Michael Wm Kasner

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Thanks, Dean.

Laura and I were really shaken by news of Mike's passing.

I remember his whip-smart humor, his sensitivity, his really great Roman gear, and the amazing collection of warplane recognition models hanging from the ceiling of his den.

Mike was a presence. He was a mentor--even in some ways to me, who honestly wasn't close to him, but for whom he modeled the importance of taking things seriously and NOT taking things seriously.

I still remember the barbecue for the LEG II AUG guys at his house, with you and me and him and the cheerful fellow who brought several cases of PBX beer. It was a beautiful sunny day in Portland, before we moved away to Texas.

I am glad you were there with him Dean. I know he thought the world of you.

I'll grieve for. . . a while now. Mike was a sweet, kind soul.

There is a hole, now.

Damn.

I've attached some pics I think Mike would be proud of. Some of him, some of you, some of the gear.

-M