Had a few exchanges with him and a PM or two. The guy was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He posted on a few other forums for while after cutting back here. And then his posts all stop shortly after reporting some very serious health setbacks. I thought he was gone them. But I'm glad he lasted much longer.
From time to time, the internet provides us a few opportunities to meet and converse with some truly great folks. Candyman was one of those.