Thank you for your opinion....
Chris, it is a well known fact that I don't believe in fronts.
http://www.artofbonsai.org/feature_articles/mythofthefront.php
"Ass, look better, etc"....you need to lighten up, really, you're sort of depressing, there is no need to fling mud at every opportunity.
Again, sorry to hear about this tree, it would have made a valuable addition to your collection.
Will
(Living the dream)