Digital Extra: Forged by Fire

Photo courtesy of the Hoogasian family MIKE AND SANDY Hoogasian, in their 2001 wedding photo, worked hard, but were never too busy for each other or the people they loved.

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The following is a summary of reporting sources used by Jennifer Levitz for this story:

Skott Greene's ambitions to open a tattoo parlor and tattoo a celebrity: Interviews with Terry Greene and Sandi Greene.

Michael Hoogasian's bachelor party at The Station: Interviews with Jay McLaughlin, Michael Moretti, Derek Knight and Steven Cole.

History of the building occupied by The Station nightclub: Records, permits and inspection reports obtained by The Journal from West Warwick's fire, building, and licensing officials.

Michael Hoogasian's childhood and family life: Interviews with Paula McLaughlin, Claire Hoogasian, Derek Knight and Steven Cole.

Michael and Sandy Hoogasian's relationship: Interviews with Paula McLaughlin, Claire Hoogasian, Steven Cole and Robert Leocadio.

Great White's 2003 itinerary and use of pyrotechnics: Official Great White Web site; Journal article on March 3 that included interviews with a bartender at Checkers, in Hewitt, Minn.; Rui Farias, director of marketing at Pinellas Expo Center in Pinellas, Fla.; Mandy Chapman, office manager at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, N.C.; and John Dean, Maine's state fire marshal.

Jack Russell's history with Great White: Interview with Jack Russell on Sept. 28 in Allentown, Pa.; Journal article on July 31 that included phone interview with Jack Russell; video provided to The Journal by Michael Ricardi; interview with Derek Knight; the official Great White Web site.

Information on Russell's solo album from an interview with music tracker Nielson SoundScan; publicity statements by Ulftone, producer of Russell's solo album.

West Warwick's plans to return Main Street to glory: Comments made by Robert B. Boyer, chairman of the West Warwick Economic Development Commission at the Nov. 20, 2002 Town Council meeting; stationery of the Economic Development Commission; briefing by Town Manager Wolfgang Bauer to Town Council on major economic development projects on Jan. 9, 2003.

Jack Russell's invitations to The Station concert: Interviews with Rick Sanetti, Sandi Greene, Derek Knight, Steven Cole, Paula McLaughlin and Jacqueline Bernard.

Nichols College disc jockeys interview Jack Russell: Interview with Michael Ricardi.

Jack Russell's visit to Doors of Perception tattoo parlor: Interviews with Sandi Greene, Derek Knight, Steven Cole, Paula McLaughlin and Shane Embelton.

Michael Hoogasian's visit to Doors of Perception tattoo parlor: Interviews with Sandi Greene, Derek Knight, Steven Cole and Paula McLaughlin.

Michael Hoogasian's last phone calls to his sister and friends: Interviews with Derek Knight, Steven Cole and Paula McLaughlin.