Yes ... a genius, the Profressor and it seems that he was a kind soul and a totally down-to-earth guy.
and today Geddy & Alex posted:
Our most heartfelt thanks go out to family, friends, musicians, writers and fans from around the globe for the incredible outpouring of love and respect for Neil since his passing. These touching tributes help to lessen the pain of this terrible loss and remind us all to celebrate his remarkable life and our connections to it. - Geddy & Alex