Linda -
As much as I (or anyone else that knew Derek) could be saddened by this happening, I'd like to think that somewhere in the clouds, there was the following conversation:
Sal: Welcome aboard, kid!
Derek: Thanks, got here sooner than I thought, but, what can I say, but, 'Glad to finally meet ya.'
Sal: Thanks kid, I knew you were a fan. Word gets around. By the way, seems you had yourself a bunch of fans down there, too!
Derek: Yeah, I'll miss 'em all, especially her...
Bob
