It appears that Jack Hensley is the latest victim of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's series of cowardly, heinous beheadings. Today would have been Jack's 49th birthday.

Sooner or later, these things hit closer and closer to home. It turns out that Jack Hensley was the uncle of a colleague of mine. Friends and family have set up a trust to help pay for his daughter Sara's education. If you're moved and feel you can contribute, please do so.

Damon, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.