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Posted by 5301 Fishbowl on Fri Apr 6 14:31:40 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. Though I did not know Dante personally, I enjoyed very much reading his posts over the years. Please accept my deepest sympathies. |
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Posted by Broadway Lion on Fri Apr 6 14:32:24 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007.  Deepest Sympathy from the Broadway Lion. ROAR |
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Posted by ntrainride on Fri Apr 6 14:32:37 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. This is very sad news. I did not know the gentleman but, as have so many here, I surely did enjoy reading what he contributed. He will be missed. |
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Posted by Easy on Fri Apr 6 14:47:17 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. I am sorry for your loss. I never met Dante, but always enjoyed his company on-line and I will miss him. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I also extend my sympathies to Dante's extended family here at subchat. This is a very sad day. |
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Posted by Wado MP73 on Fri Apr 6 14:49:56 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. Oh no... This is a sad day. Although I never met most of Subchatters in person, the community has been going for more than ten years and I can recall the days when he called himself "Broadway Junction".My deepest sympathies. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Apr 6 14:56:29 2007, in response to Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by mr_brian on Fri Apr 6 12:30:54 2007. I read this as I was leaving work and I almost couldn't find the door, I was and am so upset. Dante was a great friend - we had so many great railfan adventures togther and with others. He will be dearly missed. This is a very sad day. My sympathy goes out to his mother and family and everyone. |
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Posted by David of Broadway on Fri Apr 6 15:08:23 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed. |
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Posted by Railman718 on Fri Apr 6 15:09:00 2007, in response to Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by mr_brian on Fri Apr 6 12:30:54 2007. Rest in peace Dante...Here i am getting all upset about my sinus infection, and a nice Young man has passed away. I feel for his family he always had a nice wit about him from reading his posts and always seemed like a very pleasant person. I know what its like to lose a loved one, especially one so young. |
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Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Apr 6 15:09:33 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Apr 6 14:56:29 2007. Brian, when you light your candles for Shabbos tonight, light an extra one for Dante too? |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Fri Apr 6 15:10:56 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by South Ferry on Fri Apr 6 13:49:39 2007. Very nicely written. You expressed beautiful sentiments very well. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Apr 6 15:18:23 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Apr 6 14:56:29 2007. 5:00AM - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 - New (L) alignment (first train)  
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Posted by Kriston Lewis on Fri Apr 6 15:33:27 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. |
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Posted by Lou From Middletown NY on Fri Apr 6 15:33:37 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. My deepest and sincere condolences to all who knew him...as (mostly) a lurker, I too enjoyed his many posts.May you find comfort in the knowledge he left a mark on his chosen hobby, and that may this special time of year help comfort you and your family find some kind of solace. Lou Sherwood |
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Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Apr 6 15:48:50 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Apr 6 15:18:23 2007. Thanks!All I have is a group photo. :-( 
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Posted by R30A on Fri Apr 6 15:54:12 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. When I first read the post, I was simply shocked—Dante has been around for many years, over which myself and others got to appreciate him as the most integral peripheral person to ever exist. While he would never force himself out into the center of attention, everyone around would know of his presence for he would add a degree of spontaneity to any situation which in his mind was getting too boring. Be it a hilarious well placed observation or a simple bikeyorph, Dante could always liven up the group dynamic. Dante’s full presence could never fully be understood from a message board.I know for many us younger railfans(at least for me) this is the first loss of a friend in our own generation. While all death is tragic, there is something about the loss of someone so young, as they should have had so much more time to live and experience life. Most importantly, To his family, I must say this—The loss I am feeling is tremendous, as I know it is for all those who have met Dante. It is impossible to even think of how awful this is for you guys. Wherever you are now old friend, I hope you enjoy it. --Lincoln McMahon Ps: Please do not feel any guilt for posting under his handle—I cannot imagine Dante would want his friends left in the dark about his condition. |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Apr 6 16:15:31 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Apr 6 15:48:50 2007. Thanks, David. I have the same one. I sent it with my email to my friends about Dante. |
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Posted by South Ferry on Fri Apr 6 16:15:42 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by RonInBayside on Fri Apr 6 15:10:56 2007. Appreciate that. |
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Posted by mr_brian on Fri Apr 6 16:16:50 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R30A on Fri Apr 6 15:54:12 2007. Very touching words, Lincoln. |
