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Without giving away too much personal info, I have a chronic disease. I've had this disease for a decade and have had a lot of treatment for it, but it is winning. I likely only have a few months left. And so, I bid you all farewell. I'll be spending as much of my remaining time as possible with my family. In a week or so, once this thread has run its course, I'll ask theymos to lock this account.

I have learnt a lot from many of you, and I hope many of you have learnt something from me. Although we will never meet, I would have loved to share a beer with many of you, and I hope you'll remember me fondly.

Leo

Really sorry to read that buddy. I've enjoyed a lot reading you all this time. I wish you the best within the circumstances. Peace.

Such a sad news! How I wish I have all it takes to take it all away, because you are a great contributor to this forum. It is really hard to say farewell because we are like a family here. Well, we can have faith even when it look impossible.... that is the least we can do.

Whatever be the case, you made your impact here and will be fondly remembered for your input in the Bitcoin community. You are loved and cherished and will always be.

I wish this not to be true. A true hero is leaving us. I just wish it not to be true is my wish. I will really miss you. I can never forget you because you are one of the people in life that I gained knowledge from. My staying on this forum has taught me enough lessons in life and you have been one of the members that was helpful. It is said to see something like this.

F**k, this is unbelievable and truly sad. You are the best poster in this forum in my honest opinion, and most of the things i have learnt about BTC, i learnt it from you. Now i appreciate all you have done and impacted in this forum even more, knowing you did it while going through a really tough time in real life.

The entire forum is with you and your family in this hard time. Sending you peace and love.

This is truly heartbreaking news for the forum; I recall reading your comments on several of my threads, as well as asking you some questions about which I was unsure, and all of your responses were very informative, which fueled my desire to learn more about Bitcoin.

When I read through your profile and some of your posts, I wondered how long this user had been in bitcoin to have acquired this level of knowledge. Is he one of the Bitcoin developers?

Indeed, the bitcoin technical board will miss you greatly. I'm not sure why, but I'm just overjoyed that I had the opportunity to interact with such a great man as you - I suppose it's the same feeling that those who interacted with Satoshi had during his time.

Thank you for all of your help to those in need; hopefully, other legends whose posts I've read will continue the work and fill the void you're leaving.  Legends include @hosseinimr93, @BitMaxz, @NotATether, @nc50lc, @pooya87, @seek3r, @apogio, @BlackHatCoiner, and many others whom I have yet to interact with.

Farewell, Leo.

This is the first time in my life that I cried for someone I don't even know.

Sorry for being a coward and crying.

Thanks for existing in this part of our lives. You are indeed a treasure for this community. I am sure you are also a treasure for the people that know who you are in real life.

Farewell Leo, farewell...

These are the types of news we don’t like to hear about (prominent)/members of this forum. It is so sad reading in between the lines of your post and how disheartening that you’re going to be leaving the forum. All the years you’ve spent here, thank you for all your efforts to make the forum and bitcoin a reliable course to know about in this century. I am wishing you a farewell and we hope to see you beat that disease and win over it because we still want you here and you’re much loved and appreciated for all that you do here. Sorry for the pains Leo, you shall be healthy and we pray to hear good news soon.

Tears in my eyes as i read this, it so sad reading such news and hearing this forum will be losing another wonderful person, a hero that would always be remembered as a hero. You have impacted so much knowledge to us and have contributed greatly in this forum i wish you the very best. You will be missed and will forever stay in our hearts. My prayers are with you. Farewell Leo

Bro, I hope you're lying for some anonymity or other kind of reason and that you're not terminally ill.  Seriously.

If you are telling the truth, I'm so sorry for you and hope a medical miracle happens.  You brought a lot to the forum since you've been here, and you established an excellent reputation right from the get-go.  I just checked to see when you registered, and you've been a member longer than I thought but I remember you coming here and spreading knowledge like very few newcomers do.

Take care of yourself for however long you've got left on the big blue marble.  You'll be missed.

You are a wonderful person, so strong and brave. You have good information , ready to listen to others and dialogue with them while giving them all the necessary information.
I hope you will be around for longer than a few months, but remember that even if you are not around, your posts are there and everyone will continue to quote them for years.

Be healthy and have fun with family and friends. You'll be missed.

In as much as I still don’t believe this yet I will say please do not give up all hope, the disease isn’t winning you will conquer it and will be with us for a very long time to come in the future. I wouldn’t say farewell for now because I believe you will have more years to live with us. Just take your prescriptions serious, stay close to love ones and do not by any chance have any iota of giving up.


I have learnt almost everything about bitcoin technical from your corrections, suggestions and comments and I hope to still get them again. Please do not give up hope

Oh wow, tears almost dropped from my eyes reading this. I wasn't expecting to be reading this kind of sad story at this early time of the year. As many as we are on this forum, we might not have all met each other, but we are all like one large family, sharing different ideas and learning from one another in almost every area of life. Honestly, I have learned a lot from you, sir, o_e_l_e_o, about security and privacy, and it's not just easy on me that you will be leaving us soon like you said.

I feel very sorry about this situation you are facing. All I can say is, let the will of God be done in your life. Miracle is of the Good Lord; remember Mark 5:25–34 KJV and also John 11:1-41 NIV. Faith is the key.

In as much as bitcoin learning and knowledge is concerned, you are indeed a legend in this forum, you are always here to share the right information when needed, and you have guide so many people here into the right part.
You will always remain in our heart because you a public figure in Bitcointalk.
I am wishing you all the best and your family.

I would also completely agree with your statement, and I would like that to be the case. However, given that @o_e_l_e_o is one of those who really values his privacy, we will have to accept that what he wrote is true and hope that his departure to another world will be as painless as possible.

In any case, the forum will lose one of the great contributors when it comes to the vast amount of knowledge he shared with others. I can say that I learned a lot from you, and for consolation, that knowledge will continue to spread among other members in the future.

Vivamus, Moriendum Est.

I'm sure no one likes being lied to, but for now I would be happy if it turned out you were lying.

I can only pray for your recovery and don't give up buddy, sometimes miracles come at the last moment and we are waiting for you to come back to the forum someday.

As far as I know, humans are born to share with others and that's something you often do on forums. I hope you find goodness wherever you are. I don't know you personally but honestly the news from you makes me sad, this forum is like second family for me. Even though separation is something certain, I am always not ready to separate

Oh shit, what did I read here?
I'm very sorry to hear this, I guess we can't help you at all. Thank you for your contribution here, you are one of the few members without whom this forum will not be the same. I thought I would be able to say something encouraging, but I'm just pretty upset.

Sorry, I can't give you merit for this post, because I'd rather it was a mistake and it would be deleted.

Can't really say more or less about your contributions to the forum. But sure you're a great person, i have been reading your posts recently because I wanted to be as aquatinted as you with bitcoin knowledge. Circumstances happens and its probably in your sit right now, be rest assured that we all will miss the quality times you spent here.

Hoping things turn the other ways! But if not, if possible see at the other side model.

Just look at my signature space and comprehend it's meaning.

-Much love-

I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation. Your strength and courage in facing this challenge is truly inspiring. You've made a positive impact in this community. The news of your illness saddens me deeply, but your words reflect a deep sense of connection and gratitude you’ve made here and have left a lasting impression.
Wishing you peaceful and meaningful moments filled with love with your family and loved ones in the time ahead, your presence will be remembered by those you've touched. Take care.
I hate farewell  :'(

Dude what the heck is going on

We never met in person but your writing has educated many people including me.
you even gave me merit a few months ago.

I do believe in Miracle and I do believe this kind of miracle can be happen to you as well.

I hope you alright and continue educating us. - May the Force be with you

It hurts to read the thread of you leaving the forum to say goodbye, I am saddened by this news as we all know you are a great contributor to the forum even though I often observe your posts and study them.

I am glad you have recovered from your decade long chronic illness, but I feel you deserve the rest of the time with your family as it is very important in family harmony.

You will never be forgotten, even if you don't post anymore this will still be remembered and your posts will continue to be studied.

This is really very sad news for all of us. We may not have any personal contact with each other in this forum but we can never forget the brotherhood that we all have for joining this forum.

We have lost a few members from this forum before. Which is very sad for us. We don't want to lose an important person like you from the forum.

Finally wish you stay healthy and happy with your family. Our love for you will always be there.

I pray this write up should be a joke bro, you mean so much to this forum and many people have learned many things that made them to be among the good posters in the forum today, please always think positive no matter the situation you are going through now.

This is so sad but everyone of us will eventually end in this world.

I admire your braveness to accept your current situation now. I'm speechless by the way knowing this, but I hope you'll remain strong and keep believing in God as nothing is impossible with him. Spend more time with your family as what matters is not the lenght of time we live in this world but the quality of life we have.

This is sad if it is true and I can't wait for you to tell us that it is not true...Let us not call it a farewell yet. :(

I'm so sad to read this, especially this early time of the new year, and not from one of the prominent members of the forum. I admire the way you write most times and even if you disagree, you are not annoying about it. This will surely be missed about you.

