Sad News...

Good morning:

Many of you know Javier Ruiz, our trusted friend and driver. We write you this morning to sadly inform you that his brother, Carlos Ruiz, passed away Monday, Feb 24. Carlos was swimming at a local beach with his family and hit his head on a submerged rock in the surf. He was taken to the Naval hospital and died after surgery. Sara and I attended the family hosted wake yesterday. Carlos recently retired from a career with the Peruvian Navy and will be buried today in Lima with full military honors.

When Javier needed an extra "taxi helper" he would call on Carlos, nick named "big boy" by Javier. Those "team members" who rode with Carlos commented how he kept them entertained and laughing. Carlos would drive slow, calm and arrived to the destination relaxed... and before those who rode with Javier.

If you would like to send a short note to Javier, send it to my email address at dos_zapatos@yahoo.com. Javier's laptop is with his daughter Lizzy who is in Arequipa visiting her mom's family. I will print and give it to him this weekend.

saludos de rusty y sara