My last impression of Gene last week (Dec 11) in the transit lounge of Kathmandu airport: he was content, tired but braving each step, carrying only a laptop as hand-luggage, saying he was happy with having passed on his responsibilities to Jeff and the others at Tibetan Buddhist Research Center; a man at peace with himself and with what he had done in this life.
Happy trails, Gene, and thanks for all your work in preserving the Buddhadharma !!!