Some sad news that I have put off for long enough.

[Double Venom]

An open letter to "our" Cobra family;

By now I am sure that all of you have heard about our "sniper" in the Columbus area. To date I think the total of cars hit/shot is up to 22, with one fatality. The last and most current shooting just occurred last Saturday.

In the last month I have received three e-mails concerning our sniper. I honestly had never given it much thought until two weeks ago when the sniper started changing venues. He has now struck three separate county's. Franklin-Columbus, Fairfield-south of us and now Madison. Madison is "Our" county.

I can not, in good faith bring our family from all over the country to our area and take a chance that this %$#%$ - could take a shot at your car or even at one of you. I was hoping against hope that my brothers in blue would nail this guy before now, but it just hasn't happened.

It's a sad day to have to cancel "The Fling" because of something like this, but I see no other choice. To those that have made us "infamous", Turk, Semko's, jolly Jamo, BlackJack, Wade, etc., etc., I can never say thank you enough, It has truly been an honor to be associated with each and every one of you.

To Jenny, "we" shall not forget you young lady! Our hearts and spirit will always be behind you...always!

DV...I have to go now while I can still see through the mist. God Bless all of you!