Farewell, triticale

(H/T to steveegg at No Runny Eggs via Nick)

Very sad news for the blogosphere. Tom’s brother let me know that The Wheat and Rye Guy, Triticale, died last night, having never regained consciousness. He had Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and it had spread to the brain…. His brother Walter told me that Tom was being cremated, and that a memorial would likely be held in the spring, after some time has passed, so people can celebrate his life, instead of mourn his loss.

I only met him a couple of times, but in that short time I was impressed by him. He will be missed by us all, but especially his family and friends. We pray for them in these days.

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