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Posted by South Ferry on Fri Apr 6 16:17:52 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by Wado MP73 on Fri Apr 6 14:49:56 2007. ??something about a milk crate and grape soda while on MOD trips?? |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Apr 6 16:18:36 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R30A on Fri Apr 6 15:54:12 2007. Nice post, Lincoln. I remember when we were together in Philly last December. It was the last time I saw him. I was so hoping that he would do well at Drexel, my school, too. |
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Posted by The Queen on Fri Apr 6 16:18:50 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. Im sorryDante always had something funny to say He will be missed |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Fri Apr 6 16:25:39 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Apr 6 15:48:50 2007. Very cool. |
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Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Fri Apr 6 16:31:19 2007, in response to Re: Surgery III, posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 14:06:10 2007. ...as I just told someone via email - we often do things in life not realizing how our actions impact the lives of others....you guys impacted dante in such a wonderful way - he felt so at home here and LOVED posting here...What's more, he had that same impact on us. He was very intelligent and very funny; I tried never to miss his posts, because I would either learn something, or be on the floor laughing at one of his trademark non-sequiturs. I met him a bunch of times but never got to know him that well in person; still, I count him among my friends and always have considered him a vital member of our community. The sadness and shock from this news keeps reminding me of the day nearly three years ago when I was standing on the platform at Broadway Junction - Dante's handle at the time - and received a call from BMTGuy telling me that Dante was in the ICU. So much time has passed since then that I thought he was well on his way to beating this thing. He was such a presence on this board, it's going to feel very different without him. |
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Posted by South Ferry on Fri Apr 6 16:31:30 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by South Ferry on Fri Apr 6 16:15:42 2007. I work in television ministry... and given that we're all from different respective denominations, I struggled to write that in a manner that would be deemed neutral and respectful to others of different followings. The thoughts are all the same, this hour. |
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Posted by metropod on Fri Apr 6 16:38:30 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007.  God speed buddy |
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Posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 16:45:35 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R30A on Fri Apr 6 15:54:12 2007. no lincoln he wouldnt as he did post one last time yesterday before he went into surgery. I just didn't know if it was ok to make a post like that in aplace like this...but since as i said i dont have contact information for most of you guys this is actually the only way to let everyone know...Lincoln, my beliefs tell me that dante is now in a much better place...and it is those same beliefs that were validated when i came here and saw all the beautiful messages of sympathy and support some from people who never even met dante in person...and i can honestly say I have never cried so much in my entire life...but at least with the messages here they are happy tears to know that dante meant so much to so many... |
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Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Apr 6 16:48:59 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Apr 6 16:15:31 2007. To the very end, Dante carried his trademark Hawaiian Punch bottle.I first met Dante almost 4 years ago, when his handle was Dtrain22. it was the 2003 Memorial weekend 7/LIRR G.O., when the LIRR was utilizing a special free shuttle train between Shea Stadium and Main St-Flushing. We met briefly because he was taking pictures at Shea while I was boarding the LIRR train to Flushing. Over time, I would read Dante's amusing posts, his photoshopped pictures brought humor, his claim to fame that he ate 87 pieces of Starburst candies, but most of all, he was a nice person to be with during the Ultimate Ride I. He gave us an angle in Subtalk/Subchat that is (now) totally irreplacable and impeccable. He was fun to be around, like a magician pulling out a rabbit to amuse his audience. And he was unselfish in his ways, I kept praying for him. I visited Dante at Brookdale after the Ultimate Ride, the kid was holding his own. I will close this post with a lasting memory:  |
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Posted by Anon_e_mouse on Fri Apr 6 17:00:14 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 16:45:35 2007. I only met Dante once that I recall, but we had corresponded occasionally over the years. He was a fine young man.Quoting a well-known poem by Rabbi Alvin I. Fine, z'il: and death a destination And life is a journey: From childhood to maturity and youth to age; From innocence to awareness and ignorance to knowing; From foolishness to desecration and then perhaps to wisdom. From weakness to strength or from strength to weakness and often back again; From health to sickness and we pray to health again. From offense to forgiveness from loneliness to love from joy to gratitude from pain to compassion from grief to understanding from fear to faith. From defeat to defeat to defeat until looking backwards or ahead We see that victory lies not at some high point along the way but in having made the journey step by step a sacred pilgrimage. Birth is a beginning and death a destination And life is a journey; A sacred journey to life everlasting. Until next time... Anon_e_mouse |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Apr 6 17:01:49 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by RonInBayside on Fri Apr 6 16:25:39 2007. That was our Jersey Mike Mid-winter trip last December. I saw Dante then, little knowing how sick he was. I took that photo, so I'm not in it, of course. |
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Posted by WillD on Fri Apr 6 17:03:56 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. I don't think there's any way I can come close to summing up exactly how much his passing saddens me. The few times I met him he was by far among the nicest subchatters I've met, and I fear that I am poorer for the scarecity of those meetings. You have my deepest sympathies for your loss and I for one will remember your son for as long as I live. |
