The Japanese have an honor they bestow upon performing artists: "Living National Treasure". I've always thought the US should create such a title, and I had the perfect candidate for inaugurating the award, but now there's little point. Forget Reagan -- NOW is the time for a national day of mourning, discussions of changing the currency, and debates over where to erect a monument. A great American is no longer among us, and I shall miss him greatly. Hail and farewell to you, sir.