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Ken Ward had passed away.

Brilliant lawyer, amazingly talented pianist, he was one of the nicest human beings I have ever known. He was there for me at some of the darkest times of my life as he was for many, many others in our community.

I am heartbroken.

Nephew Casey Henderson at house helping me mentioned how much his Music Appreciation class taught by Phil Ahern meant to him (way back in Casey's UH Downtown days). I was surprised at the mention of an old friend, went to check and was dismayed that Phil had passed in July 2023 and I had not heard.

I am posting this in case other musician friends had not heard. Phil was such a gifted, talented, sweet man. I am so sad I lost touch.