The news seems bad for two individuals involved with cryptozoological and anomalistic efforts in recent years.

Erik Beckjord, who reportedly has been in and out of remission for his cancer, has taken a turn for the worse, he is telling his email correspondents.

Beckjord sent out word in recent days…

To all, my time may be at hand, so I sending out assets : out films, photos, etc,

to people who are on my side. expect such in the mail or parcel post, Fed Ex, etc.

u can sleep here if yoi will help send stuff,. car is helpful. urgent car help.

Sad news too, indeed, comes from my brother Jerry Coleman (at right, above, dressed as a “local” and below), author of Strange Highways and More Strange Highways, famed Lawndale and Carter Farm investigator; he’s gone public that he has cancer.

Jerry made the announcement online on April 25, 2008:

I just learned today that I have cancer. Everything comes in threes so they say ~ my mother died last week, my brother, Bill was rushed to the hospital and now me. It has not been a good month ! NOT !!!

And then on May 19th, Jerry wrote:

On May the 27th, I am having major surgery for cancer.

I am terribly upset about my brother’s condition, and wish him well, of course. It is throat cancer of some sort, and I hope the doctors got it all.

I wish EB no pain, swiftness into a return to health hopefully, and perhaps his is merely a scare and not the end.

Sadness, as this news flows into the soul.

After Death

After death the wicked cease to be troublesome
And all who are weary have forever to rest.
People who apply their heart to seek out wisdom,
Are lovingly remembered by all they have blessed.

~ by Tom Zart, 2007.