I speak this from my most sincere feelings, but we truly lost a wonderful fellow in the passing of MiniMike. Having known him IRL, meeting him a number of times as a semi-local furry, and glad I could call him friend, its quite the shock to have heard the news some few hours ago, and its still sinking in. But as I reflect on my times interacting with him, both IRL and online, I cannot recall any time he wasnt considerate, caring, kind and compassionate. There was nothing but a desire to have, and to spread, joy that I saw from him, in all his endeavors and hobbies, and from the responses Ive already seen around the community and from my own heart, he will be sorely missed. Truly gone before his time.
My thoughts and prayers are with him, and his family, loved ones and friends. This is a great loss to many, and while I wasn't as close to him as some in the past few years, I will never forget him.
May he find the answers to his interstellar questions and spread joy through the universe in whatever form he now takes. Peace now, katdragon, and forever more.