A Viking Funeral for Olaf Glad and Big

[filkertom]

I've mentioned that I hang out at Eschaton a lot. Well, it is my sad duty to report that one of our regulars is gone.

Paul Hylborn, who went under the name Olaf Glad and Big, passed away a few days ago. Though I only knew him online, he was a nice guy and an insightful commenter, and he will be missed. Farewell, friend.

Today's a good day to tell someone you love how glad you are they're around. Actually, every day is a good day for that, but today's a good day to start.

ETA: I wasn't fishing for praise, guys, but many thanks. I love all of you too, and I'm so glad you're here.

ETA2: Thanks to patoadam for the link to the e. e. cummings poem from which Olaf got his handle.

Comments

[dubheach.livejournal.com]

I love you and I'm glad you're around :)

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Right back atcha, beautiful. [hugs and hugs]

[bayushisan.livejournal.com]

My condolences to the friends and family.

I'm glad you're around Tom. You're a good friend.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

You too, ace. Sorry I didn't respond to your last PM, I've been busy as heck. I'll do that now.

[bayushisan.livejournal.com]

:) Thanks.

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[stormsdotter.livejournal.com]

I shall raise a glass of meade in his memory tonight. (Memo to self: buy more meade.)

I'm also glad you're here, Tom. Your songs make me giggle during boring days at work.

[the-magician.livejournal.com]

And I too say I'm glad you're around.

I wish we ran into each other more at conventions and stuff, but it's great to hear your music, buy your CDs and to know you're out there fighting the forces of evil with nothing but a heartful of song and some fun software (and an intellect the size of Pluto!)

Keep well, and I must send you some of my music sometime ... but not this week :-)

[isolde-deely.livejournal.com]

er love you Tom - what can we say.

ANd you do help make our days better.

Sorry for the loss of a friend.

[annearchy.livejournal.com]

You're a good guy, Tom. So there:)

I'm sorry for your loss. You're right about letting people know you love them when you can. An online friend of mine passed away suddenly a few days ago and I'm still in shock. I know I received "take this quiz!" requests from him on Facebook not more than a few days before he died.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Oh jeez. So sorry for your loss. [hugs]

[annearchy.livejournal.com]

Thanks:)

I sing of Olaf glad and big

[patoadam]

My condolences to those who knew Olaf.

Readers of strong stomach who are not familiar with the poem from which Olaf got his name may wish to follow the link. Or not. The poem describes torture compared to which the four-letter words are trivial.

[alverant.livejournal.com]

You never realize how short a life can be until it's over. Last night I saw a kitten that was hit by a car. It just happened. I could tell from my wasn't moving or breathing. It was so senseless. I blogged about it and it helped me. I wish I could have done something, but it was too late when I got there. At least it was an accident (I hope it was an accident). It's not something I want to think about, but it makes you appreciate the love you have now.

[peachtales.livejournal.com]

love *hugs*

[batyatoon]

I'm pretty damn glad you're around, Tom.

[amazingadrian.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about your loss Tom.

Continuing with the theme, I'm glad you're still with us. The world needs more creative and upstanding fellows such as yourself.