User talk:Calton


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RIP Calton Bolick (1961-2022)
I regret to inform the Wikipedia community that Calton Bolick has passed away, Friday evening Japan time, after a short illness. I've known Cal online for more than 30 years; he was always a fascinating and complicated intellect, sometimes a bit pointy on the edges, but always honest and direct in the pursuit of truth. I'll miss him. --jpgordon&#x1d122;&#x1d106;&#x1D110;&#x1d107; 04:42, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * My sincere sympathies to Calton's friends and family. He will be missed. Risker (talk) 05:15, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * My regards to those who knew and loved Calton. So sad. We will miss you but your edits will outlive us all. BusterD (talk) 05:56, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Not unexpected, as I was aware of his serious health problems, but very sad. I'll miss him too. Bishonen &#124; tålk 08:57, 27 February 2022 (UTC).
 * RIP.  starship .paint  (exalt) 09:45, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * My condolences to your friends and family. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 11:22, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Very sad news. I didn't really know him, but I always admired his commitment to Wikipedia. He'll be missed. Kurtis (talk) 12:18, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Sad news for those he leaves behind. Keep on patrolling, bro.   SN54129  12:39, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Deepest condolences to Calton's family and friends. Nil Einne (talk) 13:32, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Terrible news. HE will be missed that is for sure. RickinBaltimore (talk) 15:48, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Rest in peace.  Mini  apolis  00:00, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
 * A sad loss for Wikiepdia and more so for his friends and family. My condolences and deepest sympathy to them. MarnetteD&#124;Talk 01:56, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Rest in peace.  bibliomaniac 1  5  03:29, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Condolences to all family and friends of Calton. Rest in peace. AlexUsanov961 (talk) 19:07, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
 * I'm so sorry to hear this. --Tryptofish (talk) 19:57, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Calton died-- this is quite a shock. I remember our run-ins fondly. His heard was in the right place. He was an editor dedicated to the truth and to this project. He will be missed; my sympathies to his friends and family. Drmies (talk) 01:53, 1 March 2022 (UTC)
 * Sincere condolences to family and friends. Semper circuitus. Lectonar (talk) 07:58, 1 March 2022 (UTC)
 * I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was someone whose presence brought the warm light of knowledge to the cold darkness. Viriditas (talk) 19:45, 2 March 2022 (UTC)
 * My condolences to all who knew and loved him, and my blessings to his spirit. A shocking loss, indeed. He was a strong voice on this project, and will obviously be missed. RIP. Jusdafax (talk) 09:15, 4 March 2022 (UTC)
 * I'm so saddened to hear this. RIP Calton. Guettarda (talk) 13:17, 21 March 2022 (UTC)
 * RIP —Locke Cole • t • c 04:02, 11 February 2023 (UTC)

RIP
you will always be editing in heaven.... 🕊 Im wikipediania (talk) 16:39, 3 November 2023 (UTC)