What a man! I am fortunate to have had Ivan enter my life's journey. I can't believe you are gone, Ivan. And I am sure you would laugh at all of us doing this for you... but I miss you... WE ALL MISS YOU! You are the reason I have the job I have at UMC. You are the reason I make salsa more than ever. You are the reason I haven't killed your chili pepper plant! You are the reason the Echo Lab came alive! You are the reason that friendship NEVER dies... Someday... I believe... I will see you again... I thank God for having known you and thank God for your short life. God Bless Ivan's family and friends as we all try to make sense of his passing. You are in my prayers, Ivan, always! Your "work wife" Jackie