Exactly one year ago, to this day the best friend a person could ever have and the best partner one could ask for passed away. Of course I'm speaking about Ren, co-founder of this studio. He passed away last year August 17th, 2009 at around 10 pm due to medicinal complications from the hospital he'd attended the previous day. He was a very happy person and an all around awesome person to be around. I know many people say this about the deceased, but he was always full of life and joy. There's no doubt about it. He was my best friend and on this day I request that everyone take a moment of silence in remembrance of this great person. He has transcended beyond his mortal body and therefore is no longer in any physical pain. For this, I am glad. He lead a life of suffering that he never deserved, but bared the burden and did so graciously and with a positive outlook on life. I could only be so lucky to be called his best friend and to call him mine. Rest in Peace Ren-Michael...You are missed greatly, but never forgotten. I will never forget your voice or our daily conversations, nor the great times we had together....Today is your day.

~Janice C.