS, BBM. Rest well, old friend, you fought the good fight and will be remembered.


82 posted on 01/18/2014 7:28:39 AM PST by Marie Antoinette (:)
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To: Cincinna
RIP, my fine feathered FReeper. We'll continue the fight down here. You do what you can from up there.

On second thought, just enjoy yourself. We'll see you in a little bit.

83 posted on 01/18/2014 8:03:09 AM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: SierraWasp

Yeah I remember that. So sorry to hear of his passing.


84 posted on 01/18/2014 2:31:42 PM PST by Vanders9
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To: Cincinna

Oh My so saddened to hear this. Dear man RIP.


85 posted on 01/18/2014 8:08:42 PM PST by mojo114 (Pray for our military)
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To: Cincinna
Rest in Peace, Fellow Freeper.

A last greeting from Sweden,

WesternCulture

86 posted on 01/19/2014 12:57:05 AM PST by WesternCulture
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To: Cincinna

http://oshkoshyitbos.blogspot.com/p/what-does-yitbos-stand-for-meaning-of.html


87 posted on 01/19/2014 3:26:47 AM PST by Las Vegas Dave (The democRATic party preys on the ignorant..!)
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To: Cincinna; bruinbirdman

I am sorry to hear that. He was a nice guy.

Prayers for his family.


88 posted on 01/19/2014 12:41:41 PM PST by fanfan ("If Muslim kids were asked to go to church on Sunday and take Holy Communion there would be war.")
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To: All

There has been a tremendous outpouring of prayers, love and friendship for departed FReeper bbm, aka Bruinbirdman. I hope his family is aware how much of an impact he had, and how much he will be missed.
For those of us who have tangled with him since 1998, it has been quite a ride. Starting with Monica Lewinsky and the blue dress, our mysterious FReeper, Quidam, the famous DITHF scandal , and our famous FReepers, Andrew (Andrew Breitbart) Tony Snow, BKO (Barbara Olson) and Trixie (Lucianne Goldberg). From the nail biting on FR every night during the 2000 election, and the final victory of GWB, when FR was very personal, and in full duplex, with the gang in the Alley, bbm was always a presence. Through bbm and his Y2K bunker madness, through 9/11 and now through the Obama madness, bbm kept posting away. Does anyone know how many articles he did post?
FR continues, as we say good bye and Godspeed to Dave. He is in a far better place. Yitbos, my FReeper friend, and thanks for the valentine.
Please continue to post your memories and condolences.
Thanks, Cincinna


89 posted on 01/19/2014 9:30:13 PM PST by Cincinna ( *** Bruinbirdman R.I.P. ***)
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To: Cincinna

RIP FRiend


90 posted on 01/20/2014 8:04:16 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: SierraWasp

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1689962/posts

yitbos - Mystery. Speculation includes something to do with frat boys, a Skull and Bones reference or even something Masonic, to a lame prank phrase used by posters to suggest they’re members of a special clique. A modern day version of Killroy Was Here, perhaps. (thanks, Tinian)

.. or may mean You’re In The Brotherhood Of Soldiers/Sailors


91 posted on 01/20/2014 8:10:04 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: smokingfrog

Ahhh Soooo… Very scruitable!!!


92 posted on 01/20/2014 9:17:23 PM PST by SierraWasp (Democrats these days are the "Glitches" in America's way of life and culture!!!)
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To: Cincinna

My condolences. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

RIP, Bruinbirdman.


93 posted on 01/21/2014 6:23:56 AM PST by Qbert ("The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry" - William F. Buckley, Jr.)
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To: Cincinna

May yet another FReeper rest in peace. God bless his family.


94 posted on 01/21/2014 12:57:03 PM PST by prairiebreeze (Don't be afraid to see what you see. -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: Cincinna

RIP


95 posted on 01/23/2014 8:03:11 PM PST by Darnright (To reach something good, it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.)
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To: Cincinna

I wondered what happened to him. His posts on market topics were interesting. Sad to see that he’s gone.


96 posted on 01/26/2014 6:14:17 PM PST by familyop (We Baby Boomers are croaking in an avalanche of corruption smelled around the planet.)
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To: Cincinna

Oh darn, another class of 1998. RIP David.


97 posted on 01/29/2014 12:24:32 PM PST by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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To: Cincinna; bruinbirdman

“And flights of angels guide thee to thy rest.”


98 posted on 01/29/2014 3:33:56 PM PST by onedoug
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RIP. What sticks out in my head is the common interest we had in watching what the European Union is up to. Sorry for the belated condolences.


99 posted on 01/30/2014 9:35:09 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Cincinna

So sad to learn of this. Way too young.

Details? FReepmail me.

BTW, good to see you again. Sure miss the old days. :’(


100 posted on 02/03/2014 11:30:21 AM PST by ru4liberty
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