To my father Merlin and grandfather Otto, who were farmers, ranchers,

and coal miners; and to my mother Anna Margaret Vik.

 

To my son Soren, my daughter Sevgi, and

my beloved Tulin.

 

To Jesús Arias and Martin Jenkinson, both gone too soon.

 

—M.A.

 

 

 

To “Budgie,” my dear wife, Lisa D. Quinlan Heibutzki:

your inspiration, love, and support mean everything.

 

To Anthony Salazar (1965–2005):

yeah, you were right, it worked out for the best . . .

 

To Don Hargraves, Tim Easterday, and John Hilla:

the mission continues. Kick down the doors!

 

—R.H.