What else hasn't been said about this wonderful, imaginative writer? Over twenty years' worth of stuff, for starters. Redwall was a hit out of the ballpark from the word "go". The TV series was my first exposure to his work. After that, it was as they say "history".
He had written books that captured the imaginations of children, those born in the eighties, most of them now adults with jobs and bigger responsibilities. But, knowing how the world can be, there are those adults that still read the series and recommend it to friends. Or those like myself that will ensure his memory by recommending them to children that pass by the kids' section of the local bookstore.
Though he is mortally gone, I assure those young and old alike that he is still very much with us. Turn to the shelves in your favorite bookstore and library. See those titles: Redwall, Mossflower, The Sable Queen, Martin the Warrior. Print guarantees immortality. His words still ring with adventure and excitement, just like when they first were printed in 1986.
R.I.P., Mr. Jacques. You have done so much and the gratefulness for your contributions remains infinite. May your soul be at rest and may your loved ones be comforted through this unfortunate time.
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Go here for the story. I have yet to find an obituary, one by an official newspaper, but I hope that this entry (among the others written by fans and readers at this moment) will collectively serve as one.
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