As to many Andrew was a friend of mine. I will miss him much. The missing details about his death makes it even more difficult to comprehend.  I have come to my own conclusion but without the facts don't wish my assumptions to become part of the archives. I would ask that others please respect his memory unless you have some real facts. I will though tell you a story of how we became friends. 
    I had posted a picture years back of a part that I had for sale. In the background was a sea shell from Australia for my uncle a vet who was also a shell collector. Andrew sent me an email telling me all about this shell I had in the picture. A few dozen emails later a package shows up at my door. He took the time to collect and label a bunch of shells from his homeland for me to give to my uncle. That was the start of a great email friendship. I will miss him and wish his family the best. I hope the seashells on the other side are beautiful my friend. 

Bill

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On Sep 5, 2010, at 12:17 AM, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> I am deeply saddened to hear of this. I've other friends in NZ as well
> as Australia.
> 
> This last comment poses a bit of a mystery surrounding his death.
> 
> John Rodgers
> 
> 88 GL Driver
> On 9/4/2010 10:23 PM, Jim Arnott wrote:
>> on Tuesday was tracked to Los Angeles. From there, he sent a brief
>> message saying he would not be back in New Zealand.