This will be the last "paper" JFK/Deep Politics Quarterly, as I have noted for several issues. It simply is too much work and too much financial loss four times a year. Elsewhere, a plea was made in order to continue matters as an e-journal.

But there certainly have been memories, and there are certainly some thank-yous to be shared.

Getting it all started up back in 1995--seemingly a lifetime ago--was a fond memory, and I'm indebted to Jan Stevens, co-editor for the first 12 issues, as well as to the initial and small group of subscribers.

It needs immediately to be added that probably half of those original subscribers will read these words, and that is almost beyond belief. That is a memory and a thank you.

Many memories were generated as news items entered into the mainstream of research, and I'm certainly thankful to a small group of people--and you know who you are--who somehow found the time to forward me all manner of JFK-related material.

I will also never forget the very kind, gracious, and thoughtful comments that many of you sent at renewal time, as well as the loyalty shown when the CD index, The Guns of Texas, and the original Chronology became available in 2008. (I'll look for them on ebay.)

Just as meeting subscribers at the recent Wecht Conference made for many pleasant moments, meeting many of you over the years has always been pleasant. Looking at the current subscriber list, I feel I've met half of you, but it's the half I never met that is sad part.

One inherent challenge is prioritizing thank-you's, so let's use the traditional movie industry cop-out and do things alphabetically. I'm more than indebted to Allan Eaglesham, for his constant attention to detail on the JFK/DPQ website, and I'll be in touch with him, depending on the future of the publication.

Dale Halpin, Casper's newest best friend, always pitched in at the counter-conferences and encouraged readership in upstate New York.

Alphabet-wise, Jay Harrison would be next, but the reader has to know that there will always be a special place in memory for him. The Chronology was for his efforts, in my words.

Bill Kelly, although not always a subscriber, has done tremendous work in disseminating information, and I was glad to be on his list.

Brian Rooney performed yeoman work in constantly chronicling news and obits, and for his willingness to be a sounding board for ideas. I introduced Brian to Dr. Wecht out in Pittsburgh as the most knowledgeable person who would not be on stage, and it was not a gratuitous comment. Brian knows his stuff, period.

Ed Sherry ("Treefrog") and Ed Tatro also disseminated information widely; we are much richer for their efforts. Some of the commentaries--and they knew--were "wingnut" in nature, but it's difficult to recognize good information until you have a good idea of what serious crap looks like.

And, of course, Jan Stevens. I feel certain he is still among the best read in both JFK lore and the Bible.

People who occasionally donated either a few extra bucks or a windfall were truly a blessing, because without them, you would have read this paragraph several years ago. A lot "of us" aged, and many could not keep up the subscription costs. Those folks got the journal regardless. It's what family does...

Nineteen years; 73 issues; two wives; one divorce; one annulment; more than a dozen trips to Texas; more conferences than I can count; and, most importantly, so many friendships that I pray will remain friendships; please keep in touch, for JFK or to alert me to good news in the family or the workplace.

And, of course, Gulliver (1984-1999),Tommy (1998-2010, and Casper (2010- ) They were/are all Samoyed boys, and they all howled at the moon when anyone mentioned a book called Case Closed.

I guess they were just not fond of fiction...

From here, I don't know what to add, except that I hope I have been of help to one and all in this murder maze, and as long as I have memory, you will all be part of it.

Despite my "retirement," I'll debate any lone-assassin scribe or any wingnut (with one exception) anywhere, any time...

God Bless, and May the Road Rise to Meet You.

Walt and Casper...