Melina Mosch

Melina Mosch. Photo by Ivar Ojaste

We at IBRRC were saddened to hear of the recent death of Melina Mosch. Melina was a key part of Project Blue Sea, an environmental advocacy and direct action organization that we have worked side-by-side with at a number of spills in Europe.

Melina was a vital part of the team caring for oiled birds in the response center at Keila during the Estonia Mystery Spill in 2006. She later interned in IBRRC's rehabilitation program at Cordelia, California and was known by us all for her hard work, thoughtfulness and her dedication to animals.

She had battled illness for several years before finally succumbing on February 20, 2010. She will be sorely missed by all of us, human and non-human animal alike.

Damien "Joey" Joseph Kam

Damien "Joey" Joseph Kam, (far right) with his family.

Damien "Joey" Joseph Kam,dedicated volunteer at the San Pedro bird center and husband of one our respected former employees, Cyndie Kam, passed away unexpectedly in Newport Beach, CA, on August 28, 2009. He was 44.

He is survived by his wife, Cyndie, 37, and son Colin, 16 months, of Costa Mesa, CA, Mother and step-father, Barbara and Earl Naito, Father, Willis Kam, and Sister Teri Hampton and family.

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Damien lived in California since 1994. He was an employee at PIMCO for over 4 years. Damien was a loving and dedicated husband and father.

Our heart goes out to Damien's loving family. He will be greatly missed.

A remembrance and more photos at www.damienkam.blogspot.com

Eric Sticht

Eric John Sticht, an avid IBRRC volunteer and most recently a part-time facilities manager, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2007 of natural causes. He was 47.

He had a great love of nature and animals, and worked many tireless hours at the International Bird Rescue and Research Center in San Pedro.

Eric was born on September 7, 1960 in Pomona, California. He is survived by his twin brother, Mark; his sons, Sean and Kevin; and his niece, Hannah. Eric grew up in Newport Beach where he loved sailing, body surfing and cook outs on the beach.

He graduated from Corona Del Mar High School and then UC Irvine with a degree in Computer Science. Eric excelled in his computer programming jobs and his many activities. He loved to go camping with his sons. He was an avid sailor, kayaker, and scuba diver.

He will sorely missed by all his friends at IBRRC and the countless friends that crossed his path.

Home | About us | Blog | Background | Bird centers | Education | Help us | Media | Oil Spill Center

@ 2010 (IBRRC) International Bird Rescue Research Center – All Rights Reserved  
Privacy policy  •  Phone: (707) 207-0380  •