And it is a reminder for all of us here, it is just a forum, we learn and share our knowledge, no one knows it all, so correcting politely and letting go when necessary is important. This life is just a vanity, let's enjoy it together happily while we can.

If there were chances of living twice you are one soul that will have such an opportunity. Bitcointalk will miss you so much. Stay strong buddy!

It's heartwarming to see so many members leaving the forum. At least I was not expecting it from someone whom I have so much respect for, even if I don't learn anything from you. Everything I know and my concern about privacy have all been because of you, as I have read about your good works regarding that aspect.
 
All I could say is that I wish you well with you and your family. Spending time with our family is very important, and because we still have the time to spend and live our lives, it should be done to the fullest.
 
I wish you well, and I'm grateful for all that I have learned from you.
 
Good luck and best wishes from Nwada001 to you and your family.

Woah 😱😱 this is really sad to hear, the community will definitely miss you and your advancement in their field of knowledge. I would have also love to have a couple of bear with you if possible but it's seem the chances of it happening is too slime. Do enjoy your time with your family and hope you do win the battle maybe through a miraculous way, there is nothing impossible to happen if you have faith.

Damn, this sucks :(
Spending time with loved ones is indeed the most important thing for your remaining time on earth. You made a lasting impression on Bitcointalk.

Farewell.

The same thought crossed my mind. But not taking this seriously wouldn't be fair either. Real life can be unimaginably tough :(

However, even if I don't understand most of your posts because  you mostly talk about wallet and other technical things but I can try my best to learn a lot of things from most of your discussions. Though we will miss you, I hope you get better soon .

What's happening? We lost an important personality, a legend to death, not quite long ago. And now we are about to loss another. Is this a dream/joke? because I don't want to be dreaming or joking any more.  We will definitely miss you when you are gone.

Farewell my friend.

My mentor o_e_l_e_o, this is really sad to hear I thought you would have the chance to make me be like you @knowledge. I have really enjoyed my little time with your presence here although some of your knowledge like you said you learnt through reading lots of article, I have set path towards achieving these goals like you and even more.

Please take care of yourself and your family

So sad seeing and reading this post. You are one of the major contributors when it comes to educative contents and write up..I have long been following up with your write-up and I must say I have learnt from you. It is sad seeing you write farewell to a platform you are very much revered and people who grew up following your steps here. It is sad though but I pray that you recover fully. I want you to have faith that you will be alright.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

This is a very sad story,,, from my little time on this forum I have learn so many things from the forum and you are also among those that I have learned from, you living this forum will be sad to many of us that are leaning from you.
Get well soon... o_e_l_e_o

This is heartbreaking, and I can't even hold down my tears. I have been looking at this topic and hoping this was just some kind of prank, and I have refreshed the thread more than I could remember, yet the thread truly exists.
 
I really wish there could be something that could be done about this, and there was a way for anyone to render help. I respect putting hands together to pull you away from this, but it seems you have already done all that you could.
 
I don't know if there has even been anything learned from me to you, but I'm pretty sure I have learned more than a lot from you for the little time that I have spent in this forum up to this day, and I still wish this message never had to come up this way. This is just too much, and I wish it were possible to really love to share that bear with you.

Very disheartening on seeing this, I'm very much sure you will forever be in the hearts of every member of this forum. Don't know if I should bid farewell but I hope you find peace and enjoy every splendid time with your loved one's.

This is so sad, I feel like something is lost from my life. I wish you can beat your chronic disease and I will hear a good message from you.

Thanks for everything you taught me about privacy and technical stuffs, you're one of user which I learnt most when I was a new

I think, the forum will be different if we lost you. :'(

"o_e_l_e_o" I will never forget your name.

Oh Leo, this must have been the most difficult topic to write. I don't know you directly and I won't say that we've have interactions but I work with people who are terminally ill and I can understand. I am out of words but I am here praying and sincerely hoping that you return and tell us you have been healed. That you have found a cure. You are a valuable member of the bitcoin community and  really hope that we can get to share the beer virtually.

Thank you for all you have done for us here. It is too hard to say goodbye.

Feeling sad reading this thread, you are one of the people I often see on the forum with contributed posts and more.
Make the most of the time you have left because family is the most important thing, but honestly we are very surprised to hear this news as long as we know you are doing well.

May God work a miracle with you because anything can happen, nothing lasts forever in this world we will leave too, but you are too quick to tell us this. :'(

Greetings to you, and enjoy yourself with your beloved family. :)

Very fondly indeed, Leo your presence here has been of educative importance to so many users and seeing this sad news from you is heart breaking. Please do your enjoy your time with your family and be sure to enjoy your days although am certain something positive can still happen. And your name is one that this community here won't forget for a long time.

May the grace of the Almighty work out a miracle to your health recovery. Just know you're not alone in this, having you in prayers believing something positive is possible for you.

Keep faith alive Leo!

Farewell o_e_l_e_o!

I am really very sad to hear about your condition Leo and you have a very dangerous ill. Your strength and resilience throughout your battle with your chronic illness are commendable And you take a very good and remaining days of your life to spend precious moments with your family member this is a testament to importance of love and connection. While our interactions are virtual your presence has been felt and I appreciate your effort in Bitcointalk forum and also your knowledge and experiences you have shared with us. Wishing you peace, comfort and warmth of family in these challenging times. I hope a miracle happens and this illness leaves your life and you come back to this forum. Take a farewell for now.

@Leo, I am concerned and sad to hear this, you remind me of the illness that @Bruno suffered several years ago, so that he is gone until now, this is a bitter ordeal for the family and friends here to hear this news.

I can only pray for you @Leo, to get a miracle from God for you, for the illness you are suffering from, I hope you can survive longer in this world and also here, This is very sad news that I have heard for the umpteenth time from members here who are fighting for the disease they are suffering from, I apologize if I have hurt and offended you while here.

Regards.

It is very hard to believe this. I was thinking it to be a joke when I saw the headings of this thread not until I opened it and found it to be a reality. It is sad to hear this sir. You are a rare gem worth having here. This platform still needs you to be around for a while and your input as well. Stay strong and you will be fine sir.

First time getting to know that your name is Leo.

During my first few days in Bitcointalk, your account was one of my favourite place where I got to know a lot about bitcoin - your writing style, your use of words and how you approach problems here in the forum was what captivated me.

I believe this thread is evidence enough that you’ve a great reputation – reading through the replies made on this thread and seeing how other reputable forum members praised your stay and everything you have done tells us only one thing, @Leo was a legend.

I hope your remaining days with your family is going to be great, Bitcointalk will miss you.

the forum will lose a gentleman.

You have always been very kind and informative in your comments.

All the best for you and your family.

I could not have any dialogue between us since I am new here but it will be very bad if I should skip this thread without saying something. Many members already saying good and superb characteristics which you portrait, I feel if truly you will leave then your absence will be greatly felt, might be gone but not forgotten.

I am really sad to read your post and I have no words to comfort you. And since few days you will not be seen active in this forum anymore and we will always miss you in the forum. It really breaks my heart to think that we won't be able to learn from you in this forum anymore. We are losing some valuable people from the forum day by day. We will never forget your contribution.

What, did you all conspire to leave here? One after another, the great and famous bitcointalk's personalities, who left an invaluable contribution here, say goodbye to the BTC-community. Such events can't but upset and make the forum poorer in terms of intellectual human capital. It can't even be a consolation that other significant users will take the place of those who left, although this is the natural cycle of events in the world.

Enjoy the time you have left. Wave goodbye to @o_e_l_e_o.

I was thinking you're only leaving because of a lighter reason when I read the title. I never thought I would read a post like this from you. Thank you for all your contribution to the forum. You've shared a lot of knowledge here and I'm one of the benefactors of that.
I wish you and your family all the best!

I am not always happy to see this kind of post because it makes me feel bad, but that is how life is, people keep coming while people are going, you are indeed a legend, what make me recognise you are two, first his your username and you post, whenever I saw you post it attract me to read it because it is very educative, I have learned so many things with you, you may not know me, which is not the case, you will ever be remembered because of your legacy, which will continue to be helpful forever.

Oh man, so sorry to hear about this :'(
I know we are not getting any younger and all of us will have to leave this place at some point, but saying farewell is never easy.
Spend your remaining time surrounded with your family and remember only the good times.
You certainly left the mark in bitcointalk forum.

So sad to hear this news in this new year man, well, if it's the will of God for you to leave us forever so shall it be man because that is where we are all going to, but if it's not the will of God, you will surely recover from that illness you thought you can't overcome in this month of January, I promise you that we will still see you again in this forum man and still do things together as usual.

Hey Leo.

I remember that you registered on the forum after me, and at that time you already started to stand out. After I hadn't been on the forum for a while, I came back and I remember you sent me a private message to welcome me. By then you had already become one of the best posters on the forum.

I wish you had made this up for privacy, as people have said, that privacy you've defended so much, but whether that's the case or not, we're all going to end up in the same place.

See you on the other side, my friend.

