My apologies if I have this in the wrong forum. (mods, please move as needed, TY)

Applefan (James) loved to travel, explore, and experience new cultures. His last trip was on June 17. He was struck down by heart attack at a coffee shop in Seattle area. It only seems fitting as I met him at a coffee shop and it was his favorite beverage. We can be taken from life at any time, but at 46, his journey seems acutely short. We still had places to go.

He introduced an interest in travel that I otherwise may have never known. Tips, how to maximize my dollar, things to do or see, places to eat, getting along in the culture, art... My greatest homage to him is that I can (and have) passed those things to other people. I know many of you take it travel for granted, but in my youth... Dad putting up the family in the Motel6 was high living as we trekked to the Ozarks in something that resembled Lampoons Vacation... His friendship quite literally changed my life and made me aware of horizons I never knew were there.

I know he was not a frequent poster here... But I also know that he met several people at some gatherings and I believe played fantasy baseball with contacts on this board. QuietLion and Bosoxfan are names that seem to come to mind.

If you knew Applefan or someone that did, please pass it along. And wherever you roam, please make memories that edify your life. Also try to take a friend. Good memories are made better when shared.

God bless you all on FT.

If you would like to sign his obit:
http://www.vanemburgh.com/home/index...79&fh_id=14256

-- blake moore