It took my breath when I heard this news. He was an amazing example of the 'keep your head up and live your life' spirit that we would all do well to imitate.
RIP.
The key to drilling and tapping a box easily, is to not take the box apart. Both Tyler and my steering boxes were tapped by holding them upside down and putting some heavy grease on the bit and tap. Works great! Shavings fall right down or stick to the grease.
While all of the above is the gospel truth, we do reserve the right to give you some good natured ribbing while we get you off the mountain.
Especially if the reason you are broken is because you were unprepared,
"Hey guys,? Um, my engine blew up because I forgot to fill the radiator with...