Sorry that we’ve all lost a good friend.

Obviously playa time got in the way of part of my time in Seattle so I didn’t make it to your bar, Gentry. Next time.

I want to apologize for the tone that you took to be in my earlier words. I’m just seeing your response now. I was disappointed not to have heard from you after my initial contact and having been under a great deal of stress my defenses were up and it shows in the writing. Sorry about that. It was not the intent.

I’ve added my website link and if any others want to read, I’ve written a few articles since the spring about Caleb which may be consoling or at least informative. We held a memorial on the playa and burned a 3D plywood replica of his Samurai on Thursday evening at the burn. Many friends who had not been able to attend in the spring made a point of attending the memorial.

This is a poem which was read there and I’m sure Caleb’s spirit smiled as we tipped some PBR and tequila for him. This poem was one of his favourites.

By Robinson Jeffers

Be Angry at the Sun

That public men publish falsehoods
Is nothing new. That America must accept
Like the historical republics corruption and empire
Has been known for years.

Be angry at the sun for setting
If these things anger you. Watch the wheel slope and turn,
They are all bound on the wheel, these people, those warriors.
This republic, Europe, Asia.

Observe them gesticulating,
Observe them going down. The gang serves lies, the passionate
Man plays his part; the cold passion for truth
Hunts in no pack.

You are not Catullus, you know,
To lampoon these crude sketches of Caesar. You are far
From Dante’s feet, but even farther from his dirty
Political hatreds.

Let boys want pleasure, and men
Struggle for power, and women perhaps for fame,
And the servile to serve a Leader and the dupes to be duped.
Yours is not theirs.

I suggested to my son, who is a senior at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, that he volunteer with your efforts. I feel strongly also about this cause, and I may even be willing to contribute some time myself. My son has to volunteer at least 6 hours of work to a politically-oriented (or better yet, a civil liberties-oriented) organization. He may be the person that you need to research and obtain the non-profit status you seek. In addition, he and I are both musicians (I am a full-time professional and recording artist) and we may be able to help out in that way also.

This is a very important issue….I have been involved in other voting rights organizations (verified voting, black box, etc.), and I was appalled that our citizens voted for mail-in voting. Even some of those who were aware of problems with e-voting somehow did not figure that an all mail-in system was filled with problems.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Eric Madis

Victor moved into my room originally, as I lived in the Playhouse prior to everyone you probably lived with.

Sorry you found out this way, it’s sadly one of my most read posts this year. But, well, Caleb would want something written about him.

elaine

I’ve sent a note of condolence to you. I’ve asked you for information about the memorial that you held. You have chosen not to respond. That’s okay, some people go through anger as they grieve. I understand that.

Thanks for writing this post about Caleb. It really did capture the man I knew and loved. I know that you are aware that I am the one who was with Caleb when he chose to leave us.

When I go to Burning Man in a couple of weeks, I’d like to make a stop at Seattle on the way home to visit with Caleb’s friends. I intend to bring some of them to your pub in the hopes that we can share some memories too.

Deb