This evening we bid farewell to Luciano Pavarotti, 71. I have always been one to explore outside of the musical genres of my peers, and Pavarotti was someone I enjoyed. You may not know though that in 2001, Pavarotti received the Nansen Medal from the UN High Commission for Refugees for his efforts raising money on behalf of refugees worldwide. Through benefit concerts and volunteer work, he has raised more than US$1.5 million, more than any other individual. He will be missed. His website is here.