Evan Yamakawa

Evan, the son of Lee and Anrahyah, died while I was on the river. He was visiting in Colorado, helping with work on Anrahyah's new house.

Evan was a friend, and he also edited my last two books. One of his last jobs was the day he spent at my house, sawing up firewood. I will remember him in the warmth from that wood as it burns this winter.

An outdoor cremation was done at dawn. It was an otherwise-beautiful morning and we should remember that as well, though there has been great loss.