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I did not know Monte, but even as a fairly new member here it was obvious that he was a unique and highly regarded member of this community. My sincere condolonces to his family and friends.
angus, while we don't get to see Mark full-on in that picture it has always been my a favorite of mine (not just of him, but a favorite picture in general), because it captures an explorative spirit - an interest in connecting with cephalopods and learning more about them, and perhaps an attempt for vice-versa. It's a great photo, and it indeed captures a good deal of Monty's essence.angus;159496 said:I'm very sorry to hear this.
I remember meeting Monty at Tonmocon (that's my picture of him communing with a cuttlefish on the announcement page!) and liking him at once. He was smart, funny, and fun to be around. He also had the gift of being able to share his extensive knowledge without ever seeming arrogant - a gift that I have noticed is common in the Tonmo community, but very much rarer in the world in general.