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From the Facebook wall of Dawnstar & LSH fan and regular LW Facebook page participant STEVE REED:
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For all of Steve's friends, I guess his brother is not able to sign in to Steve's FB. I'm very sad to let you know that Steve passed away two weeks ago. I'll miss him dearly. He was a good friend and a great and gentle soul. RIP, dear friend.
For those who don't know...that's Greybird....
RIP
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From: nyc | Registered: Jul 2003
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I probably wouldn't have made my way here without Grey. He was always appreciative of my art especially when it featured Dawny. At least he got to see her back in the monthly title before he passed.
Hope he makes his way to Starhaven.
From: Fort McMurray | Registered: Nov 2004
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Greybird's posts on this forum were one of the key reasons I joined. I was so delighted by his singular devotion to the character of Dawnstar. It was real love, not base or prurient (not that there's anything wrong with that). Just love. It's the power of this medium and the Legion in particular, I think, and Greybird's was its finest example. I never had that kind of love for one character, but I understand the affection. I think back to lonely nights as a lonely kid, talking myself to sleep with my Legionnaire friends. Dawnstar never had much to say to me. She was saving her few words for Greybird. RIP sir. We miss you.
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From: Chicago, IL | Registered: Jul 2004
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I never knew Steve during his time on Legion World, but had interacted with him for several years on the DC boards.
He had, certainly, one of the strongest personalities that I've ever met online, but was the very embodiment of two traits that I've always admired in a person - eloquence and passion.
Steve had an amazing and unapologetic flair with the English language, always choosing the precise words to express exactly what he wanted to say. As others have stated, that eloquence was often directed toward the passionate defense of the character he loved so much and viewed as his spiritual sister. On that he never wavered.
Rest in Peace, Grey. From time to time, I hope you'll pause in your flight and glance down at those of us who are still wingless to give us a {rueful grin}.
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oh no....Greybird and I always get online to chat about Dawnstar and her potentiality. sigh. I am gonna miss him dearly, no one will replace him as the expert on Dawnstar. He's #1 Dawnstar fan, no argument at all, ever.
each time I see the merchandise or toys such as Heroclix, I informed him right away and he was very thrilled about it . I send him the Dawnstar heroclix and he was happy with it.
dang, I am stunned to find out and am saddened...too many greats has passed away this year - Gary Carter, Whitney, and many others.
sigh *sniff* please excuse me...I am devastated.
At least he gains the wings as he s soaring higher and flying free and meet the Great Spirit. Fly free, Greybird, Fly free!
From: Hayward, CA | Registered: Jul 2003
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"A true shock. He was posting his thoughts on FB as late as Sunday night. We never know when the cosmic trap door will open." ---Steve Reed AKA Greybird, on LW's Facebook post about legionJOHN's death.
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Probably the only direct contact I had with Grey was a birthday wish I gave him in my first year on LW, "Happy birthday to one with wings that work".
Requiescat in pace.
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From: The Pyngwyn Colonies of Planet Hyustyn | Registered: Aug 2005
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or you can do the confusion 'til your head falls off
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Very sad news. My condolences to Grey's loved ones and friends.
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From: Vanity, OR | Registered: Dec 2008
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I remember Greybird from the period I was on rec.arts.comics.dc.lsh., before I found LW. I don't recall if he and I ever interacted there, but I remember him for his passionate and eloquent posts, and of course his love for Dawnstar.
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From: Groga | Registered: Aug 2003
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Greybird was such an integral part of this community for so long, it's hard to believe he has passed on.
I enjoyed debating with him on the DCMB, and he could always be counted on to make an eloquent case. At his best, he challenged me as a poster, and I appreciated him for that.
I'll never forget that he sent me an email to keep in touch after I had temporarily left LW during 2004-05. That email, assuring me that LW was still growing, was partly responsible for my eventual return.
Farewell, Steve. May you fly in peace.
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From: The Stasis Zone | Registered: Jul 2003
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