We conversed through emails and finally met up in person at Poke Stop.
I recently got an email from Dennis, another blog friend, saying he had emailed Nate, but hadn't received a reply.
Maybe he was busy at work? Taking a break from blogging?
Then, I checked his FB (Facebook) wall...he had passed away.
I was shocked, I just saw him over the summer, he didn't seem sick.
I am thankful for his friendship, and am gonna miss his kindness and generosity.
He's influenced some of the food I've made on this blog...here, here, here and here and here.
We've also had some foodie adventures..here, here, here, here, here and here.
Take care Nate, you will be missed!
Hi Kat, I'm going to miss Nate's posts a lot. Was a big fan of his blog since the days he was stationed in Okinawa. I'm sad I've never had a chance to meet him and hang and eat in person. We lost a good friend. My sympathy goes to his family.
ReplyDeletewow how sad. i started reading his blog when i saw it on your own. I enjoyed his look at the yummy thinvs there were to eat. it seems so sudden. thanks for sharing the news.
ReplyDeleteOh man......this is so sad! Rest in Peace Nate, we'll miss you. I'm sorry that I never had the pleasure of meeting you.....
ReplyDeleteI was wondering why he wasn't posting. I'm sooo sad.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Kat! What a shock! I 'knew' Nate through his comments here. He will be missed. Big hugs. K.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Kat. What a shock to lose a friend...I know he will be missed.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! I was wondering why he hadn't posted since Oct. I've read his blog from the beginning. RIP Nate and sympathy to his ohana for their loss. :(
ReplyDelete:( I can't believe it! I never got to meet him but have read his blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tribute to him. I think it's great that you have cataloged his influence in your life.
What a shame. I enjoyed his comments and postings. Thanks for the update, Kat.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting about Nate's passing. I thought his lengthy absence was odd, but had no way of finding out what happened. He seemed like a good guy and I am truly sad he is gone. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
ReplyDeleteSo very sad to hear this. Thanks for the update.
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Very sad Kat. I didn't know him but remember reading about him on your blog. My heart goes out to his family.
ReplyDeleteI, like everyone here, am as shocked and sad to hear of Nate's passing. Even if I knew him only virtually the loss is deep, and I can only imagine how terrible it is for his family. His food posts always put a smile on my face. And his stuffed bittermelon...oh yeah what a delicious recipe!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I had wondered why I hadn't seen a post in a while and this is so sad. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, I was wondering why he hadn't posted! So sad to hear this...
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss Kat!
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear this...
ReplyDeleteI remember when I was posting on my blog, he was one of the few visitors/commenters. Such a great guy - also wondered why his blog was not being updated. This is just such sad news...my prayers are with his family. Thank you for letting us know.
I am so sad about Nate's passing. Thanks for letting us know. Rest in Peace, Nate. And thanks.
ReplyDeleteHow sad! I've been a fan for years, and kept refreshing the page, eagerly waiting for a new post. His posts will be missed, my thoughts go out to his daughter and granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so saddened to hear about Nate. I don't know how I missed reading this post of yours, too. I had looked for his blog and noticed it was restricted, but did not think this could be the reason! Miss you, Hwnpake!
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