I dedicate this year's walk on the Coldest Night of the Year to three friends:

1. RED. A rabbit I used to play with in my fraternal grandparents' house in Grand Ridge, Illinois.

2. Roger Bernasik. I miss you and I am really glad that Hurricane Ian did NOT wash your ashes out into the Gulf of Mexico. Rest in peace Uncle Roger.

3. Andrew Coxwell. I miss you and will always cherish our conversations at Spanky's. Rest in Peace Uncle Andrew.