Salute to the stunning soldier! So many memories of our times together but the one I value the most is saving the life of a tiny hummingbird up at the land (now Drala Mountain Center) during my Seminary in 1994. Such a tiny creature, infinitely precious and barely alive. We knew nothing for how to care for it but we sat there for hours saying mantras while I dropped single beads of water into its beak. And in the 3rd hour, it got up and flew to the nearest tree. It was a miracle and we were so elated that we cried. It felt like we saved joy that day and I remember it vividly and gratefully. It seemed you were always there when I might need an escort or protector so I came to think of you that way. You were there when I had some of my peak experiences. And you were really great at asking the good questions! I don't know who gave you the name Stunning Soldier, but I suspect it was the Vidyadhara. You loved him so much, it was an inspiration to anyone who could see your devotion. I'll see you on the flipside, Brian, my fellow comrade-in-arms.