I hope he is in a better place Tom. At least his disorder is no longer a concern for him. Sounds like he got out quickly as well. There is something to be said for that as a positive.

You will probably reflect on your interaction with him from time to time over the future years. It must be getting on two years now that my local friend passed. I still find myself thinking of him periodically.

It is never nice to see anyone experience the loss of a friend. Usually we have only a few at best really.