So this past month has been really difficult for me and for my wife. Her dad, technically her stepdad- but always was much more of a father to her than her real dad. He has been fighting cancer for almost 2 years. This is a rare and aggressive cancer called Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
When I first met Ken, I immediately knew he was an awesome guy. He was into cars, guns, a patriot, and he and I really clicked and had so much in common. He has always been a car guy and we talked at length about the 2 current fun cars he had built up, a 72 and a 77 El Camino -he built and installed 454’s in both.
I flew out to his home in Texas 2 weeks ago, my wife had already been there a week. Ken was worried about the 77 El Camino, since the seats were not installed, and he knew his wife would need to sell the cars. Ken asked me to install the seats for him, so I spent 2 days figuring out how they went, finding the tools I needed in his shop, installing the seats, seat belts and carpet. Reinstalling the interior panels and new sill plates.
Sunday, February 23rd, I drove the car up from the shop to the house, so he could see it, and let me know what he thought.
I flew home that day. Two days later he was gone. After sitting in his car, he went back in the house, laid in bed, and never got back up again. I wish I had been able to stay, I was worried about my kiddo missing too much school while I was unable to take her. It was a mistake to leave. I should have been there when he left us to be with God.
Ken passed away on Fat Tuesday, very appropriate for him, as he loved to party. He was laid to rest on leap day. Keep those close to your heart with you as much as possible. Always make time for them.
RIP: KP
When I first met Ken, I immediately knew he was an awesome guy. He was into cars, guns, a patriot, and he and I really clicked and had so much in common. He has always been a car guy and we talked at length about the 2 current fun cars he had built up, a 72 and a 77 El Camino -he built and installed 454’s in both.
I flew out to his home in Texas 2 weeks ago, my wife had already been there a week. Ken was worried about the 77 El Camino, since the seats were not installed, and he knew his wife would need to sell the cars. Ken asked me to install the seats for him, so I spent 2 days figuring out how they went, finding the tools I needed in his shop, installing the seats, seat belts and carpet. Reinstalling the interior panels and new sill plates.
Sunday, February 23rd, I drove the car up from the shop to the house, so he could see it, and let me know what he thought.
I flew home that day. Two days later he was gone. After sitting in his car, he went back in the house, laid in bed, and never got back up again. I wish I had been able to stay, I was worried about my kiddo missing too much school while I was unable to take her. It was a mistake to leave. I should have been there when he left us to be with God.
Ken passed away on Fat Tuesday, very appropriate for him, as he loved to party. He was laid to rest on leap day. Keep those close to your heart with you as much as possible. Always make time for them.
RIP: KP
