It is with the utmost sadness that I make this post. My longtime and closest friend, Draconis, aka Calamity Cougar, suffered a massive stroke late last night and is essentially brain dead. He was one of the great driving forces in the Fandom, and I will miss his so very much. We shared a house in Memphis, Tennessee, and although we were not a couple, we were the best of friends and always were throwing ideas back and forth on how to improve the Fandom. I don't know how I will fill this hole in my life. I loved him like a brother and would have done anything for him. I am so sad right now... so very, very sad.

I apologize for not contacting everyone that needed to be contacted in person. It is the middle of the night, and some did not answer their phones, or I did not have their phone numbers available. For those who wish, I will have my phone with me and will try to answer all calls. I had several local Furs come with me to the hospital or call me already. Be patient with me. I cannot stop the tears right now.