I say this. He lived life on his own terms, and went out the same way. That's OK in my book.
He did push a lot of buttons for those who are easily set off, but it never bothered him.
In fact, I think seeing weakness in others is what bothered him more than anything.
I just hope the people he trained will be ready to step up for what I think may be coming around the bend here before too long... If so, that will be his legacy.