I am profoundly saddened to report the passing of friend and colleague, Keith Benjamin, whom we lost yesterday at the far-too-young age of 49.  While Keith will undoubtedly be remembered for the ineffable creativity which permeated his life, he will no doubt also be remembered even more for his undying devotion to his family.  I remember fondly running into the Benjamins as they were out for a walk in Cow Hollow (San Francisco) perhaps five months ago.  There was nothing particularly special about the encounter—just two families out enjoying the day who happened to run into each other.  But for all the presentations I’ve given to Keith’s firm and the meetings I’ve participated in with him, what I will remember most fondly is the image of Keith out with his family on a Sunday afternoon enjoying the early spring weather.  Keith, we will miss you.