Oof! What terrible news to see when coming here.
What an amazing human. I knew he was fighting something. His humor would have never let it be known the severity. He was on here right until the end. RIP @Bols so sorry for his family’s loss. They got to see this legend in person.
I’m really sorry to hear this. Bols was a great poster. Condolences to his family. He is going to be missed
I am 100% sure that this is the most Bols-approved post thus far.
Learned about this late last night and it is such a bummer… His sense of humor and positivity made this a better place. Life’s a trip, hope he’s found peace on the other side… God speed brother
Man it’s rare that I read through every post in a thread but this one was really sad to read…
I’m not as close and connected as many of you are here. It’s really touching and it actually makes me feel like I’m left out of something special. The thoughts and memories so many of you have shared really are a reflection of everyone in here and how important this place is to you.
I will never be as close as some of you are here, but it is something to be cherished among you and envied by others.
@Nate what an amazing gesture that was.
@frm710 pulled at my heartstrings big time reading that last message. To be the special person that Bols trusted with it brings men to tears. Not with sadness but with the truth how special any kind of bond can be.
@Bols i didn’t know you well, but it’s obvious you were loved and cared about by so many. I honestly feel like I missed out in some way on a very special person. Everyone deserves to rest easy…but it’s obvious you earned your place up there as well as here 
Goodbye brother @Bols. A Den legend forever.
Words of wisdom. Sometimes the best move you can make is pausing for a moment and NOT sending something that you’ve spent time writing. I’ve been thankful I’ve done that more than once.
@Nate - this whole thread is a testament of what you created. Thank-you thank-you and thanks once again.
I am extremely grateful to be working from home today as I sit here bawling my eyes out over the loss of a man I’ve never met. I joined this forum less than a year ago (preparing for the 2025 draft). In this short period of time I grew to love @Bols . I could always count on him for kind words, a fantastic sense of humor, and a “like” of my posts. I feel I am a better man for having known him. Thank you @bols!
Very sad to read this.
Best wishes to the family.
@Bols Was the Best! He set the bar high for us, never failed to deliver a laugh. I find myself already looking for his granny post…sort of this can’t be real feeling…. 
Brutal news.
Rest in peace, my friend. Thank you for all of the laughs. You will be missed.
We’re busy today at work, but I keep finding time to come back here and read all of these wonderful comments. I guess this is the message board equivalent of a wake. I hope to have half as many people saying nice things about me when I pass.
Very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your friends and family.
Ain’t that the truth
No doubt about it, Bols was a special guy and essential glue in The Den. I admire how he negotiated the last stages of his life, occasionally stating the awful truth, but mainly living above and beyond it. And laughing and joking and caring and hoping. He’s a lock for first ballot Den Hall of Fame.
Love you, brother!! God bless you!
What a great guy, and what a huge loss to our community. You will be fondly remembered and missed around here, Bols. Can’t believe I won’t get to talk Michigan football with you this fall, but I know you’ll be watching wherever you are.
RIP Bols.
I am pretty shook by this news. I was literally laughing about some post he made yesterday or for sure this week (time is fluid). It was an off color meme for sure and I was like damn I hope I have that energy when I get his age…or even next week.
Yea great tribute to him this thread is. Brings tears to my eyes. I keep expecting him to show up and crack some jokes to lighten the mood but I know that aint happening. We lost a great one.
