In Memoriam RIP Talkinaway ( Peter Conley 1977 - 2021 )

[Gee Wally]

I just got off the phone with Peter's Mom.

There was no warning and it happened quickly.

He had a full physical in April and everything looked fine but........ She said he simply wasn't old enough that they would do advanced heart testing that might have caught it and they elected not to have an autopsy.

She told me she and her husband were big Bruins fans during the Orr years and how much Peter enjoyed the games, having season tickets and talking to others about the game. He gave up his tickets because of his COVID-19 concerns.

She told me she and her husband were comforted by hearing how much her son meant to our HF Bruins community.

Because of COVID-19 concerns, there will not be a memorial service at this time.

Thanks Kev……

 

[Ladyfan]

I just got off the phone with Peter's Mom.

There was no warning and it happened quickly.

He had a full physical in April and everything looked fine but........ She said he simply wasn't old enough that they would do advanced heart testing that might have caught it and they elected not to have an autopsy.

She told me she and her husband were big Bruins fans during the Orr years and how much Peter enjoyed the games, having season tickets and talking to others about the game. He gave up his tickets because of his COVID-19 concerns.

She told me she and her husband were comforted by hearing how much her son meant to our HF Bruins community.

Because of COVID-19 concerns, there will not be a memorial service at this time.

Thanks for this info. I am glad you were able to reach out to his parents

Terrible. His poor family.

 

[sooshii]

I just got off the phone with Peter's Mom.

There was no warning and it happened quickly.

He had a full physical in April and everything looked fine but........ She said he simply wasn't old enough that they would do advanced heart testing that might have caught it and they elected not to have an autopsy.

She told me she and her husband were big Bruins fans during the Orr years and how much Peter enjoyed the games, having season tickets and talking to others about the game. He gave up his tickets because of his COVID-19 concerns.

She told me she and her husband were comforted by hearing how much her son meant to our HF Bruins community.

Because of COVID-19 concerns, there will not be a memorial service at this time.

Thanks for reaching out Fenway.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I just got off the phone with Peter's Mom.

There was no warning and it happened quickly.

He had a full physical in April and everything looked fine but........ She said he simply wasn't old enough that they would do advanced heart testing that might have caught it and they elected not to have an autopsy.

She told me she and her husband were big Bruins fans during the Orr years and how much Peter enjoyed the games, having season tickets and talking to others about the game. He gave up his tickets because of his COVID-19 concerns.

She told me she and her husband were comforted by hearing how much her son meant to our HF Bruins community.

Because of COVID-19 concerns, there will not be a memorial service at this time.

I was just having a quick look at Peter's Twitter account and the thing that struck me is the sheer normality of it and the suddenness with which the posts stop - there's just regular content, plenty of hockey-related comments as you'd expect and other everyday stuff, up to and including two completely unremarkable posts on the day he passed away...and then nothing. Really brought home the fragility of life and the way things can go from normal to very much not in the blink of an eye.

As a species we crave control and certainty, but we really don't have any. All we can do is make the most of today and however many more 'todays' we have, and just, I don't know, just be good, and kind, and thankful, and do our best with what we have. I know so little about Peter's life but the kindness part he definitely had down, and his education and learning were obvious, and those alone are cause for celebration and some comfort that he'd enjoyed and made the most of the all-too-short time that he had on this earth. May he rest well.

 

[Fenway]

I was just having a quick look at Peter's Twitter account and the thing that struck me is the sheer normality of it and the suddenness with which the posts stop - there's just regular content, plenty of hockey-related comments as you'd expect and other everyday stuff, up to and including two completely unremarkable posts on the day he passed away...and then nothing. Really brought home the fragility of life and the way things can go from normal to very much not in the blink of an eye.

As a species we crave control and certainty, but we really don't have any. All we can do is make the most of today and however many more 'todays' we have, and just, I don't know, just be good, and kind, and thankful, and do our best with what we have. I know so little about Peter's life but the kindness part he definitely had down, and his education and learning were obvious, and those alone are cause for celebration and some comfort that he'd enjoyed and made the most of the all-too-short time that he had on this earth. May he rest well.

Reading I could LOL while crying

https://twitter.com/talkinaway?lang=en

 

[Fenway]

His final tweet caused me to lose it

 

[chizzler]

RIP.

 

[Alicat]

I just got off the phone with Peter's Mom.

There was no warning and it happened quickly.

He had a full physical in April and everything looked fine but........ She said he simply wasn't old enough that they would do advanced heart testing that might have caught it and they elected not to have an autopsy.

She told me she and her husband were big Bruins fans during the Orr years and how much Peter enjoyed the games, having season tickets and talking to others about the game. He gave up his tickets because of his COVID-19 concerns.

She told me she and her husband were comforted by hearing how much her son meant to our HF Bruins community.

Because of COVID-19 concerns, there will not be a memorial service at this time.

So glad you were able to talk to his mom and they know how much we all loved Peter.

