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I'm sad to report that forum participant DetroitPlanner passed last Saturday after a very brief illness. It was a shock to get the message on Sunday night that he had passed.
There wasn't a dry eye at his funeral today.
I, for one, will miss his wry sense of humor.
http://www.rggrharris.com/obituary/J...uth-MI/1449671
This is really, really sad, shocking, and unexpected. My thoughts are with his family.
Sorry to hear the news of his passing. Although I only knew him through DetroitYes, he seemed knowledgeable and well spoken. Our prayers go out to his friends and family that they are comforted in their loss.
Whaaa?
I often disagreed with him, and locked horns with him plenty. I'll miss that. And sad to see him die so young.
Wow, that's shocking. I didn't read a whole lot of his posts, but most of them I read seemed well informed. RIP.
That really sucks.
Only knew him through his posts, and I didn't always see eye to eye with what he posted.
But it sucks for his loved ones.
My best wishes to his family. He provided some interesting insights on this place [[take that both ways)
You've got to be kidding me... He was one of the few posters on this board I could have a serious conversation with. Great insight, literate, and polite. I will miss your posts DP :[[
I am shocked. I loved reading his posts and he was there for me when it came to pro government employee rants. I will miss you DP. So sad.
Condolences to the family and friends.
My deepest sympathies to his family. He not only shared a great intelligence but a hilarious sense of humor with this forum. He will be missed.
Sad and tragic news. DetroitPlanner will be greatly missed by me and, I am sure, the rest of the forum. He was informative and intelligent. He love and concern for and great knowledge about Detroit and its betterment ran throughout his 5,876 posts.
It can be seen in his last post was at November-07-14, 01:39 PM, the day before his passing. He was with us right up to the end.
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Grand River & Greenfield Shopping Area
http://www.detroityes.com/mb/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by nain rouge http://www.detroityes.com/mb/images/...post-right.png
Did Gratiot ever have anything like this? I just had a little debate in my head over which "spoke" street is in the worse shape. Probably Gratiot, right? Grand River at least has a couple remnants of true urban shopping districts, plus Downtown Old Redford. Although Gratiot still has tons of potential near Eastern Market, especially that Service Street block.
Yes there was a busy district there.
You seem to be forgetting quite a few others. Gratiot and Van Dyke, Grand River and Oakman, Michigan and Junction, Vernor and Junction, Woodward and the Blvd, Highland Park on Woodward S of the tracks, there were even business districts off of Evergreen at Plymouth and Seven Mile Roads. Another that has been bulldozed and replaced was by St John Hospital.
Even saw these in the burbs with two along Michigan in Dearborn, Grand River and Farmington, and along Fort in Lincoln Park.
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It is nice to learn a real name behind the forum name, but never in circumstances like this. Farewell Jeffrey and rest in peace. Thank you for all you shared with us!
Wow, terribly sorry to hear this. It really seemed so sudden and unexpected. RIP.
Wow.... how sad.... I always liked his posts... and so young.... :[[
Now he joins ITSJEFF, PSIP, and BOB_J.... in the Cyberspace in the sky....
RIP... DetroitPlanner... RIP...
Very sad news indeed. He had a lot of interesting and informative posts on DYes
My prayers go out to the family for their sudden loss. I use to spar with him as well. He was always knowledgeable about the going ons in the city.
I only knew him through his posts as well, but I'm also sorry to hear of his passing.
May he RIP.
I have been here a short time but I instantly recognized the name and new that the forum had lost valued member.
Condolences to his family and friends.
I am saddened to hear this news. My condolences to his family.
Wow, sorry to hear about DP. I didn't know him, but did read his post. Thanks for the insight on many post. R.I.P.
I will truly miss his informative posts. Safe journey, Planner.
RIP and salute, DetroitPlanner...
So sad. He was a gem. I miss him already.
DetroitYES won't be the same without him. RIP.:[[
One of the class acts of DY. Still in shock.
Safe Journey.
Very sorry to hear that. I also was struck by the fact he had written his last post which I remember reading about commercial districts. I often think of the lives we have and the little islands we are unto ourselves. We may communicate in words the old fashioned way, although the electrons make us react sharply at times in discussions, it is good to remember we are all living beings imagining, inventing and loving Detroit and each other.
Peace and Love to you my friend DP.
