[Winters]

Hi everyone.
I had the chance to talk with Donna-Lee this evening. I'm not quite sure how to put this the right way but... I was informed tonight that Don (CoralHunter) has passed away.

Donna-Lee and her children appreciate all the gestures of support from Canreef members, and would like to remind everyone who had reserved any items from Don's tanks that their items are doing well; Donna-Lee will be contacting you some time after New Year's to arrange a date and time for pick-up or shipping. The family does appreciate your patience and understanding at this sad time.

I would like to offer my deep condolances to the family at this tragic event. I had the good fortune of meeting Don the first time I went to his home in the summer; he was full of energy and so passionate about what he loved. Incredibly friendly and such a perfectionist. He was quite looking forward to opening a shop at some point so he could pursue his love of reef-keeping and coral fully. I kind of felt sad taking the items I had bought from him because I knew they were his 'babies', so I promised him I would take good care of them. And now he's gone and I can't quite believe it.

Much too young to leave us, Don will be missed by all of us who had a chance to know him.