Thank you to Miss C, Mr C, Growler and Nick for representing the VP at the service, and Miss C for the full description.
This is the first time I have lost a 'virtual' friend like this and it is strange that I find all the same kind of memories of his sage words come back, just like those of people I have known and lost in 'real life'.
I hope it was some comfort to his family that he will never be forgotten by people he never met in person, as well as the many he will have helped and supported (and chastised!) in the flesh.