Don Knotts passed away this weekend, Friday night actually.

Those not interested in ventriloquism don't know that he started out as a ventriloquist. Most know him as the deputy, Barney Fife, in the old Andy Griffith show - a role that will never be forgotten by those who have enjoyed the show across generations.

So I just wanted to say: "Bye Barney. You will be missed, as much as we miss the role, and as much as I miss the times it was created in."

Dave