Kowabunga

I received word via email this morning that Frank Kelly Freas passed away. He was 82.

Freas is well known in Fandom, one of the all time great SF artists, illustrating many books and magazine covers, winner of numerous awards, including 11 Hugo's.

I've had the pleasue of meeting Kelly a few times here and there over the years, mainly because he married an old friend of mine, Laura Brodian.

Here is an obit on CNN website.

It was interesting to learn that among his artistic accomplishments were the illustations on numerous bombers during WW2.

God's Speed, Kelly. You will be missed.