We see little more than an ID and an avatar of most who contribute here, without much knowledge of who they are in "real life" or how they touch others' lives and affect their personal environment, but it was clear that Kurt was always a half-full guy, and a human being of character and integrity ... I don't remember him ever taking the negative route on anything, and yet almost always had something of import to say. Thanks for this story and background ... seems he was as humble as he was classy and kind, and he will be missed. RIP.