In Memoriam

I was saddened to recently hear of the passing of Brian Jacques.  Jacques was a longshoreman, long-haul trucker, merchant mariner, railway fireman, a boxer, bus driver, a British bobby and a milkman before creating stories such as those in his well-known imaginative Redwall series. The series involves courageous tales of quests, riddles and victories of animal residence of Redwall Abbey. Mr. Jacques died February 5th in Liverpool, at 71. The Liverpool newspapers reported that he died after emergency heart surgery. A Memorial Service will be held at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on the 4th March 2011 at 11.00am. This will be a celebration of his life and his achievements, supported by his family, friends and members of the public who wish to pay their respects. 

www.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/arts/09jacques.html
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