Busta the pug was adopted in 1999 by Christoper A. Kirkpatrick.

Busta was a huge part of the guys' lives, accomapnying them on tour, "letting go" on national television, participating in the Teen People photoshoot, and just being "man's best friend."

Busta passed away on April 4, 2002.

He is survived in this life by his owner Chris; fellow NSYNC members JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Justin Timberlake; the rest of the NSYNC crew; Korea; Fumanskeeto staff Danielle, Erin, Sabrina, Laura, Bree, Scott and Jamie; and countless NSYNC fans.

Tributes and condolences can be shared by writing nsync.com, fumanskeeto.com, or surfing various websites.

In lieu of flowers, Chris Kirkpatrick asked that money be sent to Wright Entertainment Group.

Goodbye, Busta. You will be sincerely loved and missed. - *NJEF