Ode to a fellow hubber-Killrats

Today I was afforded the wonderful luxury of being able to catch up on some hubs. I checked in on many of you and also started following some new ones. A question caught my eye and it was from a fellow fan and one that I follow also, Killrats. I always chuckled at his name and wondered how in the world he came up with that nickname. You aren't into his hubs very long before you realize that he had perfected a way to kill rats, thus the name. I digress, so I read the question that he asked over 7 months and queried to what kind of answers he received. Three people answered and gave him some very helpful solutions as to why he was not receiving any traffic to his hub. He truly believed that he has some information that would be helpful to many. Killrats, who now I have come to know as Cliff truly enjoyed our visits and comments to his hubs. He was always faithful to answer and he would stop by and see me on occasion. He recently had started doing a kind of week in review of the hubs that he frequented and it was a humorous read. I secretly hoped to be included someday, but alas it wouldn't be so.

So today when I went to visit Cliff I found a new message on his profile and it was from his son and I am attaching it here for you to read:

"My name is Anton, I am Cliff's son. I just wanted to post a message here informing those who follow his hub that Cliff passed away on Sunday. It was sudden but almost expected as he had undergone massive heart surgery a few years ago. I know that writing this page and staying in contact with you was an enjoyable pastime for him.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to access his email account so any replies to this post will not be answered.

I wish you all the best for you and your families.

I will miss my Dad terribly.

Sincerely

Anton"

I am saddened. I have come to know many of you, some better than others, but have considered us to be a community. Although odd in that we have never met face to face and some of us live on completely opposite sides of the world, yet we have grown to care enough to stop by, leave little notes, check on each other if one of us goes dark for a season. In my way of thinking that constitutes a "community".

I entitled this hub, "Ode to a fellow hubber-Killrats" so I will close with a short goodbye.

Cliff-you came into our lives for such a short while but you brought joy with your fun updates on fellow hubbers, delight in sharing your world with us describing the courtship of two beautiful birds you watched from your porch and helpful information when needed to exterminate those pesty rats. You are greatly missed! Thanks for being a part of our lives even if it was just for a short while.

Be blessed y'all and remember to tell those you care and love just how much you appreciate that they are in your life.