I won't get too deep into melancholy, but I was pretty much shattered by the news of the passing of literary great Jerry Pournelle. A literary giant whose influence will last well beyond his passing, with his texts being revered by some in the military as teaching tools for young officers. I read the covers off Prince of Mercenaries, Go Tell the Spartans, West of Honor... Anyhow. A part of my childhood died today. The world is a sadder place for not having Jerry in it. RIP grand master.
