In Memory of Hirofumi Ando

Dear brothers and sisters, it is with great sadness that I inform you that Hirofumi Ando passed away on Thursday, September 27th after four months of battling a rare cancer. Although he was told nothing more could be done shortly after his diagnosis, he received the news with courage and continued to be the source of smiles and laughter to those who visited him.

He is survived by his wife, Sonia Ando, and his three children, Hiro, Misaki, and Yuri. He was a loving husband and father and a great friend to many.

Please consider helping out his family through this difficult time as they navigate this tragedy. I am a friend of his two daughters and I will give the donations directly to his family to help with end-of-life costs and future expenses. I hope that our support can lessen even just a little bit of their stress during this time. Any donation is greatly appreciated.