As many of us have already mentioned over at GH, this is terribly heartbreaking news, and perhaps a bit sooner than many of us were expecting. Shannon was a sweetheart, and a good friend to many of us here at JD (not to mention her GH compadres). Many of us shared some fun times with her at C3, and many entertaining discussions with her both before, and since. It's been terrible hearing of her physical struggles and pain over the past year, but I take comfort in knowing that she's moved on from all of that, and is happy and healthy again, in a better place now. We'll certainly miss her cheerful spirit here at JD, as will the greater collecting community as a whole.
As for Tracy, you are a wonderful friend for flying out and being with Shannon this past weekend, and (perhaps unexpectedly) at the time of her passing last night. I know you brought her, and her family, great comfort in being there. Thank you.
To our JD members, please stay tuned for some details soon on a collaborative effort we hope to be doing with the Galactic Hunter crew, for Shannon's family...
Rest in peace, Shannon. Thanks for brightening up all of our lives in your time here with us...
- Matt