There are a lot of great things about being an old greyfur, and one who has been in the Fandom for nearly a quarter century now. The one not so great thing is that with enough time, you also see the passing of fellow furs. Late yesterday, the fandom lost one of it's legends - Dragoneer.

While I did not know him personally or well, we did chat now and then - particularly in the early days of FA. He struggled to keep FA up and going for everyone, and in the days before subscriptions or corporate ownership, I'd offer some cash and/or server advice. He was passionate about keeping this site up for everyone, and he did; he always managed, and was always looking ahead.

Just a few days ago he made a journal post about his surgery and on-going health struggles, and just like FA, he was looking ahead to what came next, even still "faving" things yesterday. Now... he joins that sadly growing list of furs that have moved on to the stars, and it definitely stings in a way that hits us with a greater commonality.

Being an older guy, this is something that happens in real life as well - friends, family - be it old age, a tragic accident, or an illness, you begin to lose the people around you. We stop and pause to think about the lives they lived, the memories they created, and the lessons they taught us. And... perhaps that also reminds us just as much to enjoy EVERY bit of the life we have, because you never know when you might join them.

Rest In Peace Dragoneer - thank you so much for your never-ending devotion to FA and the fandom.