Dear Friends,

I just received a very distressing email from a someone well-known to long
time posters of this newsgroup, who still lurks here.   The person claims to
have heard that Julian is gone.    I am totally and completely heartsick to
hear this.

Please, whatever belief system you follow, offer some prayers on his behalf.
Julian was the same age as my youngest son.   I am crying as I type this
now.   I know he was in terrible physical pain for many years from old
injuries, not to mention other issues.

Pray for Julian.  I surely will do so.
This is a very sad thing.