Losing Jack has been a big blow to all of us. He was such a huge part of this website and keeping us all going with our banter and stories. He played a giantic role in helping a lot of us through hard times and bringing a lot of us together into the "family" we have all been part of in the past 6 months or so.

I think the last thing Jack would want would be for us to not keep this place special for each of us and to lose touch with each other. He truly felt we are family - brothers and sisters with a strong common bond.

I hope with all my heart we can continue the connections that were started here - and do it not just for ourselves and each other but for Jack. His wife Donna sent me a note and said this site had meant a great deal to Jack and brought him great joy. Let's not let that slide away.

It's been pretty quiet here - understandably so - but I hope with all my heart that every one of you will feel welcome and comfortable enough to come back eventually and keep the family going! You are all very special folks and I for one have enjoyed and feel honored to have you share your stories and memories. You have given me so much - even if you didn't know Marty! Thank you!