PUERTO VALLARTA, Sept 7, 2000
Milan Melvin, who created -- as usual -- a spectacular, fun and productive scene for
himself and others in this tropical escape in recent years, has passed away. He left the
following message:
Dear Family and Friends,
Please be informed that I have crossed over to the other side or as some say
"gone paws up" or "assumed room temperature". It was a
Hellaciously painful six-month ordeal for me, made tolerable by your kind words and warm
wishes.
Not knowing, of course, what's on the other side, I promise you that if there
is anything ever in eternity that I can do for you from there, I'll get it done. But if
the Tibetan Buddhists have it right, I'll be back around after forty-nine days for another
go at learning the lessons I flunked this time. Look for the little boy in the Cowboy and
Indian pajamas with the pith helmet and safari jacket and know that Expedition Melvin
rides again!
In closing, let me ask that you think of me as having a First Class seat on the
non-stop Bullet Train to the greatest Mystery and the grandest Adventure of all.
YEE-HA!
YEE-HA!
And love,
Milan
(last photos of Milan)