DEar Jim and Mark, That is very sad news. Mike was one of the most enthusiastic "core members2 of the would-be ILC user community. In Eaurope we greatly appreciated his frequent attendance at the ECFA/DESY workshops. I particularly remember a delightful meal with him in Amsterdam, during the last workshop of that deries. Yours ever David -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jim Brau Sent: 22 October 2006 21:30 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Mike Ronan Dear Colleagues, We are saddened to inform you of the tragic death of Mike Ronan on Tuesday, October 17th. Mike was a devoted member of our ILC community for many years. We will miss him. We have learned a memorial service is planned for Mike on Monday, October 23 at 4 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 787 Tennent Ave. (at Pear St.), Pinole. Sincerely, Jim and Mark -- James E. Brau Physics Department and Center for High Energy Physics 1274 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1274 (541) 346-4766 -- James E. Brau Physics Department and Center for High Energy Physics 1274 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1274 (541) 346-4766