On behalf of my family, students, friends and fellow Kajukenbo Brothers and Sisters trained by GrandMaster Allen Abad. Our deepest condolences and God's blessings to the entire Abad family: Throughout life, we are sometimes blessed to encounter people, teachers, and leaders who unwaveringly help to shape our lives, GrandMaster Allen Abad is/was the personification of a great man, father, leader and professional. Through his many endeavors to positively teach, train and develop the hearts and minds of a myriad of students, young leaders and professionals, he optimistically set conditions for a better tomorrow. Unequivocally, through his positive leadership, GM Abad opened hearts when they were closed and minds when they were stagnate and unfocused – I remember when I was a young Navy Airmen, lost and without focused – GM Abad open doors to his home and martial arts studio -- he treated me like a son throughout his life. When I had no money to pay to for class, he never charged, yet invited me and others to his home for dinner. We miss him so much that it humbles and hurts our heart, yet we know that his physical loss can never replace the memories of a great man, father, teacher, leader. GM Abad’s positive and unwavering actions/efforts throughout life will continue to be emulated by and through the myriad of people, students, and teachers he touched. We lost a great man, father, teacher and professional -- we miss and love you GrandMaster Allen Abad, you will never be forgotten!
Professor Drexel D. Heard, Sr.
