The Original Krumbine

The Original Krumbine 06/13/2009

I have not posted anything anywhere in a few days now. I'm not going to claim laziness nor being "content" nor any of the other random bullshit excuses we have all tossed about as justification for our silence on the web.

I actually just finished the third Zaphod Zombie comic. I had been diligently building the panels throughout the week and just this morning finished the layout and lettering. But before I post anything, I have to share with you, friends I have made across the internet and throughout the world, a sad and difficult detail in my personal life.

My father died this past Thursday morning. He was fifty-five. And although he was diabetic and generally suffering from some kind of chronic pain or another, his death was greatly unexpected and assumed to be caused by a brain aneurysm.

One minute he was there, and the next ...

We know that it was instant and we know that despite the happiness he was finding in his family and volunteer work, both in community theater and an elderly food/meal program, the aforementioned chronic pain and his constant struggle to pursue his passions made his life a difficult one ... because of these things, myself and my family take a great deal of comfort in knowing that he is in a better place.

No matter how far I go and no matter how large Krumbination may grow, none of it would have been possible without the original Krumbine: my dad, Charly.

Comments

denitson777

06/13/2009 12:48pm

:( Sad to Hear about your father.... You know were are here for you buddy..and my respects for the original Krumbine and his living legacy(you).

Obsquatch link

06/13/2009 2:27pm

I'm am sorry to hear about your loss. There is little I can say to comfort you beyond this. You are my friend. You make me laugh and smile and think and challenge me to be creative and funny and thought provoking. These attributes of yours are a gift, without a doubt, so I can only thank your father, Charly, for providing the world with the blessing / curse that is you, Jordan Krumbine. You and your family have my gratitude and thoughts.

I've got some family that would like to know who the hell helped create you, so Charly is gonna have some company (and some explaining to do) where ever he is. Cheers.
-Obsquatch

bell02

06/13/2009 3:54pm

Wow, you actually did a good job at hiding this. I feel bad for being so business as usual with you. I give my condolences for your father, he was very young, but I agree that he does live on with you and your brother. He sounds like he was a good man. Take care of yourself and your family.

Jimmersd link

06/14/2009 10:16am

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Words fail me at times like this and I decend into verbal pablum. Please know that you have my heart felt sympathy. All the best man.

LupineLooPine link

06/14/2009 10:18am

I'm sorry to hear about your loss Krumbine. I don't think I'm at a position to say anything more than that. I do understand how difficult unexpected deaths can be, and how much more it will in your case. But as you said, he's free from his struggles and in a better place, and I'm glad you can find some solace in that.

Chris

06/14/2009 11:22am

Sorry for your loss

Em link

06/14/2009 12:23pm

Hi Jordan.

God I'm sorry.

My father died unexpectedly at the end of 07 and it's hard to deal, especially when it's sudden. He is in a better place. It's a cliche but true. There is never a good time to lose someone important to us, whether expected or not but be assured, he is in a better place.

Em x

Ibrahim link

06/14/2009 8:31pm

='(

I'm not going to bother with words, dear friend. They are near-meaningless at times like these. So from many oceans away, accept my sincerest hug and condolences.

Know this, though. Leaving behind the likes of you as progeny and legacy, he sure as hell died a happy man.

Here's to the Original Krumbine. Here's to Charly.

Jack

06/17/2009 10:22pm

Ibrahim is right: there are no words. i lost my dad last year to brain cancer, and the only words are, "It sucks". I sympathize with you and am sorry for your loss.