Your's was the column I looked for first.  I'll have less of a reason to open up the online ADN.  It's our loss, and ADN's loss.  We trusted you to tell us what we needed to know, based in fact and science, not what someone wanted us to know. With a sinking feeling, I say Thank You, Dermot for years of excellent reporting.  Your shoes cannot be filled, but I know your pen will not be silenced. Please carry on and let us know where we can read your writings and reports.