Very sad news. His thoughts and input will be missed. R.I.P. DetroitPlanner
I too am shocked and will miss him.
I enjoyed reading his posts for their insights.
Sad, very sad. One of the people here, among many that I enjoyed communicating with. A bit of a shocker. Peace to you.
In a way, I feel like I did when I read of IT'S JEFF's passing. RIP DetroitPlanner.
Always enjoyed reading his posts. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
For sure a sad day for the Detroityes fam. RIP
As sad and untimely as the passing of DP, life goes on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zacha341
A reminder that life is delicate and ephemeral.
Have you hugged and said I love you to someone near and dear to you today?
Needs few, wants less, love more.
I'm sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends, and indeed a loss for the DYes community.
The handle Hornwrecker looks familiar, when did s/he pass?
Very sad news. My condolences.
RIP DetroitPlanner.
To those of us who are believers, take comfort in knowing DP is in the kindest and gentlest of hands. His most difficult days are over, and he is home.
This place and life is good. We've all got work to complete here. When our days are over though...it pales in comparison to what comes next.
Safe journey friend.
RIP and condolences to the family. I enjoyed his many contributions to this forum.
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Very sad to hear. I appreciated his insightful and informed posts. My condolences to the family.
Saddened & surprised to hear this.
Ah man, this is terrible news. D.P. was always spot on with his insights and had a crisp sense of humor.
A true loss for this on-line community, but this must be a devastating loss for his family.
Really sorry to hear this. Much respect for DP. Over the many years reading and participating here I've learned so much from him. One of our champions for sure....RIP.
While I do not post frequently, I do read frequently and I always enjoyed Detroitplanner's posts. I hope he rests in peace.
My condolences to the family and friends of Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you. As a forumer who never had the privilege to meet DetroitPlanner, I am left with the memory of his thoughtful and informative writings. He had a zeal for the place that we call home, Detroit/Metro Detroit.
Two mattresses made in the region? More in the state? Wow that is a lot more than I expected! Thanks everyone.
[[Quote from Detroit Planner's "Looking For A Mattress" thread).
RIP, DP. You enriched this forum with many insightful and caring posts. We know your
current mattress is that fluffy white cloud high over Detroit.
Wait a minute. Hornwrecker? Really? I know is brother Psip passed. But Hornwrecker too?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gistok
My sympathy to his family.
Sorry Lowell... wrong brother! :eek:
He was always someone who had posts that counted, most of which I would often read thoroughly because he was so thoughtful. Very young too, sad.
So sorry to hear this...Enjoyed his well written posts...Condolences!!!...Whaler
Very sad news. Far too suddenly and far too young. My condolences to his family and friends.
Umphhh!! That news hit hard.
DetroitPlanner's posts were detailed and thoughtful. He was a nice guy with lots of knowledge, so willing to share.
Peace to him with comfort and healing to his family ...
Sad to read about that. Definitely smart and equipped with a sense of humor. Forty-eight seems way too young to go.
HB
It's just not going to be the same around here without his valuable useful input. DP was one of the posters that made this forum a great place to learn new things with his reason and humor.
My Deepest Condolences...
I'm still alive, I just don't post much online nowadays. It was my brother psip, who died too young.Quote:
Originally Posted by dtowncitylover
Sad about DP, I enjoyed digging out bits of Detroit history with him, as well as others here.
I read the news yesterday, and I was saddened to learn what happened. When I woke up this morning his passing was the first thing I thought about. I think this is a real testament to him as a positive influence.
I haven't logged on for a few days and I was absolutely shocked to see this thread title. I agreed with him more often than not, and he was always classy with his posts. He's one of the folks on here I always thought would be nice to meet in person.
This is sad. And even sadder that his last response was to me, and I sound like a sourpuss. He was a great guy and his passing is a terrible loss.
Hardly knew the guy, but he was respectful enough to throw out an old photo from Tally Hall. Bless his family and friends. He's at rest now.
Plan on wherever you are DP. You are already missed.
I worked with Jeff at the Fox Theatre right after the 1988 renovation for a period of at least 5 years. We knew each other before there was an internet. We also used to consume many pints at Skipper's, back in the days when that was one of very few bars open downtown.
So sad to hear of his death. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
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I am shocked and saddened to hear of Detroitplanner's death. His presence will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.
Such a shame...DP will be missed in this community. Prayers and condolences to his family!