Your timing is quite strange, as I was actually viewing all the comments about him 5 minutes ago and reflecting (and crying a bit, too). He was such an amazing guy, almost a father figure to me on here. Sadly I was never able to meet him.
I didn't realize how much effort he poured into his work , shame hes gone. But he did inspire many , so its just a matter of time before someone picks off where he left off.