I started with Micro Trains back in 2001 and met Kirk at the "NSC" con here in Medford the following year. Good guy, really good. Always happy it seemed. Over the years he was my go to when I hit research walls and was always willing to go the extra mile to help me out. Since then we had time to talk at shows we both attended and he was a great reflection on what this hobby is and the folks in it (positive) He found out I was a Journalist in another life and occasionally offered to save a few pages if I wanted to write anything....but I never took him up on it given my responsibilities here. In hindsight....
He'll be greatly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of his company. RIP
Joe