Hello, everyone.

First off, I want to start by saying that this is NOT a new chapter; this is just a personal letter/tribute. I plan on posting my next chapter later in September, so be on the look out for it.

Now, onto the reason I'm writing this.

As many of you may now know [and for those that don't I apologize in advance], Ed Asner, the voice of Hudson from the Gargoyles cartoon, has died. He was 91 years old, a multi-Emmy nominee, and had many iconic roles in movies and film. If you could, please pray for his family and friends, who are no doubt suffering much from his death.

For me, his death has hit me in a personal way. While I never got to meet him in real life, and only earlier this summer did I learn of his existence, I knew of his work. Carl in Up was one such work, but so was Gargoyles. And, it's because of his work as Hudson that this story of mine [as well as it's sequel, but that's for a later post] even exist.

My favorite episode of Gargoyles is Episode Four of Season two: A Lighthouse in the Sea of Time. I won't spoil it for anyone that may have never seen it before, but it's a very Hudson-centric episode, and introduces us to the blind author and Vietnam vet Jeffrey Robbins. It was this episode that inspired me to write this fan fiction, and part of it was because of how much I admire the characters of Hudson and Jeffrey. They're both wise, kind-hearted, and had a certain warmth to them. And Ed Asner, in particular, was able to portray that in his voice work for Hudson.

I don't often cry, but when I do, it's not pretty. And I am not ashamed to say that I did cry today for Ed Asner. I felt like Hudson himself had died, in a way, even though I know his character will live on in our stories and memories. I also learned of Ed's death rather suddenly; I accidentally brought up my Twitter feed and there it was, so I got the shock factor as well as the sadness. And it's something I'll always remember whenever I watch a Gargoyles episode, or see an image of Hudson, or hear his character speak; I cannot get rid of that.

I apologize if I brought up anyone's hopes with a new chapter, as well as for those that may have just learned of his passing by reading this. He was a well known and respected actor, and will be missed by many. I know he will be by me, as well as the rest of the Gargoyles community. But do not lose heart; know that his work and legacy will live on, especially in his characters, namely Hudson. And through us, who keep his name and legacy alive in our stories, memories, and most importantly, our hearts.

My next chapter will be dedicated to Ed Asner, and I am renaming one of my main characters in the sequel story after him. I won't say who, because again, the news of the sequel is for another time [but one that'll happen in the next few months].

And Ed? I want to thank you for bringing Hudson and other characters to live through your craft, and know that I am grateful for how you, through Gargoyles, have inspired me in my writing and creativity. Rest in Peace, and know that I am praying for you, as well as for your family and friends.

Eddie Asner: 1929-2021

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"A friendly word of advice. True immortality isn't about living forever, man. It's about what you do with the time you have." - Hudson, The Price.