J

Yesterday, I received a beautifully written thank you note from the family of my late friend J, who passed away early this year from pneumonia.  This brought a lot of memories of childhood, as we were batch mates from prep school.  J was an outstanding ultra-marathon runner; he has completed the 100+ km Bataan Death March run as well as numerous other marathons both in the Philippines and abroad.  I understand that last November, he completed the New York marathon and that is probably where he contracted the virus.  He was an outstanding dancer, and I distinctly remember our nights at Where Else? over at the Intercon in the late 70s.  Always at the forefront of the fashion industry, I understand he was the Philippine marketing driver of some of the world's most recognizable apparel brands.  He even worked on a local fashion publication, and whose advice in everyday style was always welcome.  He is survived by his wife and 2 children. Truly a gentle, warm soul, J--we already miss you!