a warrior on the field of ideas

Although I first came to know Ned politically, my affection for him and his views transcended politics. I say this because I always believed Ned was a warrior on the field of ideas. On the battlefields of education and ecology, he was one of my heroes in particular - always there when you needed him but never expecting anything in return. Ned was true to his beliefs. He never parsed words or phrases for political gain. There is so much for so many who engage in political debate today to learn from him - especially when so few say what they mean, and mean what they say.

I miss Ned,

Frank Grundman