It is with much sadness that I share the passing of my friend and fellow sports memorabilia collector Nicholas M. Ioannou on November 13, 2009 due to a long battle with MS. He leaves behind a loving wife and two children not to mention countless other family members and friends. I will remember him most for his passion to raise $$$ for needy kids in the greater Flushing NY area through the YMCA. He did this by leading an annual Sports Nite fund raiser auctioning off sports memorabilia and hosting sports celebrities signings all for the benefit for Flushing YMCA kids. It was Nick who got me to catch the "sports memorabilia collecting bug" and who I dedicate this newsletter. Below is a photo of Nick and I at one of those Flushing Y Sports Nites in 1997. May he rest in peace.
 
Sincerely,