Sometime ago, a cancer-stricken Joan Chan appeared in the local rags as part of a feature on cancer patients. I was scanning the same publication today when i discovered she had, in fact, passed away 2 days ago. Pity. She had everything going for her until this illness came along and grinded everything to a halt. For the record, the fiesty lady didn't go down without a fight. I do wish Joan is in a better place right now, one devoid of pain and teeming with life.