Well, Ma used to say that if you cant say something nice, shut yer gawtdamn mouth.
Did not know the man, he probably yelled at me a few times during my short time here.....I just cant recall them.
RIP
I think it says a lot about a place, or a group of people, that would take the time to check in on an internet friend or acquaintance if they have not heard from him in a while.
Pretty comforting really.