Today was a very tough day for everyone at Aspen. The first day of the Chicago con we recieved news of Michael Turner's rapidly declining health, and rushed back to LA early the next morning. Sadly, after his long battle with cancer, he finally succumbed, passing away late last night. I have had the honor of working with Mike for the last 4 years, and I'm blessed that I could call him a friend. Mike was a stand-up guy, a great role model, and a tough, tough guy. His perseverance through all his health problems has been a big source of inspiration for me, and he'll always have a place in my heart. I'm really glad I got to see him one last time before he passed...I told him how much he meant to me, and how much he had changed my life for the better. I think he heard me and understood...I miss you already bro, but I know you're in a much better place with no pain or suffering. I'll see you soon.

p.s. If anyone is wondering why my mood is 'love', its because it wouldn't let me change it. But I definitely felt a lot of love between all the people that visited MIke in the hospital before he passed though, and looking at the number and quality of the people he called friends, it speaks volumes about him as a person.