Sad News: Sultan88 Passed Away This Morning!!

8 July 2004 | Mudboy Slim

[Mudboy Slim]

Greg Summers (aka Sultan88) paased away this morning in a Petersburg, Virginia hospital. He's been sick for some time, but this news came as a total shock to me.

Greg was a kind, gentle man, who had a passion for all things that make America great...I am honored to consider him a good FRiend and he will be greatly missed by myself and all those who got to know his wisdom and sense of humor on FR.com. This is simply devastating news!!

My prayers go out to his family, including his son who we've come to know as 'yankhater" around here.

Sad FReegards...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

BTW...As I get more details about his passing and of any memorial services, I will post them to this thread.

[Mudboy Slim]

BTTT...MUD

[rintense]

Prayers for his family.

[jtminton]

Goodbye Sultan88!

:(

[areafiftyone]

Prayers for Sultan88's family and my sincere condolences!

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, my !

Rest in peace, Greg (Sultan88) .....

[Mudboy Slim]

I am so sorry to hear this news, my FRiend...your dad will be greatly missed around here. He was always embued with the optimism of Reagan and constantly saw a better day ahead, despite the health problems that plagued him.

My prayers go out to you, your mother, and your family in this dark time.

FReegards...Steve/MUD

[Corin Stormhands]

Rest In Peace brave and noble patriot.

[MeekOneGOP]

[TXBSAFH]

May God have mercy on his soul. Amen.

[MeekOneGOP]

Man. It must have come suddenly Mud. He was posting yesterday morning:

Judge Leon Holmes Confirmed
			Posted by sultan88 to Mudboy Slim; Corin Stormhands On News/Activism 07/07/2004 8:46:48 AM CDT #83 of 112 "We've gotta take him out in the '06 GOP Primary!!" As Corin keeps reminding me, Big Jawn doesn't run again until '08.

[Vigilantcitizen]

Prayers sent upwards for the family.

Rest in peace Greg Summers.

[lilylangtree]

Sorry to hear. Rest in peace! God bless his family.

[Bahbah]

May God rest his soul and give peace and comfort to his family.

[Mudboy Slim]

Thanks, Meeky...Greg was a devout man and I have no doubt that he's up there looking down on us now...reckon he's probably badgering Dutch Reagan with a bunch of questions and advice.

FReegards...MUD

[Howlin]

Mud, you and Sultan's family will be in my thoughts these coming days.

[iceskater]

Oh no. This is sad, sad news. I am stunned.
I really don't know what to say.

I knew he had a lot of health issues but I was really hoping that things would take a turn for the better.

Tears for our FRiend, Sultan.

I think we'll have to toast his memory at the next RTM.

[mhking]

Prayerful Bump!

Just damn.

If you want on the list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, I know. I'm sure he is too.

I always enjoyed his posts to me, too. :^(

[kayak]

May the Lord give comfort and strength to Greg's family!

[Mudboy Slim]

"It must have come suddenly..."

He's been really ill for months, but he never really let on exactly how serious. He's been on a waiting list for a liver or kidney transplant for a long while, however, after a recent surgery, I had gottan the impression that he was on the mend. We were in the process of setting up a FReeper lunch get-together next Thursday...yeah, it came suddenly for me.

FReegards...MUD

[dixiechick2000]

Oh, no!!! I am SO sorry to hear this. ;o(
He was a very nice man, and I will miss him.
My prayers for his family...

yankhater, during a freepmail exchange with your
dad, it was very obvious to me just how very
proud of you he was.

Thanks for letting us know, Mud.
And, thanks for the pings, Meek and kayak.

[wjcsux]

Prayers for him and his family.

[cherry_bomb88]

I will dig up the photo from the Braves game last summer and post it in his honor, if that's ok with Yank.

Sultan was a pilar to this community and to America. He was a great man and I feel blessed to have known him for a time.

[sneakers]

I did not know sultan88, but it is always so sad when a Freeper passes on. Please, accept my sincerest condolences. I know he will watch over his family and friends here on earth and I'm sure he will be praying for us as we 'fight the good fight'. May God rest his soul, and comfort his family upon their loss.

[Mudboy Slim]

Thanks Howlin...Greg really had become a special FRiend, always ready and willing to share his wisdom.

He'll be sorely missed...MUD

[TheSpottedOwl]

I remember him. Prayers for him and his family. Thank you for posting this.

[Paradox]

The bell tolls for all Freepers today. My condolences to his family and friends.

[cherry_bomb88]

He's been on a waiting list for a liver or kidney transplant for a long while

It was kidney, and he wouldn't have had to be on the waiting list.....

[bootless]

Oh no... rest in peace, Greg.

[trussell]

Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to yankhater

yankhater, My prayers going up for your family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was loved and respected by many! We will mourn his passing.

Mudboy Slim, thank you for posting the thread. Sorry for the loss or your friend!

MeekOneGOP,mhking, kayak, Thank you for the pings.

Blessings,
Trussell


If you want on or off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.

[Fierce Allegiance]

I am sorry for your loss.

Glock - would you ping the usual crowd, Sultan is in the Freeper Fantasy racin league.

[AppyPappy]

Can you post the obit when it is published for us?

[Mudboy Slim]

Will do...it'll probably be out tomorrow or Saturday...MUD

[DoctorMichael]

Prayers.

[grellis]

Prayers for the family and friends...Godspeed, Sultan.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I am so sorry to hear this. I have had many good times with Sultan88. God bless all the friends and family he left behind. He will be missed.

[MontanaBeth]

Prayers for his family. Very sad news.

[Dales]

Sad news. Condolences to his friends and family.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks for a life so lived that strangers are touched by Greg's passing. I'm one of those, Father, who did not know him, but the words from friends who did are a testament to his goodness. Comfort each as only You can ... his family and his friends ... and may they rest in the assurance that the mourning of today turns into the joy of reunion tomorrow. In the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...

[Flora McDonald]

Oh, Sultan88, how you will be missed!

He has always encouraged FReepers and took us neophytes under his wing, welcoming us and making us feel at home at Free Republic.

Greg was the kindest gentleman. When I was going through months of illness and misdiagnosis of a kidney ailment he sent me information and weblinks that helped me get through a difficult time.

And that sweet, gentle humor....

When he opens his eyes in Glory I am confident he will hear, "Well done, my good and faithful servant, well done."

[Blood of Tyrants]

Here is his Freep page.

[Old Professer]

Oh, to dwell apart from time
Among the spirits by sylvan streams
As days go past in rapturous dreams

[Mudboy Slim]

Thanks fer that link...

Sultan's favorite verse...Ecclesiastes 10:2..."A wise man's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart to the left."

Gre was part of the Reagan Revolution from DayOne...he said he never even considered being Lib'ral...MUD

[spodefly]

†

[flutters]

How sad. He'll be greatly missed. Prayers for his friends and family.

[giznort]

May God welcome him and comfort the family. You will all be in my prayers.

[BlessedBeGod]

Prayers on the way for your family and the soul of your father.

[Pippin]

My prayers go out to his family.

[88keys]

God bless and keep him, and his family and friends.

I'm sorry to hear this, and he will be missed.