I met Hal for the first time some years ago at a Melbourne wedding and within all the the activities around the wedding. A few years later we saw each others on a nice gathering in Arizona where we had great time together. Hal took us all on gliding flights, which I will never forget and what I understood when flying with him and talking during the flight, flying was his compassion. He was so easy to approach and good company and I was devoststed when I heard the news, even that I only have a short history knowing him. I will always remember him and he has a place in my heart.