I am sorry to say I haven't really been that active of a participant of late due to school work, graduating, and feeling so burned out creativity has taken a back seat while I rest. But I've been trying my hardest at every free moment to give at least a few and hopefully more hearts a day. But I have been around to learn of the passing of one of our own. I didn't know Niko, but from the heartfelt messages I've been reading he seemed like an amazing person who fought with strength, courage and especially heart.

The RECords on this site are filled to brimming with talent. Each one is a little gift waiting to be opened and waiting to be REmixed into new bursts of sunshine. But the hearts on here keep that magic and wonder alive. Knowing someone 1000's of miles away not only looked at your RECord, but gave it a heart, their heart, love and appreciation for your labor of love. And more than anything we are a community of hearts beating all over of the world in rhythm to the beat of creativity and friendship. Niko gave his heart over and over again, putting smiles on faces of people he'd never get to meet, but who would be touched and honored to feel that love and utter respect. I may have a disproportionate amount of RECords to hearts, but it is so important even when I don't have time or energy to give some love to the lovely, fine people here and the hardwork that goes on practically every minute. honeyboy you, your few but dynamic RECords, and your over 2000 hearts will live on here in the hitRECord universe forever.

Rest in peace Niko, dear honeyboy. You loved and you are loved.

Rochelle Boucher