Farewell, smsarber, and Rest In Peace

MacAllister · Aug 3, 2012

I always hate these announcements, but there's no easy way around it.

I just got news that longtime AW member, Steve Sarber -- SMSarber -- has passed away. He was way too young. He was one of the good guys.

Godspeed, Steve. You'll be missed.

Pyekett · Aug 3, 2012

My condolences for the loss to all his friends and family.

SaraP · Aug 3, 2012

This is just so wrong.

He was a really nice guy, very much cared for by the Hounds.

We'll miss you.

Bubastes · Aug 3, 2012

Oh man.

Jersey Chick · Aug 3, 2012

RIP, Steve. You were one of the good guys.

BenPanced · Aug 3, 2012

Damn.

AbielleRose · Aug 3, 2012

He'll be very missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.

Smish · Aug 3, 2012

Very sad. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. :Hug2:

night-flyer · Aug 3, 2012

I can't believe it. Steve always put up the good fight. A man that loved his family dearly and his friends. A great writer, a great friend, and a great hound. I'll miss you, Steve. R.I.P., my friend. My most sincere condolences to his family. God bless.

dolores haze · Aug 3, 2012

That is so not fair. He fought damn hard and tried to stay hopeful and cheerful during all those hospitalizations. Tears for Steve, Crystal and the kids.

slcboston · Aug 3, 2012

Steve put up with more crap than any twelve people should have ever had to deal with. And somehow through it all he managed to stay positive and good-natured - and post some truly horrendous pictures over the years of medical things that I didn't know could happen to a person. Did I mention he managed to keep his sense of humor?

Don't know how he did it for as long as he did, and I'm sorry it wasn't longer.

He will be missed.

SWest · Aug 3, 2012

Always kind words and self-effacing humor. A real gentleman.

:heart:

Silver-Midnight · Aug 3, 2012

I don't believe I had the pleasure of meeting him but I still send out my condolences. So sad.

MaryMumsy · Aug 3, 2012

RIP Steve. You fought harder than anyone I ever knew.

MM

Duchessmary · Aug 3, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear this. He was such a gallant fighter, funny and joyful to the end. Godspeed, good friend, and blessings to Crystal and his family.

alleycat · Aug 3, 2012

Goodbye, old friend.

I hope the end of your journey was as peaceful as possible.

Haggis · Aug 3, 2012

It hurts to lose a Hound. We'll miss him.

Steve was proud, and rightly so, of his sobriety. So I'm going to chose to celebrate that, and the blessing that must have been for his wife and kids.

RIP, my almost namesake.

CheekyWench · Aug 3, 2012

Stacia Kane · Aug 3, 2012

I don't even have words...

soapdish · Aug 3, 2012

I am so very sad to hear this. My heart goes out to his family.

He always came back to us and it's very hard to accept that he won't be now...

Inky · Aug 3, 2012

You will be missed.

Chumplet · Aug 3, 2012

I hate it when an AW member leaves the fold. It's like a star went out.

Ambrosia · Aug 3, 2012

Oh. No. I will always treasure the friendship I had with Steve. I visited him and met his family. Such a sweet man. So unfair. My heart breaks for Crystal and the children.

RIP, my friend.

Soccer Mom · Aug 3, 2012

So sad to hear this. Steve fought so hard for so long. RIP.

Susie · Aug 3, 2012

You will be missed, Steve. RIP and prayers to you and your family. :Hug2:

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