Leo, going through your post makes me heartbroken 💔, I am one person that believes in miracles and the awesomeness of God, I believe you should keep hope Alive this period, we will continue to hope and pray that you surmount this illness and come back stronger and better.
You are one person we've learnt a lot from in this forum, and I believe physically too you will also be an amazing personality. I'm hopeful that you  and your family will come out of this successfully without hitches.

I can't believe it, this month hasn't ended yet and we've got this bad news. No, Leo, a lot of us have learned from you. Please spend your time with your family and how I wish that your disease can be healed instantly, praying still for every good thing not just for you but also for your family. We may not know each other personally but that's all what we can do for you now and that's to pray. I still can't believe that this is happening and real.  :-\
Farewell, Leo and see you in the sweet by and by.

I was sad when the forum banned the mixer campaign, but the news from you is much sadder. We will lose a figure who made a great contribution, and that is a deep wound. Maybe we've never met but we know you well from your writing.

The forum is more colorful because of you, thank you for the knowledge you share with us. That is kindness and as far as I know, kindness is rewarded with kindness. May you always be happy wherever you are. You are always with us and maybe we will tell about you to new members of this forum, you are a legend that we will remember forever.

Farewell GOAT bitcointalk, but I'd rather say welcome back, I hope you will say it someday

Thank you everyone for all the kind comments. It is pleasing to know that so many people learned things from my ramblings. :)

You flatter me. Although as I've said before, my coding skills are very average and nowhere near the level needed to be a dev.

Heh. My wife might have a comment or two to make about that... ;)

If I was disappearing for privacy reasons, I hope I'd come up with a much more glamorous story. Or you know, just actually disappear without a trace like Satoshi did.

Look on the bright side: Less competition for the top merit spot! :P

Really bad news to hear a valuable forum member is posting good bye here. This is heart breaking day in forum especially you have a lot of contribution made here and for sure there's a lot of people learn a lot from learnings you share here.

I do hope theymos will create a hall of fame thread or section to post those names of current legends departed or still alive to honor their contribution and also for them to be remember by a lot of people learn a lot thru their knowledge or legacy they imprint in this forum.

Infinite remarkable memories of you would ever be on replay with us Sir, while the velocity of this heartbreaking rumours of you has indeed got me frozen with a whole lot of depressions of keep pushing.
Of course, there had been lot of thoughts that pleasures and treasures are lif but wt this point of time, i would indeed relate verily to the words that says... "Vanity upon vanity", tensed, " there is time for everything" but yet, I can't say a Farewell to this quest while I hope on miracle healing and wonders.
However, stay positively minded Sir while we considers to gather courages above all. You are a great man.

Oh ffs, so sorry to hear that man... :(. I've been reading your post over and over again, not believeing what I just read. You definitely left a big mark here and will be missed and not forgotten.
I hope that you spend the days that you have left as best as possible, surrounded by the loved ones.

Farewell!

Leo, thank you for all your insight and contributions over the years, We've definitely benefitted having you around.
Thank you for taking the time to bid us farewell, the forum is at a loss so I can only imagine how your family feels.

This is just scary, and unexpected. I'm very sorry to hear this horrible news. 2024 just started man :(

You still have your sense of humor, that's good :) What else can you do than try to see the bright side.

This is extremely sad news. Fighting an illness for that length of time would have had a profound effect on the physical and mental state and would take a toll yet you never mentioned it and that speaks a lot about you.

Wishing you the best of health, I sincerely hope you manage to spend as much time as possible with your family and friends and not only that I hope the treatment continues and it helps extend what seems to be a losing battle.

Take care

This is not an April fool or is it a kind of new year prank? We can't just lost a resource material in the forum. People like o_e_l_e_o, The Sceptical Chymist, livesmayfamilis, fillippone, CryptopreneurBrainboss, joker_josue, BitcoinGirl.Club, OgNasty, icopress, LoyceV, GazetaBitcoin , hilariousandco, theymos, DdmrDdmr, TryNinja, Igebotz You guys are the pillars of this forum so if anyone of you left the forum, it will affect the forum because you guys educates, guides and teach the newbies and those thy don't know anything. I am also a product of all of you. Though all living things most decay one day and that is why we have to produce someone who can do things like us when we are no more and I believed o_e_l_e_o has produced his likeness in the forum and we have one in our local board which is Charles-Tim.

All the above names have their functions in the forum so if any of them leave the forum it will affect the forum very well. But that's not withstanding, we can't question nature. Nature gives and nature take. o_e_l_e_o you have fought a good fight, you have run a good race and you have finished strong.

I am so sorry to hear it buddy, I was not prepared for it, I don't think any of us. One of my team member dropped this link, I read and lost myself. I don't know what to write to give you some comfortless. You are brave, braver than anyone around me. I saw the same in Yahoo. Thanks for everything you gave to bitcoin and bitcoin community. Your works will keep you alive among us.

Farewell buddy, farewell. You will be in the heart for many coming months and years. Have the best time with your family and friends. We are your internet buddies, maybe some day we will never remember you but your close friends and family members will miss you a lot. You will remain in their memory. My prayers are with you. Wish we would met and had a hand shake to feel the warm.

Farewell

Thank you for being a great member, we will miss your posts. :-\

Fairwell Gaffer - Privacy is frustrating at times, and I've learned to accept life as it comes. In times like this, we realise how vital the local board is. I'm glad to have shared a bottle of beer with a few people of my local community in real time. It's not too late, though.

Dylan Thomas:

Leo, I haven't met you. I never had a conversation with you. But, whatever I have learned from your posts so far is great. It's always hurt to hear someone is leaving. But when someone leaves for better anonymity or for personal reasons, we feel bad, but not that much. We never know, they may come back in the future. Just like another member who returned very recently. Vod also returned.

I would have said good luck dear Leo if you were leaving for personal reasons. But, when I know that you are not leaving because you wanted to leave, instead you were forced to leave because there are no options, I cannot take it just like others may take. I don't know how would I say how I am feeling now. I don't know, but when I try to put myself in your position, I can't control myself. I guess I won't be able to write anything today after posting this.

Life is too short Leo. Most of us spend our lives enjoying and spreading bad things. I am glad that you are a person who always helps others. We all have to leave this earth  I don't know if you are a religious person or not. If you are, it won't be a bad idea to focus on it as well while you spend your time with your family. Everyone has their own belief. I don't want to impose my beliefs on you. But, I would like to send you a PM and I hope you will read that.

Farewell, my friend.

You are one of the forum members with whom I got my inspiration to learn more technical aspects of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general, still, I am in the baby steps on that journey, and it's sad to see you are leaving the train too soon.

Spend as much time with your loved ones and make it memorable.

We miss you buddy, and praying for your family to have the strength to face the hard days ahead of 'em.

I have not been privileged to benefit from most of your posts because they are mainly on the technical board but a few of your posts have been of tremendous help to me. I love your post on privacy and decentralization and I will ever be grateful for your contribution to my Bitcoin journey. I also have a friend in the forum who sees you as his mentor and through him, I have also learned a lot. I can vouch that you made this forum a better place for most of us.

A few years ago I had some serious health issues that made me scared of dying and leaving my loved ones behind. At this point, I began to cherish every little time I spent with my family. Life became so sweet that I was always afraid of leaving. I was lucky that my case was not terminal and I recovered from these help problems. I believe in miracles and I pray that you encounter a supernatural touch that can make you recover. But if you have been destined to take the walk to eternity, I just wish you enjoy a better life.

This is sad indeed very sad, I learn a lot from your posts, this community will remember you for a long long time, stay with your family is more importan in this moment hope you will be with loves ones in this moments.

Farewell

Even tho we never interacted expect one fast time it's very sad to here this news from anyone. I pray for a miracle for you!
And that your time with your family will be the best and that you can enjoy it in some kind of good way.

Best wishes from me. I will pray for you everyday.  :'(

This is the first time I need to pour myself into a whiskey to drink before posting a reply.

What the fuck. That felt like being punched in the stomach. I am at a loss of words, man. You are an example to follow for every person in this board. Knowledgeable, kind, helpful. And always with a good sense of humor. I'm sure you're a great person in real life as well.

A massive wound for the community. The scar will never fade. Farewell, Leo. I wish we drink that beer someday, somewhere else.

I'm so sorry to be reading this post man. You were a voice of hope when I posted about my medical issues. I hope you come to terms with the illness and can enjoy your last few months. Please reach out if you need an ear to listen.

I will miss reading your responses, they have taught me a lot, I wanted to thank you for the time you devoted to sharing your knowledge here. Enjoy the time spent with your family, your friends, and those you love, I will pray for a medical miracle and hope for the best.

It is hard to accept this reality but I think it is how things will end, I hope things will become more easier and miraculous for you, and you will start to get well again, I can't imagine how hard it would be to write such post, and I can't imagine what conditions what were you going through, we can't predict how much struggle one on this forum is going through, you are the 4th person (a big OG of this forum) who is leaving this forum.

I hope we will hear from you again when you will be healthy again, hope is life.

your contribution to this community won't be forgotten, and i hope the upcoming months are filled with love, joy, and precious moments with your loved ones.

farewell Leo, our friend.

I don't know how it feels when someone hears his/her death is near. But I know that everything in the world can't be described with words. I can't describe it here that how I felt after reading your post :(. You will always be remembered by the members of this forum.

