Dear Dr. Shifini,

We sorrowfully inform you of the death of your brother Guiseppe. We knew him has The Great Flying Shifini during his many years with with the Plotz & Carmichael Family Circus. We understand you were his only relative. News of his brave last moments were covered by local quad-city media, but you may not have learned of his brave demise.

His end was quick, precipitated by unforeseeable incidents. The performing howler monkey, Mr. Pinky, was a longtime friend to Guiseppe. He uncharacteristically bit Guiseppe’s hand during their regular game of checkers. The wound did not appear serious, and Guiseppe, the consummate performer, went on with his trapeze routine that evening. In the finale, the Great Shifini would hurl through the air to catch a flaming swing. The one-handed grab was hindered by the festering monkey bite (Mr. Pinky has been destroyed) and Guiseppe fell 50 feet to instant death. Be comforted
that he died doing what he loved.

Enclosed, please find his checkerboard and the picture of Errol Flynn from his trailer. Please direct further inquires to our general counsel, Sid Moncrief.

With sympathy,

Carl Carmichael, CEO, P&C Circus