Tom and I really forged our friendship together while working on planning the 40th Anniversary of the Detroit Artists Workshop which was to be held the week of November 4, 2004. The intent of the event was to bring together all the original participants of the Detroit Artists Workshop and celebrate the organization's contributions to the arts as well as invite the youth of today to join in and learn about some Detroit history. Tom was such a huge support to me in planning events- he really was my backbone and sounding board for all ideas. I cherish the memories we have of working together, laughing, debating, stressing out and then finally patting each other on the back for a job well done. It was such a lesson in learning how to collaborate with a group and also a lesson of the arts influence on culture and politics- music is very powerful! We had almost no money to even run or publicize the week long series of free to the public events, but some how the DAW team did it! Tom and I were inseparable after this accomplishment and I know it will last in our souls forever. I really think he was my soulmate. I will miss you so much Tom- Love to you for eternity! Brita Brookes