I understand the sentiment, but I don't feel like Pope owes me anything. I feel similar to him as I do about having a great client who worked with me for several years, then moved on to another provider. Thankful for what they gave, and a bit bummed that they moved on. Most of the time, what comes next is better than what was.
Pope helped us navigate a conference change and was a good ambassador for the program. Now he's gone.