He and I stayed in touch. Discussed Denver last month. Our last conversation was after my wife passed, he sent me "I love you Ron". He gave me a smile when I really needed it. I will miss him, but I will see him again when it's my time.
My sincere condolences on such a sad loss. May your fond memories comfort you and also this promise of God found at John 5:28 Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.