I am Thanassis from Greece, currently travelling around Europe with Dwight. He immediately told me the terrible news as I was standing near him at the time he got it.
Just to let you know that Derek touched people beyond the shores of the US. I had an occassional but ongoing (several years) off-line communication with Derek about various things. In fact, the boots I wear (Cruiserworks) on my longer tours were both Derek's suggestion and subsequent intervention. There is also a phrase he used (about birthdays) that I found witty/appropriate and have adopted for my own use.
We had always said we would definetely meet when I finally made it to the US.
A good man. My respects. Thanassis
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
