I remember one argument that ensued in the discord and he even quit the group for some time. He was a believer in people's need to get along with each other, otherwise, what was the point.

My deepest sympathies to all those who were close to him.
May he rest in peace.I am shocked. I saw some of your twits yesterday, @jaynie and I did not quite undertsand. I was busy doing other things and did not bother to find out. This is a really sad news. I knew @wales only through comments interchange, but I was fond of him. I liked his no-bullshit attitude. I am deeply moved by your post and I know I will have a long day ahead of me processing @wale's death.