[proud American in Canada]

"I will never forget this quote. Well stated."

Yes it is, Dolly--so very true.

I like the idea of a fund for flowers for his family.

Since he was so patriotic,would a red/white/blue bouquet be nice, or would it be strange? Perhaps with Free Republic on the ribbons?

[Miss Marple]

Oh, what a shame! I always enjoyed his posts as well, and he was so young! I will pray for him and his family.

[No Blue States]

Red White and Blue from FR sounds perfect to me.
What would we need?
A paypal account, A florist in the area, An address to send it to? Permission from the Family and JimRob?