I received the news yesterday afternoon at the Smackdown. It is always difficult to understand why good people are taken from us way too early. Morty was one of those good guys. I didn't know him well but whenever I did see him it was always special.

Sitting in the stands last night watching the race it wasn't quite the same. Morty had been battling the big C and in talking to Andrew he was battling it hard. My hope is that Jack and Dwight were part of the welcoming committee yesterday when Morty arrived.

To Debbie and Drew you have my heartfelt sympathy. Rest in peace Morty! Gone but certainly not forgotten.