SALMON - Rolando “Ron” Salmon, 45, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, July 1, 2009. He was born June 13, 1964 in El Salvador and moved to Fernandina Beach in 1968. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and was employed by the City of Jacksonville, Mosquito Control Division as a pilot. Ron was a devoted husband, father and son. He enjoyed spending time with his family, coaching his sons in sports, the beach and the Florida Gators. He was predeceased by his brother, Carlos Salmon, Jr. and his father in law Charlie Keen. Survivors include his wife, Janet Keen Salmon of Fernandina Beach, FL. Ron was her best friend and they had been together for 27 years and married for 16. Also surviving are his sons, Marshall and Riley Salmon of Fernandina Beach, FL; his parents, Dr. Carlos and Maria Salmon, also of Fernandina Beach; his mother in law, Miyo Keen of Yulee, FL; three sisters, Angela Salmon (Steve Giordanella) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Maria Begona Palencia of Jacksonville, FL and Erica Salmon of Fernandina Beach, FL; two brothers and sisters in law, Walter and Susie Keen of Jacksonville, FL, Raymond and Wendy Keen of Fernandina; many nieces, nephews and cousins and several close friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 6, at St Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Brian Eburn, celebrant. Interment will follow in Green Pine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Green Pine Funeral Home.