Hal Finney's contribution to not just the emergence of bitcoin, but also to its growth and the growth of the entire crypto currency ecosystem can't be undervalued, he was and remain a true hero, the majority do not know who Satoshi is in person, but this man here, seems like the only person who potentially knew who Satoshi is or was in person, where ever the history of bitcoin is being discussed, and Hal Finney is not mentioned, then truly, that discussion is either incomplete, or completely biased.
It's very unfortunate that death took him too early, he should have loved for maybe 80 or 90 years of age before leaving, but all the same, we can't question his creator, for the creator knows best what we ourselves do not know.
May his soul continue to rest in peace.
This man called Finney, has written his name in the sands of time, and for ever will be remembered as far as bitcoin continue to exist.