My heartfelt condolences to Nisan Cohen.  Although these treasures
are inanimate objects for those of us who love them, there is a real
connection to the soul.

I do hope that the damage turns out to be less than expected and that
Mr. Cohen will be inspired to restore life to his treasures that are
restorable.

Sadly, this reminds me of another collection here in Southern
California that was lost to fire -- and oddly, to another Cohen, the
late Jerry Cohen.

Cecil Dover