Farewell Leo

Gosh! I personally don't know you or have a conversation with you before but I have come across some of your posts and they're really informative. I read this post since around 12pm but it makes me stiff and speechless. This is too deep for me and I had to sleep to develop strength and courage to reply. I know this is a very difficult time but you're not alone on this. The forum cherish and loves you because you are such a wonderful contributor to it growth. Please do not give up yet because you have so much to live for and I'm very positive that things will get better and you will live long and healthy.

Farewell Leo, you'll be miss dearly in this space.

This really sucks.
I have no words to express my feelings now.

I hope you will be able to wisely spend the most scarce resource available: time.
Forget about us, and think about your loved ones.

You will be greatly missed, but your contributions to this forum will stay here with us.

Godspeed.
fillippone

This is a very sad news. I can't imagine the forum without you, o_e_l_e_o. I feel I am losing a very close friend, although I haven't ever met you.
o_e_l_e_o, I will always remember you and be grateful for what I learnt from you. You will be absent from the forum, but people will still read your posts and will still learn a lot from you.

Thank you for your great contribution in the forum, o_e_l_e_o. I will miss you.

If sorry can be a cure, I know that you would have been healed by it.

I am very sorry that this is happening at this time(the beginning of the year), you, leaving us in a short time because of ill health that has lingered for a long.

How I wish a miracle would happen, that you are healed from your ill health and the time the doctor gave to leave you the Mother Earth won't come to pass.

We will so much miss you, I believe God will be your healer. We don't have to give up on him

We just got into this wonderful year 2024 and this isn't the kind of news we users are suppose to be having now or any other day, just wish this is another prank 😔.
So sorry Mr Leo, I still pray 🙏 for an unexpected miracle to happen to you.

Thank you for spending so much time with us; your absence will be a major loss to this community.

Even though I didn't know you well, you've been around so long and contributed so much that I feel a real sense of loss, and I'm sure you've created these sorts of connections with a lot of people, far more than will reply in this topic. You'll be in my thoughts. I hope that as much as possible and for as long as possible, you are happy and healthy.

Can't help thinking about what I would do if I were you. Drinking beer with your best buddies I guess is the only I can think of. Good memories to leave to your friends and family.

Farewell

 Shit! Another beautiful mind being snatched by the cold hands of the grim reaper. I wouldn't have wished for a better time for a miracle to happen. I feel so short of words RN, I'm here reading the heading again and praying I read wrong.
 I learnt a lot from your posts, you always were an enigma, always having things to contribute to the forum.
I've got a lot to say; probably an eulogy but I'd just end it here; I wish you peace, o_e_l_e_o

Fare thee well.

Brother, I don't know what to say, after reading your thread I got a kind of a shock. I still can't believe that someone like you with a lot of knowledge about medicine and other things could have a disease that would put his life at risk.

But, we as humans can't do much against the nature, however I recommend you to not lose hope and still believe in yourself and the life force that you have. Personally, I have learnt a lot by reading your posts and I still hope that you'll get healthy again and share your valuable information with us again.

I can feel that how hard it is to leave a community where you have spent many good days of your life but man we can't really fight nature. I wish that you may get well soon and whatever chronic disease you're facing might fade away like a dream. I still hope that you'll get well soon. Be firm and brave as always and don't accept the chronic disease's victory against you.

I read every post in this thread, and every time I felt that someone was speaking through my mouth.  :'(

What a sad, disheartening and touching story, like having a chronic disease for over a decade now is really very unfortunate but however, I urge you to be strong even though your fate is left in the hand of your creator. It's very sad to know that a reputable legend like you on this great forum will soon be missed, with tears in my eyes while writing this a say sorry for all the pains you've gone through all this years and yet you never gave up on this forum, all i can say is that i wish you well and also wish for a miracle.

What are you being so serious?

Well sorry about this and please I will keep praying for you I know distance is not a barrier and God can still heal you from this end to where you are now, we believe in Miracle and thoroughly God has shown himself where I am during my child birth.

I don't want to go further to what happened but then i successfully give birth to my baby without going through any operation after serious prayers was placed on me. So, I believe such thing can happen where you are i don't care to know how many days is remain but through your name LEO you will receive your healing to night.

Currently I am very weak don't know what to do anytime I come across people leaving here or going for operation or something else.

This is the worst sad news I have ever heard this year January 17, 2024.  

You will stay forever in our memory, you are irreplaceable. Live these remaining months only for yourself. Don't give a second thought about who is thinking what. Your life, your rules. Stay with the people you love and enjoy time together. Farewell brother.

What can I say that hasn't been said already? Nobody else on the forum has done so much for so many. You have been a beacon of reason and rationality shining into this otherwise dark corner of the Internet.

We will all miss you, and never forget you. Farewell.

I have no words, at least not ones that would matter here.

I can go on about how much you contributed to this forum, and how much it's appreciated... but I hope you already know that because otherwise we failed miserably if we didn't make it clear before this thread.

Farewell my friend. It's a sad goodbye but I can't stop smiling thinking of our interactions on this forum. Thank you for the great memories.

You will always be alive in the memory of every person who likes you. Life does not end, we are eternal beings.... we are just passing through here, things certainly continue there on the other side. Have faith, make the most of the people you love!

Tell your family that you were here, they would definitely love to read everything you wrote here. It is a legacy of many years.

It's a way to overcome homesickness....

Stay strong, and one day we will all understand the real reason for life, the important thing is to be a good person to each other

This is very sad, I understand that there is no way to prepare for this, be strong and spend as much time as possible with your family. This is a good reminder for all of us that we need to appreciate the time we can spend with our loved ones.

I think that there is not a single user on this forum who would not appreciate your contribution to our community.

I can't believe what I just read, this is something sad. But wait, it's still January, not April, so please stop your jokes and get on with your life with passion. You are just living life, but God is in control of how long you will live. Please, keep your spirits o_e_l_e_o. You are a gem on this forum, we really feel like we lost something valuable without you.

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Today I was informed that one of our family members died suddenly. Heart attack is suspected to be the cause of his death, it is truly sad and I really hope that other family members who are left behind will be given fortitude in this disaster. I am sad because a few weeks ago he never said anything about his health when visiting us at a family members reception.

I just realized the last three letters in your username spells Leo. The guys at BitcoinTalkShow can finally get your name right. I can’t believe this is happening, I’m sorry to hear about your condition. So much bad news in just the first few weeks of the year. No one would have guessed you were battling such tragedy in real life. You have been an invaluable asset to the community and we will miss you dearly.

Thank you for being a part of the community, a major one at that. We haven't directly communicating all that often, but you were definitely one of the major users in the community which contributed significantly. I'm sure you've helped many people on the forum as well as those passing by, and reading your posts. I'm sure, you've left just as much if not more of an impact in real life, than you have here.

I hope, that your remaining time will be as pain free as possible. I wish you, and your family a pain free few months as much as possible.  

Not just a beer, but sharing an excellent meal would have been incredible!
We will undoubtedly miss your presence here on the forum. :(

I would like to describe this moment with just one word. A word that only exists in my language (Portuguese), and that describes this feeling in an emotional way:
SAUDADE

^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudade}

Why does it always have to be the good guys? The forum, as a place of code that composes this place of discussion, will surely miss the spread of knowledge that you always gave but. But, more importantly than that, the people that interacted with you more with will miss you, because we are humans and that is what makes us unique. And that connection will turn into a void that we will have to learn to live with it, no matter how hard it is. This sucks and it is not fair.

Farewell Leo.

I am only just reading this. I am so, so sorry to read this, I really am. In the little we’ve interacted I’ve always found you to be a really helpful, pleasant guy. You are a total forum legend, you will never be forgotten.

Thank you for everything you have done for this forum. Your contribution will always be appreciated by those you have touched here.

Please, be at rest, Legend.

Damn, this really sucks. I am so sorry about what you may have went through and still going through. This brings a whole new respect to your contributions here, you had real problems in the remaining 99% of your life but still used the 1% for this forum to keep educating us.
I am glad to have shared that 1% with you.

You truly made an impact, farewell.

from - Jay - to - Leo -

The community really feels like they will miss you after reading your post. It's hard to find the right words to keep you going against your chronic illness - but I'm sure you will be strong.

The community really feels like they will miss you after reading your post. It's hard to find the right words to keep you motivated to fight your chronic illness - but I'm sure you will be strong.

o_e_l_e_o - thank you for being part of this community. You will be missed even though we don't really know you.

Good night Leo.

I read and reread this topic and I still hope I am not seeing what I'm seeing... This is terrible news for any person in this life. And, if you get to know that person a bit, the news is even more devastating. It's been a great honor for me to interact with you, o_e_l_e_o! You have been one of most iconic figures of this forum and an example for so many of us. May all the prayers said for you to ease your path!

Farewell...!

I had had a few interactions with him in topics about wasabi.  He seemed well-educated and good person.  If I can feel sadness, I can imagine how the rest might feel.

Farewell, o_e_l_e_o.

