Terminator: Death never seems to be a timely event, and the situation that took your friend was indeed tragic. Everyone who floats that drift with any frequency will no doubt be effected in some fasion. I went out and got an inflatable vest, for istance.

I always default to this thought when someone dies: That is that their life should be celebrated. Your friend died doing what he loved, doing what we all love to do. Not withering away in a nurseing home. When the powers that be decide to take me, I hope I too, am fortunate enough to go doing what I love to do. Take care and keep fishing.