Generally I'm a lurker here. I've been fortunate to attend a few VFP conferences, including Whilfest and one in Kansas City. Although I never knew him other than as a writer and a speaker, the relationship he had with his family was obvious. My heart goes out to his wife - what a tragedy to be on vacation and loose your entire family all at once! May she find strength right now in God, and the expressions of sorrow that so many are writing right now.