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On November 21, AAMD lost a very special friend and amazing man in Rick Kanas. He had been battling stage 4 cancer for the past several months, and passed away with his family at his side, and so many of us with him in spirit. Rick leaves behind an important and memorable legacy through his commitment to our organization over the course of his career, including his time as a Director on the AAMD Board and chairman of so many AAMD committees. Rick will be most remembered as an Ambassador of fun and celebration. His friendly smile, warm spirit and outgoing personality were so genuine - and made him so approachable and lovable. Rick was loved by his family- wife Deb, children Jessica and Andrew and his grandchildren. He was also loved by his family at RediCarpet and by so many friends through the Apartment Association. We will always remember Rick for being a man with great character, his ability to make people feel important, and his power to make us laugh and smile. www.aamdhq.org JANUARY 2018 • TRENDS | 23