Hang in there Gene. It sounds like he was an amazing guy and his memory will be cherished.

Still staying positive and hoping for the best, Gene.  He works in mysterious ways sometimes.

Gene,

I just checked the forum this morning and was saddened to hear of your family's tragedy. Ping sounds like he was a hell of a guy. You and your family are in my thoughts at this sad time in your lives. My sincere condolence.
Sue

EDIT: Found a news report from LA:

http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20110928/HURBLOG/110929561/-1/entertainment?Title=Boater-missing-after-morning-collision

How terrible.  I'll keep you all in my prayers. 

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Ping trully does sound like an amazing guy.

I'm so sorry and saddened by this news... God bless his family

Sorry to hear that Gene. It is a sad news. My condolences to his and your family. It is a bumpy life.
Best wishes for you all.

Ping sounds like an amazing man.  It must have been a pleasure to have known him.  God bless him and your family.

Sorry to hear the news I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Gene, Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and family.
Sal 

Gene
our condolences and prayers go out to his family and yours
   Paul

Gene, we send our prayers to you and your family.  - Paul and Irene

Gene, sorry to hear. Please surround yourself with family and friends.
                                                                          
                                                                             Luke

May God be close to you and your family Gene.

Our prayers are with you and your family.

John

So sorry to hear this Gene
My condolences to you and the Family

My dear friends, once again I and the family thank you for your prayers and kind words. Your prayers and ours have been answered. Such a senseless accident could not be explained knowing Ping like we did. An autopsy was done this evening and the cause of death was determine to have been a heart attack and not the accident. The family can rest assured that he was called to his reward by our Lord and he went out doing what he loved.

Praise God for he is always good.
"gene"

Gene,
May God Bless you all.

Peg, CT

Gene, praise Him. I thank God for giving you strength.

Just signed on tonight after several weeks and just now learned of this tragedy  Ping and his family will be in our prayers.

Dave & Glenda

I just saw this too. Wow that is sad. You have my prayers for your family. 

Gene, I am so sorry for your loss. Pleae accept my condolences.

Navid.