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He was born Oct. 22, 1971, in Germany, and was raised in Washington. He met his wife, Sierra Kaden, while attending Evergreen State College. After graduating in 1994, they moved to Juneau in 1995. He was the C.E.O. of Juneau Information Service Technology, a disability advocacy group, and he was a musician/songwriter.

He was a disability advocate for the 21st century, a reverend of the Church of Music, a member of H.E.M.P., Alaska, and a member of the Jackie Chan Fan Club.

A life celebration potluck will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Thane Ore House.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to J.I.S.T., 8513 Nugget Place, Juneau, AK 99801.