Thank you retiredcash for that post, I feel the same . In this age of computers /internet- we form new friendships in that kind of syber way. I am also older... if we were living in same town then maybe getting together to share memories and pay respect would be a great idea, but in this format- the best I can do (and I noticed everyone doing the same as we read each other mind) is do not post for one day other then something about Al. 

 All the best ,

     Cal.