I will include the text from the letter here as it is brief.
Sunday September 21, 1997 I found out last night that Rich Mullins was killed in a car crash. This is hard to swallow for anybody who knew him or his songs much at all. Rich's quirky life got inside us. His work moved and disturbed us in its relentless homage to the truth of Christ. So full of whimsy and the sound of the Eternal ringing in his ears, Rich was famous for being clueless and profound at the same time! He was both an eccentric stranger and a friend to me. I played and sang on his albums. We did concerts together. Being a part of his music is one of the cherished hallmarks of my life. I suppose it's no real surprise that his life ended abruptly. He did seem to live like a meteorite! The "reckless raging fury" of God's love is what he was onto! I simply hoped for more chapters, more chances, more strange improvisational occasions to play for and glimpse the wild heart of a true believer. So goodbye Rich. Go headlong into the mystery of God. I am grateful to have lived during your lifetime. - Billy
I've just heard that there was a report on a discussion group somewhere that Mitch's condition had worsened. This is not true, as Mitch continues to show improvements away from a life-threatening siuation. If you see false info like that, please make rebuttals and quote this page or the Light 99 page as a source, as we only post any info that comes directly from Mitch's dad or the doctors.
I want to take just a brief moment to thank all of you for your prayers and support, and the many messages I've received and not had time to respond. I love you.