Lightning was one of two people I met at my first SASS match, also, (meaning other than in passing,) someone I had conversation with.
Seemed I had always known him. A friend from that day, nearly 17 years ago. He lived the Cowboy Way and showed it to others.
Shared untold numbers of matches, meals at the same table, range affairs, club business, along with his lovely wife, Ms Dee.
He showed kindness and humor, always, but if he paused for a moment in conversation he was about to give you a piece of wisdom.
His loss is too great.
Harley.