Have you recently lost a close audiophile buddy? What has it taught you?

I live in Arkansas, but my brother Audiophiles are always welcome in my home.   

Sorry for your loss - mountainsong.I know that you will find another Audiophile there in NYC. Seek out a NY or NJ Audio club. Keep me posted on this development.Happy Listening!

I lost a good friend two years ago, he was in the industry but was a music lover to the core.....  had over 5000 albums and a few thousand CDs 

I was going through a tough time, I had recently come close to dying and had a long road back, but it was nothing compared to how he suffered.   He went down hill fast and was gone in 8 months ....It taught me that life is short and there's always someone out there worse off than you.

I miss digging out classic deep tracks and talking hi fi.....

Losing a friend is losing a part of your life. In the past five years or so I have lost my best friend (a fellow audiophile), my brother, and my parents.

It is a sorry thought to think that everyone we have ever met or loved will die. But that is the lesson of this life. 

Music is the one happy constant in my life. It endures: another lesson.

Lost a great audiophile friend a long time ago. I learnt lots from him, he introduced me to Guy Clark's music making, among so many other things.  I've only been blessed by my audio mates: increasingly rare skills shared, collaborated on projects, generous with time, music, gear, friendship.   My take on the audio community is that we are enriched by our shared love of music, and the pursuit of fidelity.  We tend to be ready to share our interests and help carry on this most interesting pursuit. Thanks to all who share, so we learn, and in turn share.