Have followed the thread - and not having known Pete personally - have abstained except to offer small comfort at the beginning.

Was saddened to read the 'Obit' prefix today as I thought he was through and brething unaided.

My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends both on the 'Cat and elsewhere; I feel lessened not to have known Pete as if even a tenth of the plaudits to him I have read are true - he was one hell of a person.

Don't mean to sound trite, but God can always use a good singer / player / dancer - it's a shame we have to lose them to achieve it.

God rest Pete and God bless those who survive and love him

Muttley (JohnW) Australia