Just don't want to believe this is true, you have always been helping and guiding us. Really hope for a Miracle from the Lord.

I'm really not good with expressing emotions but till we met again either in this world or in the other.
The Lord is your strength

 

           Stardust

Leo, woven from fire and stardust spun,
Not just of nebulae, your essence won.
A supernova's beat within your chest,
A pulsar's rhythm, guiding, strong, and blessed.

Your laughter, galaxies in joyous bloom,
Each whispered joke, a comet's fleeting plume.
Mountains rose, where laughter carved your name,
Salt in your tears, echoes of ocean's flame.

You dreamt in constellations, vast and bright,
Wind of space whispering through every night.
In your eyes, starlight's cosmic dance entwined,
A universe of wisdom, warm and kind.

More than stardust, Leo, you took flight,
Fiery spirit, burning ever bright.
A symphony of laughter, loud and proud,
Echoing still, in every tear-strewn cloud.

Each step you took, a stardust trail unfurled,
Thoughts like comets, arcing through the world.
Holding darkness close, you lit the way,
With galaxies of love, to guide our day.

Woven in the fabric of the cosmic whole,
Your laughter lingers, etching on each soul.
You are the echo, you are ours to keep,
The universe in slumber, whispers deep.

So let us rise, like mountains bold and strong,
Carry your laughter, sing your cosmic song.
For we are stardust, fire, and all we share,
The love you gave, a love beyond compare.

Leo, our Leo, gone but never lost,
In every starlit glance, forever crossed.
We'll dance with laughter, weep with starlight's gleam,
And hold your memory, a cherished, starry dream.

original poem by me made readable with the help of a LLM
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fair winds and a following sea sir....you made a difference and shall not be forgotten, thank you

That's huge shock. That's one of these moments when I just don't know what to say. I still want to believe it's not true. Man, life just isn't right. We all are going to die one day, but I have no idea how you should feel that you have just several months remaining.
You're one of the most knowledgable members of this community, I've learned a lot from you. You will be missed a lot here and I'm thankful for everything what you've done here.
Spend your remaining time well that you won't have to regret about anything.

This is another bad news on this forum. I wonder why we keep loosing our legends. Just months ago @lightwarrior, now you ??? Why is all theses happening. Don't we all get to leave this forum with happy ending and story to tell :'( Well farewell mate, your name will forever be remembered here on BTCT.

Daaaamn, this doesn't feel real :'(

Like most members, I've learned a lot from your posts and will probably still will in the years to come given the amount of your contributions on the forum. I am sure the same goes for the future members and visitors of the forum. You'll be missed greatly. Thanks a ton! I have nothing but good wishes for you and your family.

We will keep the torch running, see you on the next one, fam o/

My friend Leo, I was hoping that whatever The Sceptical Chymist speculated was true. However, knowing you are a privacy-oriented person, I never doubted your skill to maintain that, and thus I sadly know it can't be the case.

To me, you stand out as one of the very small minority of people who gained their reputation and respect solely through their "content" and not by lobbying in the "right" sections or knowing the "right people." You are one of the very few people who understand BTC. Knowing that Bitcoin and cryptography, in general, is a complex science and not something you can learn in a few years, you not being involved in this field long enough and knowing what you already know simply proves you are out of this world.

You will always be missed.

Farewell.

I am deeply saddened to read this, Leo. But I want to thank you for letting us know rather than being left wondering. This place won't be the same without you, you will be incredibly missed. <3

Is really sad reading every bit of your post and to imagine that you will no longer be with us, it really melt my heart with tears, I just want to let you no that you will forever be remembered with all the good memories and also the things we have learnt from you, actually is really hard to say farewell but I have to say it.

Farewell.

Dear Leo we are not going to forget about you, and I think you deserved to have your place in bitcointalk Hall of Fame!
This forum is never going to be the same without you, but I hope you will find peace in next days.
Thank you for your service and for being part of this community.

Heartbreaking writing, you won't be around anymore feels so sad to read. I will feel your absence in mind and heart sometime. Maybe you and I will not be seen anywhere else in the Bitcoin Forum. We will miss you very much. Very few valuable users like you will come to the forum. Wishing you a very peaceful time ahead.

Farewell..o_e_l_e_o

Just learnt of this from TG and honestly, its some sad reading going through the OP...felt like shading a tear too but whatever the case you won't go down without a fight...

10 years of fighting shows how much of a fighter you are and I am sure you will push in for more time as miracles do happen and this could be the time for it to happen..

Otherwise, you are a gem to the forum and you will surely not be forgotten... Salute to you LEO!

Farewell :'( !!!!

I have already started missing you as I was reading your farewell message and I must say that you are a humble teacher and you select your words which shows that you are a very nice person. The forum will miss you as I don't think that there will be anyone  to replace the vaccum that you left here. Your body and soul might not be with us anymore but your presence still remains here through your posts and write up, because they are very educative and will be very useful to present forum members and the ones that are here to come. You have dropped a good legacy here and we all will miss you forever in our hearts. I feel your pain down here, a great scholar is gone.
Farewell.

It's incredibly sad to read such a story.  :'(
You are an amazingly knowledgeable contributor to this forum and for sure, all members will miss you here a lot.

Of course, I still hope for a positive outcome as wonders are not impossible. 
At least I'll wish you as much happy time as possible.

You'll be remembered here as outstanding for sure.

All my best wishes.  :)

Very sad and painful.
I hope a miracle could somehow happen to you :'(
Bitcoin talk about to lose another legend  :'(
Writing you a farewell bid poem  is something I will definitely attempt.
Farewell dear o_e_l_e_o

Hi o_e_l_e_o / leo,

I haven't been able to spend much time on the forum over the past few years, but by chance, I happened to log in today.

Over the years, we have chatted in several threads about many topics. More often than not, we would disagree, and when we did disagree, you would always make a well-reasoned argument to support your position and would be respectful. I have to say that I have always enjoyed chatting with you, and tried to make a point to reply to your posts when you post in an interesting thread because you make for interesting conversation.

I am sorry to hear that you are sick and don't have much time left. I hope you are able to enjoy the last of your time with your family and loved ones.

You will be missed by many here and have been a major asset to the community over the years.

Godspeed.

You have not help me in anyway but from the tone of comments here, I can tell that you have contributed so much on this forum. I peeped through your total earned merit and you are the first member I have ever come across to have such numbers, that confirmed to me how good your post have been on the forum. I appreciate you and I will find time to read through your account's post. I feel emotional reading all these coments but there's nothing I can do but say fairwell. I really wish there is something I can use to identify you when we meet in this life or the life after.

In my belief, someone has no right to judge someone's remaining lifespan, even a doctor. So in this case, I hope that the verdict about your own age is completely wrong and that you'll get through your difficult time well. In 1 decade you'll still be fine.
Come to my country, here there are many alternative ancestral treatments that can't be underestimated.

Stay healthy bor

Although we never had any personal contact, you are a BTT legend and I would like to write a few lines after reading these terrible news.

I wish and hope that you still have a good and enjoyable time in the upcoming months considering all circumstances. Without pain and agony on a physical and mental level, surrounded by your family, laughing, doing things you love, valuing and enjoying the little things…..so that you can leave this planet with a peaceful mind and without bad feelings whenever it’s time for you to go.

Also wishing your loved ones the strength, energy and stamina to accompany and comfort you the best possible through these hard times – without losing hope and faith that the sun will shine again at some point, while keeping you in cherished and loving memory.

All the best Leo, keeping my fingers crossed for a miracle.

There's always hope so I'll hope your health's going to be better. Billion's believe life on earth's part of a journey which's going to continue after death. I'll hope you'll be open minded it'll take few minutesto search. If you find info which's bringing peace to your heart it won't hurt. I don't know what to say you've helped many ppl including me. You'll be missed it's so sad.

It is rare to find someone who everyone talks well about and who everyone misses. You were that person. 129 replies and everyone misses you and says good things to you. I wish you happiness.

Farewell Leo.

It was very painful to read your post, never thought that we would lose a legendary and experienced intelligence person like you. We have learned a lot from you in this forum and you have given a lot of time to this forum, you have contributed a lot to this forum. When we don't get you, we will have a lot of pain because we won't have an intelligent person like you anymore, it's the biggest pain in our hearts. Although we have never met and known such a person and not even an experienced person like you, yet our relationship was very friendly and brotherly, you were loved by everyone and I loved you a lot, and you loved everyone very much. Your contributions will never be forgotten and we will remember you for as long as we live, and you will be greatly missed by everyone on this forum. We never imagined that we would lose you so soon, however while you are still in this world make sure to give time to your family.
I pray to my God for you that God can do all things if He wills, to give you health and may God increase your longevity.
Farewell Leo @o_e_l_e_o
 :'(

I'm overwhelmed... you are always there with your knowledge and kindness, there is a only post that we have exchanged, I renew my thanks not for that,  for 16673 posts that you have made.
  || (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5481977.new#new)

We are going to lose one of the most valuable gems of this forum. I mean, what's going on? Every month, we are losing a valuable member of this forum. That's really unfortunate. If this keeps happening, we won't have any true bitcoiners left to educate us.

