Death is kind of depressing. Here in VS it has touched us more than once, and recently. Additionally, I'm sure we all have our own private dealings with the wily black bastard that don't make it into the VS forums. I still check the DoD press released for Iraq and Afghanistan casualties on daily basis to see who I know.

So to put it all in perspective, this guy obviously knew how to keep it real. Read and smile in his memory.

If only we could all be remembered this way...

I kinda want to go to that party.

Its actually only about 10 min from where I used to live in Virginia.

This has to be the best obit that I've ever read. I feel like I knew the guy. I get who he was and I understand why he'll be missed. Good luck to ya, Fred! I raise a glass for ya.

Sounds like he is being buried in accordance with my wishes.