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Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Apr 6 17:04:45 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Apr 6 17:01:49 2007. You were behind Greenberger and WillD, left side. |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Apr 6 17:06:41 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Apr 6 17:04:45 2007. Oh, Ok, I did not pan over on my screen far enough to see myself. |
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Posted by RiverLINE3501 on Fri Apr 6 17:07:37 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. I'm sorry to hear of this terrible tragedy.I hope he gets the peace he deserves in the next life, and I will remember him and his surviving family in my prayers. |
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Posted by Newkirk Images on Fri Apr 6 17:08:29 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. My deepest sympathy to Dante's family and friends.Bill "Newkirk" |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Fri Apr 6 17:23:53 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by metropod on Fri Apr 6 16:38:30 2007. Salute and taps. |
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Posted by Edwards! on Fri Apr 6 17:37:19 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. Oh god...I'm so sorry... Dante was a good friend,and I am so sorry to see him leave here. May the Lord bless and keep you. |
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Posted by Mr. Harlem Line on Fri Apr 6 17:42:29 2007, in response to Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by mr_brian on Fri Apr 6 12:30:54 2007. I'm in shock right now. I've met him a couple of times and he is a very cool person to hang out with. It was a great pleasure meeting him. He makes me laugh every time I've read some of his posts here and on other transit boards. He will certainly be missed. May God bless him and his family.Rest in peace bro. |
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Posted by The Pipe on Fri Apr 6 17:57:53 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by RonInBayside on Fri Apr 6 12:46:53 2007. Am very sorry to hear about Dante passing on. Dante was a very nice boy.He was will like by his friends at Bus Talk and Bus Chat.He will be missed by all of us.My Condolences go out to YOU YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS. "Pipe" |
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Posted by SUBWAYMAN on Fri Apr 6 18:03:07 2007, in response to Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by mr_brian on Fri Apr 6 12:30:54 2007. I'm sorry to hear this.My deepest sympathies. |
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Posted by Septa3371CSX1 on Fri Apr 6 18:20:01 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. I found out from a friend of Dante's mother about the sad news. I managed to hang out with him after the 100th Anniversary of the EL and went on a lil trip around SEPTA and DART with him last Monday, March 26th. He was cool to hang out with. I will miss him!:-(Joe Butler Septa3371CSX1@aol.com Victory5318@gmail.com |
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Posted by Parkchester (East 177th St) on Fri Apr 6 18:21:20 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. Damn! Just like that! What a bad break. :-(Unfortunately I, like some others here, never got the chance to meet him. Nevertheless, I wish him God's Speed, and his family the same. |
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Posted by Paul Mr. J Train on Fri Apr 6 18:22:26 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. I only met him a few times on MOD trips. I never knew him personally but he came across as a very nice young man and pleasure to be around.He will be missed |
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Posted by P-rad M on Fri Apr 6 18:37:10 2007, in response to Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by mr_brian on Fri Apr 6 12:30:54 2007. Ah man, this is so terrible and shocking. I can't believe this. I've known Dante for a while now, and met him a few times, and he was always a great friend and cool guy to be around. Always makes us laugh here, and was a fantasic photographer.This is so shocking that I can't even think or type what to say but simply that. I wish I had a photo of him, I do have him showing up in a few vids. RIP Dante, we're truly going to miss you. |
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Posted by MetsFan4552 on Fri Apr 6 18:39:35 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. I didn't know Dante as well as some of you but I do have some memories:1. The night Stillwell Ave reopened, We were taking pictures on what's now the N train platform, and a out of service Q pulled in. The guy kept yelling at us "no pictures," but Dante and myself shrugged him off. 2. Everytime I saw him, He always had his Hawaiian Punch. That was his trademark. Dante, you will be missed. --Seth Greenfield |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Apr 6 18:40:50 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by P-rad M on Fri Apr 6 18:37:10 2007. Look on this site, in this or another thread. There are pics of him. |
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Posted by P-rad M on Fri Apr 6 18:41:07 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. My condolences goes to your family.I knew Dante for a while now and he was such a great friend, this is shocking to hear. |
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Posted by daDouce Man on Fri Apr 6 18:47:04 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. My condolences. |
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Posted by R PansePCC on Fri Apr 6 18:49:42 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. I am so so sorry to here this tragic news. My fondest memoy will be watching him taking pictures out of the J train one morning. He was a very nice man. May God watch over and keep his soul. |
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Posted by Amanda on Fri Apr 6 19:00:21 2007, in response to Re: Some bad news (Re: Surgery III), posted by R4 Bryn Mawr LCL/R5 Paoli EXP on Fri Apr 6 12:44:01 2007. The good ones always go so young :(RIP, Dante... you were one of the nicest Subchatters I have ever met. I'll definitely miss your sense of humor. |
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