[fivetoes]

I went up to his house to talk to his neighbors to see if I could get Crystal's cell phone number and had good talk with them.

It seems that the fire was extinguished and the fire department left around 9:00 pm. At 11:15 they were awaken to the sound of a small explosion and what sounded like popcorn. Apparently the fire had not gotten to his reloading room the first time and it flared back up after everyone was gone except a lone sheriff's deputy.

The neighbors said that was just like Al. He wasn't going out without a bang.

From what they said the second fire was more intense than the first one.

I talked with Crystal this morning and she is holding up as well as can be expected. Her Mom and sister are with her.

The Fife and Drum Corps have contacted me and they will be playing at his memorial service.

[cibco]

2nd Amend bump!

[Robert Teesdale]

Thanks to you and Dorie for being there for Crystal. I can't imagine the horrific shock she's in. I'm glad to hear she has her family with her.

May he walk with God.

[snopercod]

At 11:15 they were awaken to the sound of a small explosion and what sounded like popcorn.

Same way that CHIEF_Negotiator (Herb Meadows) died. From CHIEF negotiator dies in east Houston house fire Thread II:

[His wife]...was watching television in the home's living room when she heard a loud pop and her husband shouting from the back of the home.

Here's another "accidental" fire in Houston: Lobbyist found shot to death in burned home spoke of fear [per CHIEF negotiator arson murder]

[kitchen]

This is terrible news. Colorado and RKBA everywhere have lost a good friend.