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THE IMAGES USED IN THIS TRIBUTE ARE USED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE FAMILY OF R.W. HEDGE, WHOM I HAVE BEEN FRIENDS WITH MOST OF MY LIFE. THE USE OF ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS USED UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF "FAIR USE" IN TITLE 17 & 107 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE.SUCH MATERIAL REMAINS THE COPYRIGHT OF THE ORIGINAL HOLDER AND IS USED HERE FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION,COMPARISON,AND CRITICISM ONLY. NO INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT IS INTENDED

Ronnie was my best friend in the whole world for a few years during my childhood, until my Dad's job moved us to a different state. Ronnie played drums and we used to jam a lot. He also turned out to be a fantastic painter as evidenced by this montage of his work. Ronnie passed away suddenly of heart failure in April 2010 just after he put the finishing touches on his painting he titled "In The Beginning." This montage is my meager tribute to a guy who lived, loved, and brought some happiness into the world. R.I.P. Ronnie.