Dear Fotki Friends, Family Members and Others that may check this page,

I am very sad to report that Peirce
(http://members.fotki.com/Peirce/about/)
has passed away on April 3rd 2009.

I was recently contacted via email by Peirce's wife, Janet, of the news,
and she has asked me to let Peirce's friends here on Fotki know that he has passed on.

Peirce has been ill for quite awhile now fighting a courageous and exhausting
battle with certain illnesses. Now he is out of pain and discomfort and at Peace.

I was blessed last year with two trips to visit Peirce in Connecticut.
Once, in May 08 with Susi http://members.fotki.com/susi484/about/
and another trip in July 08 with Peter Molenaar http://members.fotki.com/Molenaar12/about/

Peirce was the dearest of friends both times, as he showed us some of his favorite sites...
The Danbury Railway Museum and the Southbury Public Library,
which Peirce photographed so professionally that his photos were posted in Connecticut Magazine.
We were also very fortunate to meet his wife, Janet, each time.

Peirce's wife Janet is not familiar with Fotki and so I have contacted Fotki Customer Support
(see bottom of this page for details of a 10 year Tribute membership / Thank you Fotki)

I would suspect that Pierce's Fotki Site will remain as it was left,
except for OUR future visits to continue to enjoy his many albums and years of work.
A pleasure to participate in and see wondrous new and continued commentary on Peirce's Fotki.

Our Prayers and Thoughts are With Janet now, and our Beloved and Remembered Friendship
with a true Icon... Peirce,,, a good friend to all that knew him...
Peace, Brother... you inspired me... and I will sadly miss our mutual kinship...

Gary G. Schempp
If needed / I can be reached at GaryGS1@yahoo.com or here on Fotki...

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In Memory of Peirce,


Peirce had countless interests, here are a few he frequently shared with me;

Peirce's Travel Photo's are here:
http://public.fotki.com/Peirce/travel/

Peirce Loved the Rails / Railroad Photos are here:
http://public.fotki.com/Peirce/railroad/

Peirce also loved "James Bond" stuff, see here:
http://public.fotki.com/Peirce/james_bond_007/

Peirce was also involved with the Special Olympics, see here:
http://public.fotki.com/Peirce/special_olympics-1/

and Peirce was very proud of his affiliation with, and photography of the Southbury Library, see here:
http://public.fotki.com/Peirce/southbury_connecticut/southbury_public_library/

All of Peirce's Great Albums and Years of Work ---> are here in a "Tree" http://public.fotki.com/Peirce/

Special Thanks to Peter Molenaar for the "Tribute to Peirce gif Collage... Below...
http://members.fotki.com/Molenaar12/about/
http://public.fotki.com/Molenaar12/sony-alpha-1/1/peirce/peircesm.html





more > http://public.fotki.com/GaryGS1/travel_albums/connecticut-usa-may-2007/visiting-susi-and-p/



more > http://public.fotki.com/GaryGS1/travel_albums/summer-travels-in-u/visiting-peirce-in-/


~
God Was Looking for A Great Photographer.
Peirce was Called. We Love YOU man,,,
Thanks for All Your Inspirations and Friendship!!!
Rest in Peace!!! Your Fotki Pals...
~



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Results from my Inquiry to Fotki Staff about Peirce!!!

Hello,
Our deepest and sincere condolences to his family and friends. It's really good to know that he found such good friends on Fotki, who care about him and his photographs, even after his death.
We have extended his account for 10 years, since this is the maximum time allowed by our system.
Please let us know if his wife would like to get access to his account, so we can send her user name and password.
Your Fotki Team.
Fotki Customer Service response on Sun, Apr 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT

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Thanks Fotki!!! The 10 years membership gift as a Fotki Tribute to Peirce is very generous and much appreciated by all of Peirce's Family and Friends...
But equally it is a gift to all of us who regard friendship here on Fotki as a cherished symbol of goodwill... Thanks and Peace / Gary G. Schempp GaryGS1@yahoo.com

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