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R.I.P. wlonh
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: St. Paul, MN
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Some of the oldsters among you may remember wlonh, who was one of the original admins of the MacNN forums (or "fora," as he would call them) back in 1999-2000.
I'm sorry to report that wlonh died earlier this month in a traffic accident in Mazatlan, Mexico, where he had retired. He was riding his bicycle when he was struck and killed by a bus.
Others will recall his blowups with Ca$h and other forum members. But for me, I remember him as a good guy and welcoming presence when I was first dipping my toes into the Internet. He was extremely active and seemed to post in almost every thread sometimes, in the technical forums as well as the Lounge. I believe he was also the founder of Team MacNN. In other words: He helped build this place.
After leaving MacNN, Lon worked with Misha (another original MacNNer) at MacUpdate for several years. He did pay us a visit here in the Lounge once, a few years ago.
Goodbye, wlonh. And thanks.
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Last edited by CaseCom; May 22, 2014 at 01:51 PM.
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: California
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That is a shame. I talked him into the visit awhile ago, recreating his account to make it possible. I hadn't seen him much on IM since.
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: inside 128, north of 90
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I'm so sorry to hear that. I remember wlonh.
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: 888500128, C3, 2nd soft.
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: The Rock
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RIP. I think we've run into a few MacNN figures who have passed away or disappeared from sight - always depresses me.
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Mankind's only chance is to harness the power of stupid.
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Join Date: Aug 2000
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Sorry to hear it, and best to his family.
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Toronto
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:'(
May we always remember the greybeards before our time.
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Irvine, CA
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Sorry to hear the news. I remember him.
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Manch-Vegas, NH
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i'm sorry to hear of his passing, My thoughts are with his family.
However, I'm sure he's Mac'n it up with Steve Jobs and will have the best view as the new Apple headquarters takes shape.
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What, me worry?
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