In a previous update I explained that back in November I received notification that my lease agreement was canceled and we had to vacate our premises by the end of December.

By mid-January we were mostly set up at the new apartment and I got back to work on the Bloody Omaha game.

At the end of January I learned that my colleague and good friend, wargaming Hall of Fame graphic artist Rodger B. MacGowan, lost his home and studio to the LA wildfires (see photo below). I immediately joined with other friends and fans of Rodger's work to support a GoFundMe for Rodger and his family that is still on-going.

Then, only a few weeks later Rodger passed on February 22 at the age of 77. I've known Rodger since the 1970s when he kindly created artwork for my Conflict magazine. This was a shock that I am still processing.

At almost the same time my younger brother collapsed and was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He underwent surgery and seemed to be recovering when he collapsed again a few days ago. He is in currently in the hospital and seems to be better.

During this time of tragedies, I was able to get some development work done on the Bloody Omaha game and hope to finish playtesting and artwork in March. I will post updates to all of the BackerKit supporters as soon as I have more information to share.

The Big Red One at D-Day hardcover book and comic, and the two foldout posters, were published and I will send out the request for shipping fees ASAP so we can ship these items to backers in March.

My sincerest apologies for the unexpected delays.

Dana Lombardy