Pictured: Piano in the Bronx River.  In the background of this photo, you can see the remains of Pe Pa's bridge, which was washed away by Hurricane Ida. 

Note:  The following tale is a work of fiction, except for the piano in the Bronx River, which actually happened and is the inspiration behind this tale. Nobody should be concerned about the well-being of Mr. Hesselbacher, who no longer practices nor plays the piano.

By Ken Hesselbacher, also known by Pe Pa by his grandchildren

June 15, 2022:  As of this report, legendary concert pianist, Ken Hesselbacher, remains missing.  Sandy, his wife, said he was playing piano in his study late into the night.  In order to maintain his piano skills at the highest level, Hesselbacher would frequently practice all through the night. 

Ken Hesselbacher and his piano

When Sandy entered his studio early this morning, both Hesselbacher and his mini-Steinway were gone.  Suspecting that something was amiss, Sandy immediately contacted the police.  Later in the morning, the police advised that they had located the piano in the middle of the Bronx River, which runs next to Hesselbacher's residence.

Mrs. Hesselbacher was thrilled to learn that the Steinway had been recovered and started arrangements to have it restored to its original condition.  "I am so relieved that the piano was recovered," she stated, "Not only does it have sentimental value, it is worth a pretty penny!"

While she remains concerned regarding the safe return of her husband, she takes solace from the expression, "a bad penny always turns up."  If a bad penny always turns up, she believes that "a bad Kenny will also turn up!"

In the background of this photo, you can see the remains of Pe Pa's bridge, which was washed away by Hurricane Ida.  But that, as they say, is another story for another time. 

This tale is mostly a work of fiction, and nobody should be concerned about the well-being of Mr. Hesselbacher, who no longer practices nor plays the piano.