I am only hearing of this today. The forum will never be the same again.
Life truly is something special and he was one of a kind. It is news like this that makes you reflect on the little things, and that, ideally, even in those moments that aren't quite what we would like for them to be, there's always something positive to look back on. This thread, and the entire forum for that matter, proves just how special he was.
Rest in peace, Bass.