Diversity Rules Magazine

4 Diversity Rules Magazine December 2016 I recently discovered that my friend, Ace Lundon, who was also an avid supporter of Di- versity Rules Magazine, died on October 24th. e funny thing is that I never met him person- ally, but I felt a bond with him as if we were best friends. I also co-hosted his podcast radio show a few times, and was a guest as well. I am truly saddened over the death of this remarkable man, and every time I look at the picture to the right tears begin to well in my eyes. Due to my pre-occupation with my own life and its challenges, I lost touch with Ace. However, while sit- ting at my desk in early October I received an incred- ibly strong gut feeling to reach out to him. I was in the middle of some work and said to myself, "I'll do it tomorrow." Alas, I did not despite feeling this feel- ing in my gut a couple more times, with each time being in the middle of something, and saying "tomor- row." I so much wish now that I had followed through with those gut feelings, as it was surely a sign that his impending demise was near. You are flying with the angels now Ace Lundon. Sigh. I learned an invaluable but very painful lesson as per the old adage, "Never put off to tomorrow what you can do today." I will always regret not reaching out to Ace Lundon before he crossed the veil to the other side. I bid you Adieu Ace. I will always remember you. Ace used to recite a quote by Aristotle all the time, and it is one which I hold dear to my heart. It surely guides my life, and I find myself reciting it many times as well. It, and Ace, taught me the importance of think- ing and being true to myself: "It is the mark of an educated mind to entertain a thought without accepting it." As a personal token of my love for this man, the De- cember issue is dedicated to him. I have reproduced some memories of Ace I found on his Facebook page, from some of his many friends, family and whomever else was touched by this remarkable man (not in the Trump sense of the word either … ha, ha, ha). Despite not personally meeting Ace Lundon in the flesh, I will miss him very much especially his words of wisdom and his reassuring tone that all will be fine. I know you are not resting in peace Ace, as I am sure you are busy doing what you did best — encouraging the angels to think for themselves, with a bit of a potty mouth. LOL! We will all do our best to carry on your work, and try to make the world a better place and to battle injustice where it resides. Peace my friend. Some of the many heartfelt remembrances of the man we shall all miss very much: is pic is from only time I ever met in person my Lundon Calling co-host, partner-in-crime and incredibly caring, hilarious, sharp-tongued, good-humored and loyal friend Ace Lundon, in the Charlotte airport on January 30, 2008. As I recall, his layover there was on the way to a conference he'd been invited to where, no doubt, he held forth on how "We are what we have been becoming" and reminded those lucky enough to be within earshot that in the words of Aristotle, "It is the mark of an educated We Bid Adieu to Ace Remembering a Dear Friend! By Jim Koury, Editor/Publisher

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