My Paw got started reading and posting on RPCC several years ago. He felt
a little out of place initially, since his previous time on RPCC was on
technical newsgroups. Very shortly after Paw got started another man-
human started posting - Uncle Serge (though back then he was called
Sonam). My Paw was kind of relieved to have another new guy around -
especially another guy.

My Paw and Uncle Serge became friends, and even talked on the phone once
in a while. My Paw hates talking on the phone, so that really says
something!

When Paw got involved in helping with out adventures, he was delighted
that Serge was such an excellent and creative writer. Our adventures
would not have been nearly as exciting without Serge's excellent writing.

The way that Uncle Serge loved Mme Anais was inspirational. He obviously
loved his kitty, and wanted to take care of her as best he could. The
example he set was an inspiration to all of us. When Mme. Anais
tragically went to the Rainbow Bridge, Serge was devastated. Paw and
Serge's other friends talked to him as often as they could to help him
cope. When he adopted the Sisters a short time later my Paw was
delighted! And Uncle Serge loved the Sisters just he did Anais, and gave
them a wonderful, loving home.

When Serge went into the hospital Paw was concerned, but not overly so.
He sent Serge a tiny laptop to use for email and Usenet while Serge was
hospitalized. A few days later when Paw getted a voice mail from Gramby
he thought "Uh oh, I wonder who got hurt or died?" It never even occurred
to him that Serge might not have survived surgery. And the thought of
Serge being gone was just more than Paw was capable of handling. When he
learned that it was Serge, he was shocked. He felt numb for days. It just
didn't seem possible that Serge could be gone. But working with Serge's
cousin on getting the Sisters relocated and getting Serge's belongings
finally made it sink in.

Serge Dasara was a very good friend to many of us. He offered support
when people were down or sick. He loved his kitties dearly. He was the
most most creative and valuable contributor to our adventures that my Paw
has ever seen. He will be very badly missed.

My Paw still can't believe that he's gone.

Human note: Serge, I know you're in a better place. You are deeply
missed, my friend.