Last Saturday a friend of mine and member of this board passed away.  He suffered a massive heart attack and died within 10 minutes, before paramedics arrived at the home of friends he was visiting.  

Larry was a tennis player and, although a smoker, thought he was in good health.  He was 60 when he died.  The autopsy indicated that his arteries were clogged.  

Larry posted as Lencho. (Lencho is Larry in Spanish; he learned Spanish many years ago as a member of the Peace Corps.)  Because he was very open about his lifestyle (and also because of our conversations) I feel comfortable in making this announcement.

Larry was a historian and a person with a keen interest in politics.  We spent many enjoyable hours debating these and related subjects—-as well as comparing notes about out experiences with providers we've seen.

I will miss him.  Rest in peace, my friend.