Dear At-Large Community members and Staff colleagues: I have the sad duty to inform you that Aloyce Menda, Coordinator of AFRALO ALS Journalists' Union for Science & Technology Advancement in Africa (JUSTA-AFRICA), lost his battle with liver cancer on 6th April 2009. He was 50. At the same time, we have been informed that Paco de Quito, ALS Representative of ISOC Catalan in EURALO, has passed away suddenly on 9th April at the age of 62. (further information at http://www.noticias.com/noticia/ha-fallecido-francisco-quinto-fc4.html) On behalf of all the Staff of ICANN, may I extend our condolences to their families and colleagues. -- -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA DD: +1 (310) 301-8637 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart@icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart@hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart@mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart