Jason strode onto the stage solemnly, a single spotlight shining down on him.

"Despite all the fun and games here, one things rings true. This fandom is a community. Granted, you do have the feuding neighbors every so often, but this is a community that cares about it's members. For many, it's a respite from the everyday stress of our lives, a chance to embrace the impossible, if only for a little time. For others, it's a place to meet, to talk, to work through the issues of our lives."

"But being the internet, we aren't always aware of just how badly the members of our community can hurt. You don't always see the pain someone could be going through. You don't always see the loss that someone suffers. Sometimes we don't even know when we have lost a member to illness or accident. But when we do, it's important for us, as a community, to stand together and help those who are suffering or in pain."

"Something as simple as a kind word can help a member through the hardest of times, especially if that's all you have to give. When CaptainKodak went in for surgery, he was greatly encouraged by the words of the members of this community. When my Grandmother had a heart attack, the messages sent to me were a great comfort."

"But this page is devoted to anouther, one that has passed on to a better place. This page is to remember Kathleen Ellen Anna O'Conner, fiancée to Anthony Richardson, otherwise known to us here as mkusenagi2. My words are insufficient to express the loss in any adequate fashion, so I leave you with his words."

Kathleen Ellen Anne O' Connor
Born 10-27-1950 Died 03-17-2008
"Live Well, Laugh Often, And Love With All Of Your Heart." Gibran.
The Multiverse has Dimmed with her passing.

Kath was one of the reasons I continued writing. She encouraged me to keep on when I had hit snags, and held my hand when I was at my lowest. She was my KP. Her Irish Heart was the noblest thing I've ever seen. Kath was my Champion and Valkyrie.
My Best Friend.

Two months after we had started dating... she gave me her claddaugh.
Wow.
I said yes... and despite adversities and misunderstandings...
We made it through.
Until that day.
The Day she Passed On.
I have comfort in knowing that I was the last person she talked to before she left.
I had told her that I loved her and that I was thankful for the Blessing of having her in my life. She told me she was happy and loved me too.

This page is dedicated to her and Katie.

Katie made me take that first step as a Writer.

Kath walked with me and encouraged me as my skills grew.

Anything that I've written that you really like is due as well to Kath's incredible devotion and belief in my skills.

Thanks for reading.

"The thoughts and prayers of the entire community are with you."