Our many condolences to the Schmidt family. Kara and I will miss Al deeply. One of the most intelligent and passionate men either of us had the pleasure of knowing. We could discuss politics, pop culture, or just life like we had known Al our entire lives. He would stay with Kara if she was closing alone to make sure she was safe because that was just the type of man he was. He lived more in his short time than many people do in 100 years and we are better people for knowing him. You will be missed Al, but as Obi-Wan said “If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.”