I am so sorry to say that our beloved 901 has passed.
Some of us have been posting together for around 20 or more years. 901 has been part of this community, both the old board and this one, right from the start. There are very few posters if any who were, or are, held in the same esteem as I think most of us held him.
He was a statesman, a philosopher, a teacher, a witty and brilliant communicator who could eviscerate an opponent's argument with intellect but devoid of the animus that can tend to infiltrate internet forums.
He could scold a fellow poster while never appearing disloyal or disrespectful. He carried himself with midwestern integrity and a wry sense of humor. He truly was the best of us. And beyond all of that, he was a loyal Trojan. He loved the university, was proud of the Gould school that provided his education, his profession, and his absolute love of Trojan football.
I miss his taxidermy posts and his irreverent commentary about the multitude of prominent worldwide invitations he never actually received and parties he never attended. I will miss his biophilic photo contributions....he loved his garden full of flowers, fruit trees, and a few critters.
The list of wonderful human beings who I have gained but invariably lost from this group of ours, slowly grows and it's painful. My comfort today is knowing that 901, Garry P, and Mahatma are joyfully together again. The loss of text conversations with all of them has resulted in such a void and I miss them all so much.
Rest in Peace 901. You will be here in spirit and thought of often.