I met Mouse fairly soon after I joined Shure and had the pleasure of having him as a friend and colleague for nearly 15 years. While I never saw him as often as others (I live in London) I would go over to Chicago many times per year and there wasn't a single time I wouldn't either get dinner, go to a game, hang out in the studio or do so something fun with him. What an absolute spark of life Mouse was. I admired his energy, I was amazed by his never ending support and positivity, he was a real role model and mentor. I got dragged into the spectrum battles albeit on this side of the pond and Mouse was an inspiration that I'll always carry. Strangely enough I have a spectrum meeting this morning. A few years ago, Mouse and Jo were in London and we went to see the Stones and what a memorable night that was. My wife met Mouse for the first time that evening and recalled how full of energy and life he was. When I told her the sad news she said if we all carried even a little bit of that spark Mouse had the world would be a far better place. Rest easy my dear friend. All my love to Jo and all of Mark's family and friends .