Thank you Rob for the post, and context behind DBIrie... never knew or thought much about where that nickname came from, its perfectly fitting. In fact, it will mark his headstone--couldn’t have it any other way. He appreciated you so much, to the point of the first time i was in Negril, i wasn’t in my room more than 10 minutes and DBIrie was pulling me out the door to one of your webcasts... and i remember thinking 'like why do i need to see a webcast from a place that i am at already' but of course i went, and also dragged along the other 8 people who were with us. David was super excited to introduce me to you and for us to experience the webcast which was from LTU i think, and then again the next morning for the Jamacian Cowboy dude.... it was great, there was a small group of people from this Board and the vibe and community was immediately understood as was David’s desire (or demands as it might have been) to take me there. Have attended quite a few since and always have appreciated what you do. I also remember the next day David's excitment for me to meet smith, which was an equal pleasure as the night before.

I am sitting here writing a few words for the ceremony which is just over a week away. And plan to tell a few stories from JA times, but will now also add some context behind the nickname, its origin and what its originator said—plan to read your post above--about my uncle. Thank you for sharing that. Think ill also read the lyrics to Three Little Birds a song, poem and edict by the most important philosopher and prophet of our time

@Rob upon the next reach, when we deliver some ashes to 7 mile, would be honored to have you along if you are up for it.

thanks to all for the kind words. much respect and hail up to DBIrie

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