Tamtam, you are so right. It is time for us to realize how selfish we can all be at times. The world does not revolve around ERHE even though we have high hopes for it. Orangedad was always a gentleman and set a great example for us on this board.
Condolences are certainly in order and I should have been the first to express mine. Sorry Mark I was not online at all this weekend. I lost my father 12 years ago and the pain has not left, but the memory of him and his lessons for me have not left.
To that end I wish Mark and his family wonderful memories of their (father/husband/friend/mentor/confidant) and the shared knowledge that the legacy of his memory reflects the character that he sustained, and in the end that is all a man can ask for.
As to an apology, I think Mark would be the first to say that it is not appropriate or needed. Mark right or wrong set himself up to be an ORACLE for this board and as such should be held accountable for his postings.