This year started out with great promise of good things to come. Unfortunately, it didn't make it very far without another tragedy. I lost another close personal friend today. Bryan "KidHype" Smith from Retro Gaming Radio. Like Al Gross, Bryan was an individual who you are better off knowing.
With Al, his passing was somewhat expected as he was 84 years old and had a massive stroke. Bryan, was a year younger than I am and other than having Diabetes, he looked fine. Bryan died on the operating table while they were trying to operate on an infection caused by his Diabetes.
Bryan was a great friend and will be missed.
If you knew him, and would like to say something, Shane Monroe has posted a message on his forums. Those can be found Here