February 13, 2022
February 13, 2022
Andy, I think of you often and I'm sure you are watching over Shawn from above. You are forever missed.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Andy Pollard, 56, born on September 6, 1959 and passed away on February 13, 2016. We will remember him forever.
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September 6, 2019
September 6, 2019
Thinking of you, today on your birthday, Andy. There are many like me who are missing you and wishing we could spend just one more time watching you in some crazy contortions with your camera. Missing you as always...
September 6, 2018
September 6, 2018
It's your birthday, Andy. I'm missing you today. I think of you and miss you often. I like to think your up there jamming away on a guitar, or doing some rockin' photography.
September 6, 2018
September 6, 2018
A memory of birthdays past cloud my thoughts today My Love. You never were much of a celebration person for birthdays - but knew better than to not go along with the singing and cake. For many reasons I will forever have cake on your birthday and pray that you hear my wish when I blow out the candles. I love you, and I miss you more!
September 6, 2017
September 6, 2017
Missing you today as always, Andy. I wish you were with us to celebrate your birthday. We all miss you ao much!
September 6, 2017
September 6, 2017
Missing you today as always, Andy. I wish you were with us to celebrate your birthday. We all miss you ao much!
November 6, 2016
November 6, 2016
I think of you all the time Andy. Some days I miss you so much that my heart feels like it will sink right out of my body. Just wanted to post and say I miss you so much!
March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Andy's passing. It's been a long time since I've seen him or spoken with him. We were good friends for many years. I met Andy when he and his family moved to Watsonville on Amesti Rd. We went to school together. I sure hate to lose a great friend. My thoughts are with the family........
Stephen Davison
Stephen Davison
March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016
Shawnee, I'm so glad that I was able to attend the Celebration of Life for Andy. He was always so fun to work with and so very helpful. I always cherished you two together and felt you love for each other. It was so sweet when he told you something and you answered with "k". I know this is so difficult for you honey and I'm praying for all good things and strength to help you get through this. So glad I was able to give you hugs and let you know that you are so loved. Hugs and Kisses Gracie
March 16, 2016
March 16, 2016
Miss you Andy.
March 16, 2016
March 16, 2016
My years growing up together in Alpena with Andy were very special. We went to church and Sunday school together, spent holidays together, celebrated being cousins in many ways, laughed a lot and got into trouble some times !!! Somehow we lost touch for many years in-between teen yrs and adult yrs. guess life does this sometimes. 2 yrs ago when I discovered he lived around the corner from other family in CA,( where I would be visiting) , we set up time to get together. As we talked it was like being back in time, memories, and the close family ties made as children felt incredibly great; that warm smile, gentle spirit and inner strength filled me up. Forever thankful I had this time to reflect with Andy. Shawn I hope I can meet you personally one day, I see Andy was a blessed man to have you as his wife. Thoughts and Prayers continue, Love, Pam
March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016
It was always a joy to see that Andy was at a group shoot. When I first joined the club Andy always carried a warmth with him that was always inviting to be around. He was patient, kind and I never heard him use unkind words about anyone. Seeing both Andy and Shawn was always like getting your cake and being able to enjoy it. Andy had a special way of looking at the world, whether it be through a lens or in life. He helped me to learn to be much more creative by looking high and looking low, looking spontaneous, to plan, and to accept plan changes with grace and dignity. I will cherish my memories of walking around with him. We all miss you Andy, and Shawn you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016
Shawn, I'm so, so sorry to learn about Andy's passing. I remember him so fondly. I know that this must be an extremely difficult time for you and I don't think I have any words to make it any easier. Please just know that a lot of people are thinking of you and keeping you in their thoughts and prayers right now. Vicki Ross contacted me to give me the news, and to tell me about the celebration of life this Friday. I have to leave town early Friday morning, or else I'd certainly be there with you all. Please take care. Respectfully, Rebecca Greene
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February 13, 2022
February 13, 2022
Andy, I think of you often and I'm sure you are watching over Shawn from above. You are forever missed.
September 6, 2019
September 6, 2019
Thinking of you, today on your birthday, Andy. There are many like me who are missing you and wishing we could spend just one more time watching you in some crazy contortions with your camera. Missing you as always...
September 6, 2018
September 6, 2018
It's your birthday, Andy. I'm missing you today. I think of you and miss you often. I like to think your up there jamming away on a guitar, or doing some rockin' photography.
Gallery
April 2009 - from a photography group shoot in La Jolla.
September 2010 - photography group shoot in the Gaslamp Quarter. We all were sitting outside of Star Bucks enjoying the morning.
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Recent stories
September 6, 2016
by Clark Kranz
Whne I first started in the San Diego DSLR club, I thought I knew how to shoot pictures and hold a camera. It wasn't long before I learned how wrong I was. It was a person like Andy who really helped me to become the phtoographer that I am today by simply teaching me to look around and see what is going on around me. It could be a series of cracks in the pavement, a light meter, a vast landscape, a carboard cutout. There is always something to see, but you must look to find it.
Even today as our club walks around in some of our familiar haunts. I still see him tapping me on the should and telling me to shoot that, Facebook came up and reminded me that his birthday is coming up and I found some old photos from 2009-2011 groupshoots that I have added in photos area. Happy B-day friend and please by all means keep helping me see interesting things to capture in my camera.
Birthday trip
April 3, 2016
It was my brother's 50th birthday and we had to convince my Darling to go to Maui with us...Mom, Todd, Heather and Me. Andy finally decided to go, after much convincing, and he truly opened up whilst in Maui - he showed our family the side I knew and loved. Every morning we would grab a cup of coffee at the hotel lobby and watch the clouds move out and sun make it's appearance. Sunsets in the same spots every night. It truly was a magical trip for all. I miss our Sundays and I miss my Darling - this picture is a true reminder of that wonderful trip.
March 16, 2016
I first met Andy at one of the San Diego dslr Photography group shoots some 8-9 years ago. At first I thought he was a bit weird. He would lay on the ground, it didn't matter where, sometimes on the sidewalk, in the street, in the dirt, wherever, and point his camera at what appeared to be nothing and take pictures.
I'd see his pictures posted later on the website and think, "Wow. This guy has a great eye!" So at the next group shoot, I'd kinda follow after him without him knowing it and tried to take the same pictures he did, but they never came out as awesome as his. He had an amazing eye and was so creative with his photography.
After I got to know him better, I no longer thought he was weird, just really talented. I always knew when he got that 'perfect' shot as he'd get up off the ground with that little mischevious smile and walk away with that little strut of his. He was such a great guy. We miss him very much....