I knew Rusty from the time I met him at Fur Fright, and he was fun to talk with. He showed me a great deal of artwork, all of which I scolded him for not submitting to Further Confusion for their conbook. He admitted it would have been a great idea and he was still down on himself for it.

As I got to know him a little, I could see he was a man who was very passionate about his work. Particularly for his characters, and for his appreciation of other people's through his fan art and praise.

I regret I shall never see him, nor talk with him again. I did not keep in touch with him, and I was all the poorer for it.

If anything, perhaps Paul now has a friend to talk with, huh Keo?. Both of these men were all too young when they were taken from us. I'm still amazed how many pass each year, and how many more still to come.