Hi George,
So sorry to hear about your friend. I met various owners of Shanachie through the years but was unaware anyone died. It is a wonderful record label and did it's best to promote reggae. That was the label I first heard Lucky Dube's music on.
Unfortunately, Augustus also left us back in the late nineties. I think it was 1998 or 1999. He was truly a legend and I remember Shanachie often had his music on compilations.
Warm wishes for the holiday season.