Ken has gone...

One of my very best friends left us today. Ken never said goodbye and I'm glad. Because he has not gone forever. He has become immortal to us and he lives on through our recollections and conversations about him. Maybe he will even listen to some of those conversations, and invisibly deliver one of his trademark grins. He fought a dignified battle against his illness but never stopped being Ken. Always the life and soul even though his own was slowly ebbing away.

It was 04:30 GMT today that he stepped over. My faith is that his feet touched down in a far better place, a perfect place. No matter how much joy the spirits around us already share, theirs will be increased with the addition of a spirit so warm so full of love, the joy of living and completely unselfish as Ken was here. I envy them now as they gather round this unique soul that they are blessed to have go and be with them.

Thank you Ken for allowing our lives to be touched by yours. For making us laugh when we thought we couldn't. For sharing your wisdom when we were confused. And for allowing us the priviledge to forever carry you with us now in our hearts and souls.

Gwaan Peterkin!

...But we will always miss you...