Yup that very one. ^

Why is it that I can remember the very table I sat at with mjm and nathan detroit over 2 years ago, but can't figure out where the he11 I set down my house keys 20 minutes ago?

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How sweet of you to remember each of these FT'ers, Punki.

While unfortunately never having had the pleasure with Nathan, I was privileged to dine with both Rae and johna here in the US, and away, at FT events.

I've continued to repect Nathan and his memory, although on the surface, we agreed on little. In retrospect, it's more evident that we actually have much in common. I now regret not having shown more initiative when the opportunity was present, and hopefully have learned from this.

Raeban was simply delightful to be near, and she helped make circumstances much better for me, as she, little doubt, did for many others. I never new that she had elected to die wearing her Party in Paridise shirt. I'm very pleased to share with her love a great love for FT. I do find myself wishing I had spent more time with her, and wondering why I didn't?

Jonha too was a delight, yet I only wish that I had taken the time to learn more from him, for he had so much to give - and indeed he did richly. Why did I not take more time to give more to him, and to warmly thank him?

Perhaps it's because they each looked so well that I could not imagine that their well deserved "upgrades" would clear so soon. Despite knowing they were ill and the nature of such, being a doc, they were so very radiant, so vibrant, so incredibly filled with life. Each loss shocked me.

As they each gaze over FT reading this thread, I sincerely hope that they all now know, if they did not then, how very, VERY much I continue to appreciate them and their generous contributions.

These three are all are super folks, each in their own inimitbale way. And they will truly never, ever, be forgotten.

I can't tell you all how very often I think of them. So many things trigger it, and I have such strong feelings that I found it somewhat surprised me at first. While I did not know any of these fine folks well enough, I genuinely miss them - a whole lot! Like family.

May they forever rest in peace.

Perhaps Randy might consider respectfully retiring these FT handles, and those deserving others that will eventually follow, just to honor them as permanently "upgraded" FT'ers.

In any case, please, toast our absent friends often.

-Mark

Thank you for this post. I remember Nathan Detroits wonderful posts. What a wonderful community our FT is....