Remembering Frank Silvey sensei

Today I learned that Frank Silvey sensei has passed. Those of you who are longtime dojo members

will recall that Frank has been apart of the San Jose dojo since the 1970's. And his passing leaves quite a void in our collective spirit. He loved aikido and training. Brought an energetic spirit to the mat. Was very helpful and encouraging to new dojo members. I have come up with some photos from over the years.

If you look at the above photo you'll see Frank in the top row on the right most position.

Above you'll see Frank to your extreme right.

 And above you'll see Frank in the middle of the left row.

In recent years we had seen his health decline. Thanks to people such as Lou Bermingham and Paul Heffernan and numerous others he was able to get along and still enjoy life.

One of my true regrets is that Frank will not get to see the opening of our new location back in San Jose's Japantown. But we know that he will be there in spirit. Word I have gotten is the the new dojo is back on course to open sometime early this year. Frank, we will miss you........