He was a person who excelled with a combination of passion, compassion, humor, and style, making a significant impact on those around him. Regardless of whether people knew his identity or not, everyone felt a connection to him, recognizing him as one of their own.
As Maya Angelou eloquently expressed, "He thrived with passion and compassion, humor and style. We had him whether we know who he was or did not know, he was ours and we were his."