I know him too, he's a special case indeed. I'm sure he'd appreciate these kinds words and say something along the lines of 'Thank bro's you are my mother fuckers indeed (well not 44's mother... she's kinda old and I imagine you wouldn't enjoy it as much as she might) and I've gotten to know some solid bro's here... much respect and if you're one of the dudes I revere and trust and fuck with... consider yourself 44'd.' Sounds like some shit he'd say to me.
And Merry Christmas and God bless...
The 44