I told my daughter Ann about Grant just leaving us, she cried. When Ann was a young kid, I always took her to ZNA NorCal or any koi event, Ann always stands by Grant to listen and learn, each time we met, the first thing Grant asked was "how is Ann". I can tell how much he loves Ann. Hers is a picture of Grant and my daughter Ann. Grant is not just our koi teacher, who loved to teach and share his knowledge, but we are good friends.

Grant in action! Doing one of his favorite things to do...

My Dear Friend, Grant, missing all the gatherings and enjoying good food with you and good friends.

Master Grant, Thank you for sharing all your knowledge to all of us. You will be missed.

I will miss our conversations!

As his hearing loss advanced, Pan Intercorp staff resorted to the written word to convey the koi show attendee's sentiments for the koi judge that gave so freely of his time and knowledge.

Grant explains a finer point of koi appreciation at the Nozomi Young Koi Show

Grant Judged the Nozomi Young Koi Show at Pan Intercorp almost every year.

So glad that I was able to visit with Grant recently. Grant, ganko oyaji, who was one of my dearest friends.

One more!

Grant was like a Grandfather to me. I learned so much from him and he always made me feel like family. I am so privileged to have had him in my life. Love you G!