In regards to Ric's response on the upcoming court motion to dismiss and the refraining of Mr. Mellon from further Tighar research...I firmly approve of his response and comments in regards to this matter. I think Ric made it clear, that we have gone too far to have the image of this organization tarnished because of something that is beyond our control. When I say that...I mainly am addressing you Mr.Mellon. We all know that you have played an elite member and donor of Tighar for years. We all know that you have been a part of one of the many expedition teams to Niku. For many of us, would have loved to have gone on one of those expeditions...but you were chosen because of your contribution and your knowledge of this project. That my friend says alot! But, I have to step back and wonder...Is it because you didn't take anything back on this last expedition you were on? I say that with an openness of a friend. We as TIGHAR members are all friends. We are here for one common goal and that is to find the final puzzle of Amelia last days. There are times in our lives when we want to find something really bad and we will go to any length to find it. But along the way there are dangers and snares that come our way...and sometimes we are left holding the bag empty. I feel that this happened in your life. I know to some of us, when the team went to Niku last summer, many of us wondered ourselves if we would solve any answers with having to come back home early. I can imagine having to be the captain at the helm and his thoughts. He too must have had the same thoughts. But, we as TIGHAR friends and members have to get past those times, the dangers, and the snares. We have to go on with life and pursue the goal. We will find her...but we also need your help! So I ask of you to drop these allegations against TIGHAR and help us to complete the final chapter of Amelia's life! Thanks!!!!