I don't have any words to describe my feelings for you. But I really hope, I really reallyyy hope that, you can overcome your disease, even if it requires a miracle. I will pray to God for your good health. I never knew you, but you will forever have my respect. :'(

Farewell Leo.

Holy fucking Christ, I don't have words to say, I have come across your posts often, your knowledge will sorely be missed.

It is unbelievable and it's hard to say anything.

We joined the forum at nearly same time but you are far knowledgeable than me and contributed more than me for the forum community. You will be missed, a lot.

My best wishes for your time with your lovely family and I always wish you best even we never meet each other, even e-meet.

You will be remembered in Bitcointalk's Hall of fame (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5240284.0).

Reading about this news in a different thread left me in shock and disbelief. I was hoping that I was just misunderstanding due to that thread being in a different language. I'm extremely saddened by this. Despite the disagreements we may have had a few times, it is devastating to lose one of the most knowledgable people I have encountered on this forum. I will always admire your advocacy for individuals' right to privacy.

You have left a wonderful legacy and will be missed. May your family find peace and comfort. Farewell.

One sad story to read but hoping that Miracle will happen to you Leo.

But if indeed you will go back to our creator, your contributions to the forum will always be cherished and you will be missed for sure.

You were a good guy with your heart always in the right place.   Have a good journey, Leo.   :-[

The forum will not be the same without you.

You were an open book of bitcoin knowledge, who has helped many newbies with their problems. It's time for somebody to step up and fill in.

Thanks for everything.

You are joking, we learnt a lot from you. I'm sorry, I don't want to upset you but I believe it's a lie, no one can change my mind. I just believe that you plan to leave this forum and spend your free time to do some other things, work hard on something, have fun or something like that. You'll forever be in my memories and you'll be alive of course, a mysterious guy like Satoshi (or probably Satoshi).
You'll be missed, know it. Even if it's true what you say and you die, your name will not die! You'll be remembered!

Chei!
What did I just read?
I can't believe I'm being so emotional and even had to shade tears. The number 1 privacy man in the forum. Many people are just passing through alot. There was a time I wished to be like o_e_l_e_o by all means, not knowing there is a part of him that is killing him slowly  :'(.
My day is ruined.

I can understand your state of mind right now when I read this thread. The hard truth is that everyone has to leave this world. Some may go earlier and some later. But despite knowing this fact, we often want to deny it beacue we love earthly life.

Your contribution to the forum is great. Also, I think your departure will hit every forum member who know you. The way you have imparted knowledge on the forum will never be forgotten. Above all, I pray to God for you. He can do whatever he wants. I hope he gives you long life. I don't know you read my message but I pray to God that you may be successful in the after life as well. Miss you @o_e_l_e_o

This was extremely saddening to read. It hurts to see young people suffer from chronic diseases. I didn't know you, but we've interacted a few times on several discussions, and I often stumbled upon your posts around the forum. You're a great guy and a huge contributor to this forum and to other users you've helped. I wish you the best for you and your family.

You'll be missed; the forum won't be the same without you.

At first I thought I might be hearing wrong. After reading the replays of many people, I realized that it is true, then it started to feel very difficult. :'(

It is only when someone disappears form one's life that one realizes how important their contribution was. Likewise, if you leave our forum, our forum will know how important a member you have been here.
I am just starting to learn about the forum and have started learning by reading the posts of many important members you are one of those important members.
This forum will never forget your contribution.

It pains when you see that you're at the edge of loosing those you're already used to, these are your people and confidants, both in proxy and in person, there's a way one would have been used to his daily life with the help and companionship of those he has met and they feels alright, even if it be that our worst enemy that we see this happening to, we still feel remorse not to talk of an icon who has been a great asset to the Bitcointalk community, I just hope to see that this turns to be a joke and not real, we can't watch and see this coming and not being able to do something, it pains a lot, but if you're that kind of a religious man, maybe you should extend your faith for a possible change anytime, there's nothing impossible for God, I will join in helping in prayer as well from my end, never loose hope except you wish to, nothing is impossible, the entire community knows what you worth and recognized your value and can't afford to see this happen, but if it's His will, then glory to God, you will forever be remembered and rewarded for the good works here and thereafter.

I'm so sorry to hear this difficult news.  Your contributions here over the years have been incredibly meaningful and  you've enriched this community with your insights and steadfast dedication to what matters most.  

Though no words could fully express how much I'll miss your presence, please know the spirit with which you participated - with sincerity, wisdom and care for others - will stay with us.  Your impact is fused into the fabric of this forum and your  impact on our community will be lasting.

Wishing you and your loved ones strength and peace in this challenging time.  Youll remain in our memory and in our hearts as you move ahead into the unknown. This isn't the end of the story, just a new chapter.  Take care Leo!

I'm sorry to hear such this bad news. I'll miss reading your technical explanation/discussion. Although if you intend to fight until last second, have you consider to join clinical trial which aim to cure that chronic disease?

this is really very sad news that I have only just read.
i hope and i also believe that you will now spend the rest of your time with your family and your loved ones!
we will remember you fondly and reading your many posts/topics again and again will always remind us of you!

As a person who lost a family member to a disease I know exactly how it feels to be desperate... Life is good, mostly sucks but we need to have as much fun as we can in our limited time. That's all there is to it. In the end we are all going to die some time in the future. I just hope it won't be a painful end... As long as there is no pain, it is like sleeping and never waking up again. We think 30-40-50 is a very young age to die and it is... then ask a person who is in his 90's and listen to his answer. He probably won't say that he had enough of life. We are all junkies addicted to oxygen and we all think it will continue like that forever... then some shit happens and... all gone.

sad sad sad

I should know. A couple years ago I lost my mother way too early in a similar kind of circumstance.

Can't imagine how o_e_l_e_o must be feeling about this right now (not the trolling that people directly above are doing, which is easily filtered out with "Ignore" BTW, but I mean, ... well you know.)

I am sorry Leo.

You are the first person who helped me to learn more about timelock transactions. I do not think anyone in this forum has to say anything negative about you. Most of the forum members have learned many things from you. I don't know how are you feeling now. But I cannot imagine how it feels when you know that you are not going to live for long. I am feeling too bad for you Leo. This community will miss you a lot. You will be in our memory for a long time.

Thank you Leo for your contribution.

Reading through your thread I even got weak to type, what a life, if there are people that this community wouldn't want to miss, definitely you are one of them, whatever be the case of your health, I wish a miracle would happen, and you recover as quickly as you can, and you continue to enjoy your life and spend more time in this world, I have learned a lot from your end and my heart will always remember that someone like you created an impact, wish you peace.

I don't have a good idea what you had with o_e_l_e_o, Bruno and some others. But this is something very hard to read.

We can have a soar relation with someone but when the person is fighting death, I don't think as a human we take the chance of his weakness and hurt him mentally and physically.

Some virtues that makes us human and forgiveness is one of it that makes us a better human. Even in the battlefield when the enemy lost, wounded and dying - it's humanitarian that we give the helping hand and take him to the nearest hospital.

I wish you the best o_e_l_e_o and you achieve what you have dreamed for :) .

It's not a secret that you were trolled but I have no idea what degree it was and the effect. I really don't follow a case for longer time and keep it in head. With the limited time, we all have a lot of positive things to do.

You don't need to listen to me. But I will wish you both do what is necessary and live in peace. None of us will take anything with us except the good memories that will keep us alive into others mind.

I didn't want to get involved in this paranoia in someone's thread who feels vulnerable due to a health issue, but I cannot stand and watch everyone dealing with your BS.

You're so petty and insignificant to be insulted by someone else's opinion on your coin. Whether or not his views were offensive towards your project is irrelevant; your behavior is outright wrong; you must be a disgusting human being, if you can even be called that, to enjoy this and write such hateful comments. You're trying too hard to persuade others into believing that you're right and everyone else is not, and you're also doing it in a pitiful and awful way. Even if your views over BSV and against BTC had some substantial truth, you're doing it in a hateful way, trying to perceive that everybody else who's not supporting you is below you.

Enjoying someone else's pain and suffering is enough evidence that you're a malicious person.

I suggest (and no one reply to this please) that we let anyone who has negative words to say to leave them without reply or commentary from the community.

This is his memorial thread; not everyone is remembered fondly, but we don't need to sour memories by discussing reasons here.

OG did it to me when I had a stroke - it just shows lack of overall social intelligence. 
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5299031.msg56365923#msg56365923

You will be missed here a lot, Leo. Wishing you the best.

See you in the next life. Remember to save your BTC key correctly and return to them.

We really love you, friend, even though we never meet face to face or sit back and discuss directly, I will always wish you the best.
Continue to survive as you have for the last decade, I am very confident that you will be able to get through these difficult times. We really miss someone like you here, you are one of the mentors who has educated many forum members with the knowledge that has been shared here.

Your words have made us sad, we still hope that you will continue to be among the other members even if you only write Hello every time you have time to visit the forum. We, all members of the Bitcointalk forum, will always be with you, support you and pray all the time for your recovery.

