the funeral was outstanding! the celebration was even better!! got a chance to meet his comrades,,, one of which who was with him when he died. he swears no foul play. we were all able to share a great smoke, along with a keg of heineken and some great bbq. he certainly had many facets of his life, as i only knew a few of the hundred-or-so people there.... back at my lady's place, enjoying an alpine stout! thank you all for the support!!