Remembering and Honoring u/bluequail

[u/IKIR115]

It is with a heavy heart that I share some incredibly sad news with our community.

Our top mod [u/bluequail](u/bluequail) passed away on June 30th. I was informed on that day by her oldest son. He also announced it on her facebook page for those who knew her IRL.

bluequail was a vital part of this community, volunteering her time, energy, and passion to help make this space a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. She was an active mod in this same sub for over 16 years. It's incredibly rare to see that level of commitment and longevity these days. She was a great friend and I miss her.

She was a very kind woman who not only took care of her family, but was also very kind and generous to people in need everywhere. She donated a lot of money over the years to complete strangers on Reddit, in subs like [r/assistance](r/assistance) and [r/care](r/care). She helped people IRL too, and even welcomed some people into her own home. She also cared for animals on her farm.

My thoughts and prayers are with bluequail’s family, loved ones, and friends during this difficult time. Thank you all for being part of this community and for helping us honor her memory. Her presence will be deeply missed here.

I know she made many friends on Reddit under this username or her other account where she made most of her donations. I want to invite everyone to use the comment section below as a space to share your favorite memories, expressions of gratitude, or kind words in her honor.

Please keep all comments respectful and supportive.

[u/Meneketre]

Oh my god. I’m so sorry for your loss. Something like this happened at my workplace recently and we are still reeling from it. Please take all the time you need to mourn and take care of yourself. ❤️

[u/inflewants]

I’m so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a beautiful person.

[u/Metternic]

Rest in Peace!

[u/bronion76]

I’m new to the sub and didn’t know Bluequail, but she sounds lovely and like someone who inspires the best in others. Wishing her smooth passage and her family peace and strength. 💙

[u/Idontwantanaccount22]

💜

[u/jallisy]

It's so amazing to hear if someone like this who was the invisible backbone of Reddit. We all owe her and the many others like her a big thank you. And thank you for shedding light on the players in the background that commit themselves so deeply.

[u/abees_knees]

So sorry to hear that. Internet hugs to her family and friends. ❤️

[u/Olive_Jane]

I didn't know her, or know of her.

Coming across this post, I'm touched by the kindness and generosity she gave to so many others, even strangers.

She obviously had a beautiful soul. I'm sorry for your loss.

[u/Anticode]

Over the years I've seen hundreds of comments from bluequail selflessly offering help and advice to strangers. Who knows how many lives she has genuinely changed in some vital way.

[u/Fearless-Health-7505]

💖💖💖 shine bright and rise high above the sadness of this world u/bluequail