May you rest in peace, Skylar

Some of you have posted already about http://community.livejournal.com/mixedbordernews/ . I didn't know him too well, but I feel compelled to add to people's memories.

Skylar and I had many conversations about theater, cats, costuming and Star Wars (usually at parties at the old Everett house or at movie nights at the Arlington house). These things are all major elements in my life, and though I have no problem talking about any topic with most people, Skylar was always so comfortable and excited to converse with me on them. They were true passions of his, and you could tell this through the seriousness of his words and the intentness in his listening to his partner in conversation. He also had a kick-ass vintage truck, that I told him I planned on stealing from him some day when he wasn't looking.

He had actually pulled together an Emperor costume and was going to join the 501st, the Star Wars imperial costuming club that Brian and I are members of. We never quite hooked up with him at the right time to get a picture of him in the outfit so that he could apply for membership (he didn't have a good camera to take a roster picture with). He attended NEG gatherings past at our house to watch the awful Star Wars Holiday special, and of course contributed some gluten-free snacks to the table.

Life is just far too precious. Please hug your loved ones, live every day to the fullest and keep Skylar and his friends and family in your thoughts.