aikishihan

"Behold the Man", with a warrior's heart, a poet's soul, and a martyr'd body, giving all to the art he loved.

This is the way I choose to remember Dennis Hooker Shihan, as I sadly learn of his untimely passing. Yet, he suffered much, including the clueless souls who woefully misjudged the man.

His was a tragically heroic magnificence, one that I will long honor, as a man truly worthy of respect and appreciation.

My sincere condolences to his family, beloved inner circle of friends, and all who tried to know him.

May he rest in Eternal Peace , so well deserved.