Whatever Marc's problem is, I am glad to see him go. While no doubt it may be easy to overdo it on the platitudes when something like this happens, there is no reason to attack those who feel it appropriate to say something, even if they did not know the person.

I think that as a community, hikers have a certain empathy for others who are harmed while doing something we enjoy. I would hope that would transfer to doing something kind for someone along the way when you have the chance. Sometimes even a simple good deed can make a big difference.