It is with profound sorrow that I pass along the grim news that Ken Pearce passed away over the weekend.
I got to know Ken through our collaborative efforts with the Pacific Balance Pinniped Society of which he was Chair.
He quickly turned into a very firm Friend, and we enjoyed each other's company immensely.
Over the past five or six years, it was rare for two days to slip by without us chatting.
In fact we chatted on Sunday. He was fit and fine, and just finished gassing up his boat for an early spring run.
Ken was a fast thinker, had a great sense of humor, and was a serious outdoorsman.
He also was a great leader who spear-headed our cause, moving that along at an incredible speed.
There are likely more words I should share, but at this point I am too shattered to do so.
RIP my Friend.
Keep the campfire burning and a seat reserved for me alongside you.
Until we meet again...
Sadly,
Matt