There are no words that will do. I have lost many people that I love. To loose a fellow miner is a serious thing for us. We all have stories of near misses and close calls. Most of us guys share stories like that with pride. We wear those experiences like badges of honor. We share our scars and bruises with each other because we understand. There is no one among us that does not feel loss at this mans passing. I never met the man, nor ever even heard the name, but I know the love of the hunt. I know the hardships and the fantastic highs. I will not say "at least he died doing what he loved". That wont do. I will say, I heard them streets are made of gold! Leave some for the rest of us!
From the bottom of my heart,
Rest in peace brother.
Chris