Thanks Christian and Viv for expressing what I feel.
This is a terrible loss to us all.
Ron was so kind and helpful with advice before my recent trip to LA
and I was sorry at the time I could not reach his part of the world.
It would have been a great priviledge to meet him - too late now.
My deepest sympathy to Mary Ann and his family.

Carol

> On Fri, 11 Aug 2000 22:06:49 +1000, Christian Gerzner wrote:
> <big snip>
> >Ron was, as some have already said, passionate about this activity
> >we all enjoy. Many of us are. Sadly, sometimes, decisions seem to
> >be made which are questionable.
> >
> >I think Ron might have made one of those, yet I respect him for
> >the making of it. I have no doubt that he questioned it and
> >decided to accept the risks.
> >I grieve,
> >Christian
>
> Yes indeed, this is a great sadness & a huge loss to all those folk who
Ron
> has willing helped over the years. I'd like to think he has become a star
> in the heavens so he will never be forgotten. May Peace, Strength and Love
> be with his family & friends at this time.
> Viv
>