After hearing the kind of experience you share, I can't tell you anything. But I appreciate that even in these difficult times You shared those painful experiences with us. I am so sorry to hear that you are living such a challenging life. No one knows better than you how much you spend your time in the last few days of life. I haven't seen you but after receiving such a message from you, my heart is filled with tears. Forum users will never forget your contribution. May the last days of your life be good. We know that you don't want to leave us but nothing to do. I honestly don't want to say goodbye to you.

Wow what bitter news o_e_l_e_o (Leo)!
I honestly don't know what to say in a situation like this.

From the bottom of my heart the best and thank you for the enrichment you were for the community.
Take care and I hope to hear from you again - farewell!

I am really sorry and sad to hear this and wish you get well soon.

Leaving the forum is your personal descsion and i completely agree with you in the current situation of yours but remember one thing that even the chronic diseases can be cured and you may live longer. We never know the future and the miracles do happen. Medical science may declare few months but nothing can happen without the will of God.
I hope you recover from your disease and come back to the forum one day. Do not lose hope please.

I am very sorry about this even though we have never had any communication and I wish from the bottom of my heart that "things" will turn around for you. Stay strong

What an incredibly sad news!   :o :'(


I've always valued your posts, they were always smart and useful. The forum will clearly be poorer without you. The world too, I am sure. I somehow hope this is not for real...


I can guess that this will sound a bit lame, but get the best of everything, as long as you can and.. maybe, just maybe this is either not for real, either you have better chances than you think now...
Maybe, just maybe, we'll still meet someday for that beer. And if not... maybe we'll drink that on the other side.  :'(
Farewell  :'(

My friend. I want to say that I am very sorry. We all became like a family here, and one of the most well-known members of this family was you. I hope you get over this illness and things get better than you expected. It doesn't matter which god we believe in, the important thing is that we can pray well. I will pray for you today. I hope your health returns. Even though the odds are low, they are always there. I have full faith that he can handle this situation and is strong psychologically. Hopefully your body will react positively as a result. I am really sad. With prayers from Turkey.

Viewing all of these replies is just very depressing

I hope you recover somehow, like a miracle happening randomly. To those reading; if you believe praying can help possibly make a difference I would suggest doing so.

Please fight til the very end.

I am sorry to hear that. we may not know each other but I feel sad knowing about your situation.

you have been a great member here in the forum and I hope you realize that your presence and contribution here have been extremely positive to a lot of members and you will be remembered and missed.

rest and enjoy your time with your family.

Your news is too sad. Despite everything you've contributed to us in this forum, you still want to make personal decisions live us. Everyone here both Newbie and high-ranking members, benefited from your unique experiences. You treat us all like family.

Morever I don't know what else to say, but whatever circumstance you're in, may the load make it easy for you. That's life, sometimes what you plan is on your own, but God always plans ahead of us. I wish you good health and return, @l_e_o.

I can only imagine what you’ve been through over the years trying to fight the disease and how you’re holding up now. You likely have been through a lot and from reading your post, I think you’re being brave about it all and I applaud you for that.
You’ve contributed immensely to the vast knowledge the forum provides and have directly and also indirectly impacted on other members. Your opinions are valued and your assessments are fair and shared by others.

We’ve never met and would probably never meet but i would definitely remember you fondly and with upmost respect as you’ve definitely earned it.
Your opinions are valued and respected and you would most definitely be missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult times.

Damn o_e_l_e_o, it really sucks getting to know about this  :'(

I never had a direct interaction with you, but you have been so much of an inspiration to me and I have learned quite a number of things from you, mostly to do with privacy. You have been a very big advocate of Bitcoin privacy, decentralization and self custody of one's finances and I will really miss your presence in this forum.
Against all the odds, I pray that you overcome what you are going through.

I want to add a little more because I am praying for you to the Lord for a very quick miraculous recovery. Hope you again contribute your valuable knowledge and experience to our service in the forum. You have been a valuable member of the forum so we don't want to miss you but nothing is impossible with God. Only God can restore you to good health and protect you from all kinds of dangers. Please come back to us and we hope to see you again on the forum.

Wow, lots of strong feelings about this one (some similar topics have put a lump in my throat, but this one gets me really choked up).

Words seem so inadequate, but they'll have to do: I hope you're proud of the mark you've left on Bitcointalk; you stood out like a torch in the darkness, man. I mean, you kicked some serious ass as a Bitcointalker! (Eventually, you may be imitated, but truly, I don't think you'll ever be matched.)

Thanks for all the epic posts and for classing this place up. You will be very missed around here...

(I'll read your posts for a long time to come; I often find myself in older threads digesting posts from days gone by. When I bump into yours, I'll remember you fondly.)

We haven't met much, I must say, but I've always had a lot of respect for you, like the rest of the forum
I'm very sorry for what happened to you and I'm very sad to hear about it
It can't be easy, I can't imagine
I am very sorry

thanks for telling us and if this can help you, know that you still left a (good) mark here

You are one of the best members of this forum. Your contributions to this forum have been immense and it is a shame that we will lose a member as good as you. Even though we have never met before, I am sure and believe that you are also very good in real life and the people around you also love you. Thank you for the time you have given to this forum and see you elsewhere.

o_e_l_e_o, I'm really sorry to read what you said in the OP. It's something worthy of being called despair or something like that, but I didn't expect that to come from you. Right now I don't know what I want to say after reading that from you, of course this is an emotional moment that is difficult to say.

o_e_l_e_o, see you. You will always be in our memories.

I have been dipping in and out over the last couple of days reading all the messages and PMs. Even if I don't reply directly, I have read your message and I thank you for it. Although to the multiple people who have tried to convert me to their religion, I'll paraphrase some random Irishman (and not Voltaire) (https://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/08/13/no-enemies/) when I say "Now is not the time to be making enemies". ;)

I've known this day would probably come for the best part of 10 years. Obviously I hoped it wouldn't come for another 10 years, but I came to terms with it a long time ago. It's probably why I've been so vocal in telling people to make sure their loved ones know about their back ups, and to not rely on their memory alone for anything important.

I couldn't ask to leave behind a better legacy. :)

Have a cookie for me sometime. :D

For everyone defending me above - it is only natural that after years on the forum that I would have pissed off at least a few people. I have both those users on ignore though, and as I said somewhere before, I'm not going to lose a second of sleep over what either of them think of me. For what it's worth, I stand by everything I've said about BSV and Wasabi over the years, and if part of my legacy is continuing to piss off a couple of scammers from beyond the grave, then that's even better.

And you can all stop sending me merit - Loyce and fillippone are going to have to cycle even harder to catch up now!

Usually this is where i suggest people to report such PM with reason "unsolicited/unwanted PM". But i guess you'd rather spend your time for something else.

I think he was probably referring to all the "god" references in this thread.  :)

 FAREWELL  (https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/8008121-in-peace-may-you-leave-this-shore-in-love-may#:~:text=Sign%20Up%20Now-,In%20peace%2C%20may%20you%20leave%20this%20shore.,May%20we%20meet%20again).

IN Peace may you leave this shore. In Love may you find the next. Safe passage on your travels, Until your final journey to the ground. May we meet again. :'(  :'(

Appreciate them positive criticism from them newbie and member days. Don't know you too well but, thank you for being a strong supporter of privacy and the growth of Bitcoin. ❤️ Glad to read you're in safe hands in times like this. Thank you for your impact one way or the other. Loads of Love my Man.

Seeing as you DT distrust me and have never felt the compulsion to stand on your own two feet to say why you did so - don't let the door slam you in the face if you think that's the soft exit option.

https://loyce.club/trust/2024-01-13_Sat_05.07h/131361.html


My door has always been open to anyone wanting to have an honest discussion.  (you distrust me, but I don't distrust you)

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You're just a thin skinned DT Troll who now wants sympathy.  

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Your vote won't count when you are gone.

I think by far the majority of people here would agree with you.

I reported that disgusting post made by Bitcoin SV and thankfully it has been removed.

Humans are mortal, all must die one day.  No person has ever been in this world for a long time. But we can never accept this heart of yours, it hurts, because according to you, an experienced and old user will be lost from us like this, we never expected it. But if you are strong and take proper treatment you will surely recover.
And we all pray for your speedy recovery.

What a smart guy.    Can you imagine being forced to hang out for all eternity with a being that burns you if you annoy him?   I'm sure Leo is at peace knowing soon his suffering will be over, and not worrying about which way he will go.   I know I certainly don't fear death just for that exact reason.

Even better, he's banned.

That worked!

Dear Timelord,

If I remember correctly, I have been vocal against others in a thread where everyone was saying something against you and I ask them if there are any double standards when it comes to Timelord. But, I feel like you lost your mind a while ago. You guys never forgot to amaze me. Whoever I think as a good people, they turned into a piece of shit. People could have their own opinions regarding anything. This is an internet forum. You don't have to take everything seriously. The words you have used against Leo just because he does not trust your judgment prove that you are mentally unstable. A person with a working brain couldn't call out another person who is about to die. Very sad my friend.

