Recognizing that we were kindred spirits, Carol and I became fast friends upon our first meeting in Denver more than three decades ago. We both loved to travel, ski, and sail and were always ready for a new adventure. We partyed together, laughed together, and cried together. I will never forget the warmth of her smile and her deep capacity for caring. It's difficult to accept that she is gone and that I will never see her again. She will always be in my memories and my heart.