In this time of turmoil, a remarkable man is lost...

Let us have a moment of silence for the great American hero, Curtis Manning...

He was the only one able enough to take over Jack Bauer's position as head of field ops. He may have had his misgivings about Jack at first, but he always came through. It is a tragic loss to lose one so young and one so inspiring. It is true that he was shot by his friend and colleague, a terrible way to die. But the only way he could go out with honor was to be killed by the only man skilled enough to do so...

Curtis, we will miss you and the chance you had of taking the torch from Jack if he left the show. Rest in peace my friend. May you find happiness in the afterlife of the Gua...oh wait, wrong series...