I am trying really hard not to be sad but I'm afraid I'm not being very successful with it. And I've been trying to organize all of these thoughts and words in my head but I'm afraid I just have to let them fall out here and see where they land. Ok here goes...

D'Arcy. So kind, so funny, so calm, so grounding. A gentle, caring soul. Understanding. Smart, skilled, resourceful, a leader you can trust. Someone you want to hang around. A true light. D'Arcy's here, we're fine.

Since you left work at Chromag, there has been a hole. Every day we miss your easy energy, your confidence in your work, your friendship, your jokes. I miss you walking by my desk and making your funny nerp sound, your way of saying hey as I work furiously away. And I miss you coming back down from upstairs to save us all from scurvy with your infamous fruit plates. And, of course, all the rides.

I am so lucky to have been on so many Friday Rides, One Bottle Rides and Adventures with you. I will cherish them forever.

Your love, your respect, your tenderness for Jeanette has been nothing short of beautiful and inspiring. And lovely Jeannete, so deserving of it. It is so special, what you two have together, and it makes me so comforted and happy that you both have had this in your lives.

You've both made it easier to be here on this sometimes confusing and cruel planet, just knowing that solid humans like you are existing in our community.

I also acknowledge the friendships you've made with all those you hold dear in your life. The love, the laughs. Friendships so solidly rooted from so many good times and experiences together. A funny jam night story poured out of the Friday Ride crew just today. It is wonderful to witness. It makes my heart smile and it makes my heart go out to all that will miss you as their friend.

And today was a special day for me. Thank you so much, D'Arcy and Jeannette, for making the effort to come to Clark's Friday Ride breaky gathering for a visit. I know it was not easy for you but I don't think you know how much it meant to all who were there.

And, although this story is such a sad one and seems so unfair, seeing you today lifted me up, STILL. Even when your own body is failing you, even with all you are faced with, you still give so big.

D'Arcy, if you ever had an inkling of a thought that you might be forgotten, I can assure you that you will not. Never.

I am not worried about you and where you are going. You have been a gift here on earth and if you aren't going to the most epic, endless singletrack, pow for days, all you can eat Tandoori Grill place ever, then I give up and what's the point. I KNOW you will be waiting for your love Jeannette, your family and all of us. I know it.

And I may see you again before you leave us and I am still hanging on to the hope of a miracle but either way we will all be looking forward to meeting with you again, healthy and happy. D'Arcy 💫.

Love you with all my heart and thank you. You are one special guy. You will be on all our rides. ❤️