This has been a hard week at work. We went through a round of layoffs, and many close colleagues are no longer by our side. Two of my teammates were let go, as well as a partner who felt like a teammate though he was on another team. Their absence feels like walking down an empty, echoing hallway. I won’t name anyone out of respect for their privacy. I want to acknowledge my deep gratitude to them and appreciation for them. They are esteemed colleagues and dear friends. I want to take this space to give my thanks to them for all they’ve helped us build. Our work going forward will be built on foundations they helped lay.