Hey y'all,

I only knew him personally in the last few years, and only through letters, and emails.

But he's one of the main reasons I am here, on this website, and a part of this fandom.

So, way back in the mid-'90s, I had reason to be in Portland Maine on a weekly basis, and in town there was a lil' comic shop called 'Idle Worship'.

Whilst perusing the comics, I found myself looking at the small, but interesting 'funny animal' section.

And found Antarctic Press' 'Furrlough' #18. There was a cute VC mouse on the cover, and I, being a war-stuff buff ( and a teenager, lol) picked it up, flipped through it and gladly paid the $2.75.

I had no idea there was a furry fandom, or anything else. But it lit a spark in me, and while many years later, the fire doesn't burn as high and hot, it's still there.

When he found out I was a collector of militaria, he sent me a 'starter' of WWII items, and other things.

I only wish I could have met him, but time and money never got nailed up right for me to visit.

So, farewell  shep Thank you for the inspiration, and may you rest well.

Check Six,
DireWolf505