To Tom Hunt, wherever you are.

I realize cyberspace is not endless. Neither do I know what happens when you die. I do know that I had thousands of interesting conversations with a man who taught me everything I know about maori culture. He was a fascinating man. We got to know each other very well online, through chats on irc and emails. Even on the phone. This went on for years. I then went to New Zealand, sponsored by my Uni to write a thesis on Maori music and culture. I then stayed with Tom's brother Shane because at that point, Tom lived in Australia. He had worked in the military, in the SAS and I got to hear fascinating stories from there. I was about 25 years old. He was 50. I learned alot from him, and I think he learned alot from me. Sadly, I never got to meet Tom, with whom I'd kept in touch for years. He died, way too young, leaving his girlfriend and children behind.

So wherever you are - thanks for everything.