Dear Friends and Colleagues - After a 17-year battle with brain cancer, my dear wife Kim passed away last evening. I wish to express my deepest gratitude and sincere thanks to all who have supported us through this difficult journey.

Mike you have been a rock for our community and your loss is deeply felt by so many. You have remained an ethical, steady hero in situations of a similar nature that broke me. I mourn with you. I honor the love and loyalty you shared with Kim. We are here. I am here. Unity. Love.

Hi Molly -- thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Your words take on great personal meaning to me knowing of your own personal experience with the tragic loss of your husband. Kim was my center. She made life worth living every day. I miss her...