It posts & boots.
I get the Ubuntu Mate splash screen.
I can enter my passphrase.
The error tells me that the Ctyptsetup lvm was not found . Then it goes to Initramfs
NOTE: there were no known "incidents" like power failures or brown out or surges and no hot swapping occurred.
I ran the boot repair disk and have the file that it uploads to the ubuntu pastebin
I do not have the skill-set to understand it If you do and you feel like it I'd appreciate any assistance.
Here the file is in GOOGLE DOCS; use this link to view it:
Thanks