I am honored to have the privilege of being a colleague to Merilee at RGA.  She was dedicated to her craft and I admire all her knowledge that she so freely shared.  I will miss her intelligence, wit, sense of humor, her infectious laughter and most of all her amusing travel and cat tales.    While I only knew her for a short period of time, she made a positive impact on me and all her new co-workers at RGA.    She will be greatly missed and we are all saddened by her sudden death.   My sincerest sympathy and condolences to Merilee’s family and friends during this difficult time.  My prayers and thoughts are with you.