Golfer- sorry, it just came across as a bit accusatory. Your point was well made, though, as I said
I personally had no affiliation or connection with R Aharon (though people I know did) besides for being machshiv his Torah and appreciating his gadlus. Likewise with the gedolim you mentioned, whose passings were also tragic (and of which I was aware).
My point in the beginning was merely that chashivus haTorah should be without barriers.
(Joe will be pleased to note that I’m Ashkenazis again… 🙂 )