Hello everyone, this is Chase (chasevrocket); some of you may have known me as Blaze. I'm posting on behalf of Rukus's fiancé, Sable, who is currently in North Carolina visiting with Rukus's family.

I don't know how many of you know me, but Rukus and I have spent a lot of time around each other. We saw each other basically evey day. To escape the loneliness of my condo, I spent my time here with him, Art, Sable, and other roommates/friends who came through the household. He and I had a good relationship and I am honored to have been one of his close friends.

First off, I want to thank everyone for their tremendous support. Rukus didn't think he had many friends, in fact, he sometimes believed that no one actually liked him, but if he is still with us in spirit, then he knows now more than ever how much everyone truly cared about and will miss him.

Rukus's ashes were spread Monday evening outside of Raleigh in North Carolina. Those who contacted Sable were given the address and I thank those who attended. While it is impossible to have a true funeral for Rukus due to lack of monetary means, we will be holding a celebratory wake of his life - a party where we can all get together and be merry about our departed friend - when Sable returns from North Carolina. This will give everyone the opportunity to see each other and trade stories, eat and drink. Obviously, this meet will take place around the Orlando, FL area.

Further details from this point on can be found on Rukus's Live Journal which is being maintained by myself and Sable. His Username is "Rukusu." This account on FA has been graciously open by my friend Dragoneer so that I could post this information for you all to have. So again, please look to his journal for any relative information as there will be no more journals posted here on FA!

Furthermore, if anyone has any pictures with Rukus in them please email them to sablenine@gmail.com. It would mean the world to him.


Wishing you all well,

Chase