What a shame. At least he had a long good life. My bush is just
starting leaves in zone 5, but I'll remember him as long as it lives.
They do say we're not really dead till nobody remembers us.

My Graham Thomas rose is just budding now, and I also remember him when
I look at many others for his wise words about them all. God just took
on a pretty good helper in the garden of paradise.....

--
Jane Lumley