i appreciated the fact that his contributions, both here and 16ga.com, were invariably pleasant, polite and positive - he seemed to be immune to the urge to engage in the customary saber rattling that seems to delight many here. i have no doubt he was a top-drawer hunting companion.
godspeed, good sir, and kindest condolences to the family.

"it's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards."
lewis carroll, Alice in Wonderland