I've nothing of real value to add except my thanks to
@mybum62 for this most interesting read.
I was impressed at the tone of sympathy and dignity each of the persons connected to the case took on regarding "Neil." We've a boatload of folks found but never named as well, but an elderly average-on-average man found as this one was would scarcely make a news story, let alone fetch such dogged determination among the investigation chain.
I realize we haven't the resources to afford this kind of enrrgy to every person found, but it sure was nice.
I've no theories except that I dont believe he was being pursued or forced to his final state, nor was he in any obvious anguish or fear... I believe he set out to do what he did and for whatever reason, he reckoned that was the place in which to do it. It certainly was beautiful (if you like that sort of thing.)
Nice progress thus far, good people. Your concern for a dead old man was touching and beautiful. He was, after all, once someone's baby boy.
Goodnight Neil, whoever you were. I hope you were treated as well in life as you were in death. You sure gave them a puzzle, as you undoubtedly knew you would. I look forward to knowing you better in the future. I've got a feeling they're going to keep working until you're properly identified and sent home. Godspeed, sir.
Thanks again for posting!