I had been into his music for some time thanks to an irascible redhead I was dating at the time; that music spoke to me as clearly as a friend in a face-to-face conversation. Was over in Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War the time I got the news - broke my heart.
That death was a kick in the gut for me too.
Thanks for your service sir and thanks for fighting to preserve my freedom! I hope you enjoyed the video.