Some people take this forum way too seriously and that's the biggest mistake you can do here. If I were Leo, I wouldn't even create this thread. See what he did? Now he has to read the posts from his haters and get depressed or angry by them like that's what he needed.*

There were other people who died or left the forum without saying anything. That's for the best imo. The less personal information you share, the better it is...



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“Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

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We are at war with our enemies even in our last seconds. You should never show your full hand to your opponents. The game continues till you draw your last breath. Fighting from the grave is a cool concept but is it necessary to make your enemies happy while you are alive?

If you want to make this right, just tell people that you lied. You ain't dying, tell the haters to go fuck themselves and disappear when you are ready.

Those few fools who wrote what they wrote are not "persons" whose posts anyone should be upset about, and @o_e_l_e_o himself wrote what he thought about it. Their need to just show how emotionally numb they are is thereby exposed even more, and any discussion with them is completely unnecessary and redundant.

I don't see anything wrong with someone saying goodbye after spending so many years on the forum, it's completely normal and I think I would do the same. The only problem is the hyenas who go crazy when they smell blood, but if you ignore them the problem doesn't really exist.

This is a different angle on what some members opt to do when they are leaving the forum (regardless of the reasons). I would agree, the less personal information you share, the better it is.

A member not long ago said goodbye and did not disclose what the reason was but returned after a short time citing the situation now allowed him to spend time in the forum. Others have simple left without goodbye threads. Unexpected things happen all the time.

For those that want to make announcements about their departure or those that want to remain silent, it is their choice but I would personally err on the side of caution and not make goodbye threads but that stance is a choice.

I have reported disgraceful posts being made by "Bitcoin SV" and "Kruw", I hope all posts from them (and others) that are despicable get deleted and they receive some form of sanction.

This is probably one of the saddest things I will read ever on this forum. I cannot say anything which has not been said already by others. We have had few interactions, we never deeply met each other but I recall some merits given by you. That is rather irrelevant to what others around here have said and who were truly friends of yours.

I did not expect to read something like this, to be honest. I have no words. I wished this was not real, because it is very disturbing.
Whatever is going on, I hope you find yourself having the best days of your life with your family and your other loved ones.

I am just so disturbed and in misbelief.

You know, seeing a couple of idiots reveling in others' misfortune really showed their true colors.  Should count for something.  Honestly hadn't crossed paths with or caught wind of that Kruw fella in relation to Wasabi prior.  But this really shone a light on his pettiness. Good to know.

o_e_l_e_o can definitely rest easy knowing that he's got a lot of people here who support him during this tough time. I mean, it's not like it matters in the grand scheme of things, but I think his legacy here is pretty solid.

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So it looks like the "Bitcoin SV" troll has been dealt with and Kruw's posts have been moved to another thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5482198.0). I guess it's best not to bring them up again here. But I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you for taking action. And I'm also grateful to the moderator who responded so promptly and appropriately.

Since it's not over yet, I wish you can overcome this. Don't lose hope, there's always a chance.
My father had cancer, but his biggest mistake was giving up years before he died. I remember him  telling me that we may not see each other again every time I came to visit and so it went for more than 5 years, until he finally got it right.


Death is a concept that reaches far beyond trust, trolling, or anything a person said. You had your differences, but this is like kicking a downed opponent. If this is true and he doesn't make it, no disputes between you two will have meaning anymore.
I often think about death and the only thing I'm afraid is not being to feel anymore. I'm pretty sure OP would rather take shit from you for the rest of his life than die and never feel anything anymore. I doubt he's seeking attention at this point. When you know the end is near you just want people to remember that you were there, you want them to know what happened to you.

I'm at a loss for words; I don't know what to say because the news is so unbelievable and shocking. This is truly unimaginable and sad.
 Being new, I just started reading the posts of some of the legendary members of the forum, of which you are one. Your threads on bitcoin and technical are really appreciated. I used to read your posts with amazement and curiosity, as I am not very tech-savvy, and every thread of yours is informative and instructive. But I will regret that I could not bring such a comment from a genius like you to my thread.

Your contribution to the community was immense, and it will take time for the forum to overcome the deficit of your passing. Of course, none of us want to forget you. You were, are, and always will be a legend in this forum.
Heartfelt prayers for you and your family. For your family's patience during this difficult time.God willing, you will overcome your illness and come back to us again. We look forward to hearing from you.

I think o_e_l_e_o doesn't care about what these people say because he still has a strong conviction that what he said about them was the truth. He is not bothered and will not be perturbed by all these attacks. He did the right thing in creating the thread at least it will give him a glimpse of how he is well-loved and respected in the forum. The comments of a few people can in no wise overshadow the accolades and praise of the majority. Maybe they are angry and jealous of the indelible exploit in bitcointalk. They can say what they like, but what is more important to the OP is to spend the most memorable time with his family.        

hi man, we have never met but i have learned a lot from the topics you have started,

i hope that a miracle will happen to you and your illness will be cured suddenly even though the chances are very small,

thank you for your contribution, the best place for you is in heaven.

Thank you for this. I would merit but can’t sadly. He’s banned too which is even better

Just a big "thank you" for everything you contributed here and best wishes!

This is just to say that I'm having a beer in honor of o_e_l_e_o. Cheers mate!

@Shishir99 - the OP said in their first post that they've known for the last year of their ten year battle that their time is up.  Now, once that time has come they want to be led out with fan fare and adoration, but haven't made peace with anyone they clashed with.


Perhaps, but not me.  Maybe it's the other person you are referring to?

Not again, I hate visiting the reputation board because every now and then there's a sad news like this been published and I can't stand the fact that we keep losing people on the forum. If it isn't health issues, it's the death of one of us. I don't understand why the good ones are the ones leaving, you're going to be missed buddy. I know you and I haven't encountered ourselves much on the forum but the little times we have met you wrote like no one I have read their posts on the forum.

You'll be leaving with all your wisdoms and thoughts and that just makes me sad. I hope you know your impact on the forum was appreciated as alot of people gained from your presence here and sadly that's going to be missed. I wish we can't replace you but that's not happening, I'm so sorry that you have been battling with health issues for this long.

I pray God will intervene and he'll heal you buddy, miracle still happen and all hope shouldn't be lost. Let it be known that you had a family here and we'll cherish all the moment you had on the forum. You're leaving a possible impact behind as you depart from the forum. Spending time with family is the  best thing to do buddy, enjoy yourself and we'll miss you.

You were a man to be truly missed O-e-l-e-o You are a high level user.  You have so many oceans that we would be really sad to lose people like you. After few days very bad news comes in this reputation board which is hard for us to accept, earlier we lost a user named Light_warrior. So there is a lot of tension before coming to this board, O-e-l-e-o you provide better treatment if any help is needed then of course we are ready.  Since you are a reputable user, we don't want to lose you. I will miss you very much.

This is sad to read. Although I didn't know o_e_l_e_o on a personal level, I have had the opportunity to learn from his contributions and knowledge sharing in boards such as Bitcoin discussion and technical discussions.

Thank you for all you've done for the community and though a miracle is still very much possible even at this point, I'm still going to wish you well.

It's disheartening to see that more and more people that helped shaped this forum leave. I suppose this will continue to happen in the near future as reality set in.

What’s going to be even more heartbreaking is that soon after this thread, we will unfortunately never have a chance to speak to Leo again, it is important to be grateful with this time while we still have it. All of the helpful frequent posts he made will no longer happen as well :( Most people may not realize this now but in a couple of weeks or months it will feel like part of the community is missing. This was exactly what I was feeling on the old forums I was using years ago

I only had one trade with you, which was a very smooth deal. Besides that, we didn't have much interaction with each other but I will still miss you because you are a very knowledgeable, helpful and kind person, you are a treasure for this forum. I appreciate people like you and I want you to remember me as well, can I buy a beer for you? Will you accept payment in Litecoin from me?

Farewell, farewell and godspeed...

Reading this I feel like crying because it's a shock for someone to announce of live knowing that it's few days that remain for him to leave the earth, its shocking, this is a reminder that everyone is not sure of this place one day we shall tender a note of resignation willing base on age or base on health conditions and what will remain is our legacy, now what we shall remember o_e_l_e_o with is the knowledge he has impacted to people and his theories will remain until this forum is no more....farewell o_e_l_e_o your legacy will remain after you have locked this thread.

Hey man, I don't personally know you but take care and may the time that you're spending with your family and loved ones, will be the happiest that you are and the most memorable for them. I sometimes forgot that there's real people behind this accounts and that the age of the people here is varying. Thank you for your contribution to this community, this forum won't be the same without you.

I explained my reasons to you on multiple occasions - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5271997.msg55093424#msg55093424

Still, not that it matters now - I'll drop off the DT selection algorithm soon enough.

I completely understand that position. But after many years here and several users I would consider friends, I felt I owed the community a basic explanation at least. And not to mention that this account would be highly valuable if sold, could be used to scam, could take out large no-collateral loans, and so on. Better to remove all doubt.

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Thanks to the users who reported the trash and the mods who cleaned this thread up. I think it's probably run its course now. I've got a few more PMs to send over the coming days, but this will be my last post. Farewell everyone. :)