I bring some very sad news. A semi-frequent poster here - duke66 - recently succumbed to cancer. He had survived an earlier bout, was in remission, and then another form came back aggressively. He passed away last night.
I don't know him personally, but somehow became friends with him on Facebook. I watched him become a father, complain bitterly/celebrate joyously about the Penguins, survive cancer one time, all from 800 miles away. He leaves behind a very young son and wife, and a lot of great friends and family.
He last posted here back in October, so I know he was at least lurking recently.
Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up.
RIP duke66
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Digitalgypsy66
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Zarovich
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Re: RIP duke66
Sad. One never knows when their time is up.
RIP duke66
RIP duke66
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dagny
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Re: RIP duke66
Oh, man... I don't even know what to say. 
I had been wondering when we'd see him again, after he posted his hockey fantasy draft. He'd been here forever. It's great that you got to be, even a distant, part of his life. Thank you so much for sharing your story and the sad news.
Rest in peace, duke66.
I had been wondering when we'd see him again, after he posted his hockey fantasy draft. He'd been here forever. It's great that you got to be, even a distant, part of his life. Thank you so much for sharing your story and the sad news.
Rest in peace, duke66.
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ville5
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Re: RIP duke66
RIP fellow Pens' fan.
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Lt. Dish
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Re: RIP duke66
A moment of silence here for duke66.
I wish peace and comfort to his family and friends.
I wish peace and comfort to his family and friends.
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Re: RIP duke66
RIP duke66
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dodint
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Re: RIP duke66
RIP. And healing vibes sent to those he left behind whom carry on his memory.
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FreeCandy44
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Re: RIP duke66
Very sorry to hear this....rip.
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Steve
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Re: RIP duke66
Sorry to hear - RIP.
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Admin
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Re: RIP duke66
That's awful news.
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King Kessel
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Re: RIP duke66
RIP, Indeed sad news.
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Re: RIP duke66
God's peace to him. I am sorry to read.
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pronovost19
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Re: RIP duke66
RIP duke 66!