Kaplan Family,
I knew Mr. Kaplan as Jess' Dad, when he was here in the Keys visiting. In the early days he participated in one of our dolphin encounters - complimentary for staff family members... Well, with this giant smile, he joked about just how much the complimentary program had cost him - alluding to college, internships and whatnot that Jess needed to land her dream job. Even to someone who didn't know him, the beaming face said it all. After that, whenever visiting, first thing in the morning he would check in to say hello and chat for a little while. He always had a joke, a hug and a "see you later". Later was each time his daughter was on docks, working at the job of her dreams, and every time, there he was, with Mrs. Kaplan... Silently cheering her on. I am sure he continues to do just that. I will miss him and am so glad I has the opportunity to meet him.