May 6, 2016
9:00 p.m.

Tomorrow will be a day filled with sorrow and joy as family members celebrate the life of my young second cousin, Russel (Rusty) Shablo.

As many of my readers know, Rusty battled cancer for quite awhile. He was supported by his family and many in the community. He faced it all with a smile that just would not fade.

I could never, ever say enough about the outpouring of love and support the family has received in the wake of this loss. You have all been so wonderful.

I have attached a link to Rusty's obituary here:

http://obituaries.durangoherald.com/obituaries/durangoherald/obituary.aspx?n=russel-anthony-shablo-rusty&pid=179855423&fhid=8561

If you would like to leave a message for the family or help in any way, you can do it here.

Again, I thank you all for your kindness, your well-wishes and your love.

Our loss is Heaven's gain, and we rejoice in knowing that we will be reunited in the future.

For now, goodnight.

Fly high, Rusty.