I am now angry on top of being sad.

I’m so tired of these age restrictions on things. Far too many young people are being diagnosed earlier and earlier for heart issues and certain cancers.

End rant.

 

[Fenway]

@Gee Wally - One thing I am certain of - Fugu would have loved Peter.

What hurts me the most is I really thought he could be the Bruins historian for the current generation.

He loved helping Bruins fans and out-of-towners deal with the byzantine way tickets are distributed.

When we decided another Mod was needed my list was very short and I am so happy he accepted.

This is what he wrote when he did

He came aboard as a Mod when our COVID-19 thread had become to be kind, a toxic landfill. I'll never forget that.

 

[neelynugs]

just seeing this now. terribly sad news. really enjoyed reading his thoughts, and he
was not only a brilliant guy but also incredibly respectful in discussion. i know i
learned a lot from him and he'll be missed.

 

[LSCII]

This sucks. Peter was a great poster and an even better person. This is a big loss for our board. RIP Peter...

 

[RustyBruins72]

I am heartbroken to make this announcement.

Talkinaway suffered a heart attack and passed in July and his obituary was published this weekend.

PETER JAMES CONLEY Obituary (1977 - 2021) Boston Globe

He was one of our most active posters and we were thrilled when he accepted our invitation to become a Mod.

I sensed something was wrong as he last logged in on the day he died and he was missing from an online trivia game at roughly the same time he stopped posting here.

He was only 44.

RIP Peter



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I certainly recognized his name on here but didn't chat with him much.
44 is SO young. RIP Peter. Condolences to your whole family and those here who knew him more than I did.

 

[TwineTickler]

I am heartbroken to make this announcement.

Talkinaway suffered a heart attack and passed in July and his obituary was published this weekend.

PETER JAMES CONLEY Obituary (1977 - 2021) Boston Globe

He was one of our most active posters and we were thrilled when he accepted our invitation to become a Mod.

I sensed something was wrong as he last logged in on the day he died and he was missing from an online trivia game at roughly the same time he stopped posting here.

He was only 44.

RIP Peter



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Oh man. So young. He was a great poster/HF Boards member. You'll be missed Peter. Thoughts are with his family.

 

[smack66]

sad to hear. R.I.P.

 

[Number8]

Just makes me very sad. RIP Peter.

Wish I had something more eloquent..... but just feel sad.

 

[tonino2424]

Way, Way, Way too young to pass. Rest in heaven Peter with your loved ones.

 

[DKH]

Blessings to his family. One of the good ones for sure, and part of the olde guard.

Life is way too short. Do not waste time on things that don't support you or bring you absolute joy.

Comfort to all.

Thanks for the reminder

everything should be based around what brings you joy

Peter was a gem

 

[Spooner st]

Another great one leaves... Rest in Peace Peter.

 

[rfournier103]

I am heartbroken for his family - both his blood family and for this family as well. I feel like we’ve been saying this too much around here lately, but make sure your loved ones know how much you love them, because we never know when our (or their) time might come.

May the Lord bless him and keep him.

Go easy, brother.

 

[StrBender]

This is just sad. He definitely accomplished a lot in the time he had on this earth. My heart goes out to his parents and friends outside of this site. It's the unexplainable ones that hurt the most. RIP.

 

[VanIsle]

RIP Peter, I always enjoyed reading your posts, I had no idea how smart he was. Gone way to soon.

 

[Tmac37]

Way too young. RIP.

 

[kjpm]

Very sad news. Rest in peace, Peter. I hope his family and friends are able to take solace knowing how many people's lives he touched with his words over the years.

 

[GordonHowe]

I was just having a quick look at Peter's Twitter account and the thing that struck me is the sheer normality of it and the suddenness with which the posts stop - there's just regular content, plenty of hockey-related comments as you'd expect and other everyday stuff, up to and including two completely unremarkable posts on the day he passed away...and then nothing. Really brought home the fragility of life and the way things can go from normal to very much not in the blink of an eye.

As a species we crave control and certainty, but we really don't have any. All we can do is make the most of today and however many more 'todays' we have, and just, I don't know, just be good, and kind, and thankful, and do our best with what we have. I know so little about Peter's life but the kindness part he definitely had down, and his education and learning were obvious, and those alone are cause for celebration and some comfort that he'd enjoyed and made the most of the all-too-short time that he had on this earth. May he rest well.

Typically well said.

I would only add that today, never mind tomorrow, is not guaranteed. Bad things happen to good people, which is why I'm an agnostic.

The most subversive thing you can do is to be a good person. Generosity of spirit, kindness, thoughtfulness. These traits are not rewarded in this world, but matter most nonetheless.

I suspect Peter Conley believed the same.

Thank you Fenway for talking with his mom, and it is good to know she realizes how many appreciated her son in this space.

Rest well Peter. We send the good thought to your family.

 

[The National]

Just horrible. Was always a pleasure reading his posts. Thoughts are with the family, way too young, RIP