...important to him is to let us know that DU was a part of his life that he appreciated so much as to die in our cybernetic arms.

As we do not live forever; knowing as much it is well to live well in the sense of honoring life's experiences. He seems to have done so, from what I know of my limited exposure to him.

As I lay dying, I expect I'll want to remember DU as a wonderful part of my life as it caused me to think and rethink.

I joined a few years later with a bunch of other Obama supporters/volunteers. He was a great person to know in MIRT, I liked his balanced approach and learned from him. I'm really hoping that wasn't his final post, but I know he was ill.

The last we heard from him may be the last we'll hear.