Dear friends of KOPECKY,

We are deeply saddened to announce that our dear brother Paul James
Kopecky passed away on June 22, 2009 due to complications related to juvenile
diabetes.  He was only 37 years old.

For the past two years KOPECKY was unable to play because of Paul's
deteriorating health.  We hoped beyond hope to play together again,
but unfortunately it was not to be.

Paul was an exceptional drummer whose unique style shaped and helped
define the KOPECKY sound.  His drumming was powerful but precise,
innovative but instinctive, and always, always tasteful.  He played
selflessly, crafting his parts to suit the song, not his ego.  We were
always suprised by his phenomenal talent, and we frequently marveled
at how he could, with a minimum of practice, often play extremely
complicated tracks in just one or two takes in the recording studio.
And in concert, Paul was always solid as bedrock and played his
absolute best despite being frequently ill on stage.

In many ways, he was the best of us.

The world of progressive rock has lost an amazing drummer.  We have
lost not only our blood brother but also a best friend.  And
this planet has lost one of the kindest, most warm-hearted souls that
ever walked the earth.

Paul, we will miss you all our days.  It was an honor and a pleasure
to have played such beautiful music with you.  Your talent and
generous spirit inspire us to no end, and in the hearts of your
family, friends, and fans, you will never die.

We love you, Paul.

Your brothers,
Joe and William