I'm shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Diego's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Epigraphy workshop in Toronto back in 2019, and I have many fond memories of our time together. Diego was truly one of the kindest individuals I've ever had the privilege to know. He was also extremely knowledgeable in his field. 

I hope it is not inappropriate for me to share a recording of a verse from Gāhāsattasaī that Diego kindly recorded for me. It feels like a small way to honor his memory and the generosity he always showed.

"sā taï sahatthadiṇṇaṃ ajja vi re suhaa gaṃdharahiaṃ pi
uvvasiaṇaaragharadevaa vva omāliaṃ vahaï

[chāyās:
Bhuvanapāla:
sā tvayā svahastadattām adyāpi he subhaga gandharahitām api
udvāsitanagaragṛhadevateva avamālikāṃ vahati
Pāṭhak:
sā tvayā svahastadattām adyāpi re subhaga gandharahitām api
udvasitanagaragṛhadevateva avamālikāṃ vahati]

She... even today the one [you] gave [her] with your own hand, you lucky man, even if no longer fragrant,
Like the god-image of a house in a deserted city, that very jasmin bloom she persists wearing."