Thank you Mr. Hayek

I'd like to share a brief story with you. I was at BaselWorld 2009 walking through the Swatch Group's booths on the way to the DOXA booth. I had just cleared the Omega booth - which was CRAZY busy owing to the release of the new Ploprof. I was "walking with a purpose" as I had an appointment to make. And right down the middle of the hall, there was almost a parting of the waves. People moving from left to right to make room, gasp - and honestly stare. Mr. Hayek (and to be honest, I will always think of, and refer to him as Mr. Hayek) was walking through the hall on his way to lunch with a group (maybe 10 - 15) of folks in tow. I want to be clear - there were no body guards, no entourage - just Mr. Hayek. But to say "just Mr. Hayek" at once explains it. There will not be anyone quite like him again.

Mr. Hayek passed away on Monday, hard at work.