A few misconceptions in this thread, but ultimately moot so I'll just leave them be.
He is still around if you know where to look for him but he isn't actively modding for the general community any more.
I miss him too. We've been friends for a long time now and I miss his presence in the community. However, he's at a point right now where modding for the community isn't in the cards for him (for whatever the reasons, they are his reasons and thus valid) and while I do miss him, I have to respect that. As with all of us, he has to do what is right for him.
I'll certainly pass along all your kind words to him though, I know he will appreciate hearing them.