We all have over the years had relatives, friends and parents pass away leaving an emptiness. Some more than others and I'm sure it hinges on how close we are to the person. Sometimes the feeling hits for people you get closer to and don't realize how fond you are of them. Ernie was one of those guys. You just like him. Easy to talk with, lots of ideas to learn from and just a pleasant person to be around. I felt that loss today with the news but know he is now comfortable. He will be missed a lot by me. I hope he meets my dad, they will like each other. God bless the family.