Ernest Van Leeuwen - Gone at 94

"Ernie" passed quietly this morning, one month after suffering a mild stroke. He was a genuinely nice man, a courageous marathon runner, and a pioneer in the retail video business. He was one amazing character, seemingly without an enemy in the world, and without the slightest hint of guile in his actions. Ernie was a rarity in Los Angeles: A REAL PERSON.
He cared deeply about the Earth's resources and overpopulation, and most of his free time in his later years was dedicated to spreading the word about it. He was the oldest participant in the L.A. Marathon the last 4 years he ran it. He had been in training for this years run, but it wasn't in the cards. He was, along with Rod, like a father to me, and will be missed.