The community is just like life in an essence. Things will change, people will move on to other things, and eventually new people will come and we will all make new friends and the community will progress on and grow. It may be hard to see people go, and even a bit sad, but these things happen. The best thing to do is wish the best for them and remember all the good times. Living in the past does nothing but bring heartache, but hoping for a better future can help us improve from what we are now.
Even though I didn't know you personally Tomcat, this is still a bit saddening for me, but I wish you the best in your endeavors none the less.