Mike Wieringo Passes

I just read this morning that Mike Wieringo died of a heart attack on Sunday. Details are still sketchy but the paramedics didn't make it to the scene on time. Its a very sad thing and a very wierd thing to feel for someone you've never met. Its a respect thing I guess, another artist passing. I remember his personal project "Tellos" that he did and I know I've got some sketch cards that he did put away in a white cabinet at my parents home in Texas. I did the same thing when Charles Schultz died. I was very sad and depressed. There was so much respect there that I couldn't help but cry. I think I stayed that way for a good couple of days. The way people go, the last things they say and do.....its all stuff that scares me personally. I think that is another reason I've come to a decision of being even more picky about the words I say, the actions I take, and the work I do and take on. I go by Empire Legend, so now,as it should be, I won't be taking on work that my hearts not into or behind. I'm sorry for his families loss, I'm sorry for anyone's loss. I can only imagine how some people will feel. When it comes closer to home, I can honestly say.....I will certainly feel......alone.