J-land Tribute

During 2007, J-landers lost relatives and friends, and I would like to dedicate this post to those who passed on this year, either writers themselves, or those near to them. This is not just family, or friends, but also J-land pets. I do not want to cause distress by naming those who lost loved ones this year, as in many instances the loss is still keenly felt.

Several people, or those near to them, also continue to suffer ill health, and I hope their fortunes will improve in the new year.

In memory of J-landers

Jim - halliday0957 - a self-professed teenage killer, in other words a veteran of World War II. He was not long with us, but left an indelible impression with some pretty forthright writing of his exploits in the East Indies. His son, who lives in the US, gave him cause for grave concern, not knowing he would pass to the parade ground in the sky only a few weeks later.

Pennie - penniepooh - was a popular writer from Ohio, who passed away in October, following a recurrence of cancer.

Barbara - babeboo73 - suffered a relapse of cancer in the autumn and died in November.

Lahoma - mzgoochi - died only last night (December 25), after a third battle with cancer.

Kim - demandnlilchit - died late on December 26th after valiantly battling an aggressive form of cancer. She was an example to many.

All sadly missed, but not forgotten. If I have inadvertently missed out any J-landers who have passed on in 2007, please leave a note.