This is really sad. 24?!? I always assumed he was my age or so (mid-thirties)...I had no idea he was so young. He packed a lot in those 24 years, apparently.
That's just really, really sad. His devotion to 'Nova was worn on his sleeve. He put so much into the place.
He certainly had a zest for life, and went full-tilt, from all I've gathered. Nobody should have to go at 24, no matter what. That's just way too young...