BJ photographer Mike Cardew’s father, Richard Cardew, passed away Saturday, July 20.

Mike’s post:

“It's with a heavy heart that I say My Dad Richard Cardew passed away today in his sleep.

“Anyone who knew my Dad knows he had a wicked sense of humor and loved a good adventure.

“His family, grandchildren Emily Cardew and Melissa Cardew; his sister, my Aunt and Uncle, and my cousins Carole Forster, Glenn Forster Deb Goodlaski Dee Baehr Price and Jeff Forster will miss him dearly.”

Mike won many Ohio awards for his BJ photography. The Ohio University graduate began at Ol’ Blue Walls in 1993. He wandered into Ohio after spending his earlier life in Michigan.