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In loving Memory of KenK

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I just spoke to Ken's wife Barbara and am extremely sad to report that Ken passed away on Feb 21st 2008.

This is a tragic loss for all his friends and lives that he touched...he truly was a great guy who was loved by all, and I cannot even begin to thank him for all he has done to make this place what it is today.

He and his family are in my prayers.

Our Friend Ken Kouri:

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Did his wife say if MRSA was the cause of death or was it something else?
 
Thank you for the update Brian.

I am sorry that the news was not good.

While I did not know Ken, it's sad when one our own passes.

I will keep Barbara & the family in my thoughts and prayers.
 
He passed due to complications from a treatment he was getting for a long term condition he had....MRSA was not mentioned at all....his passing was sudden and completely unexpected.
 
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...his passing was sudden and completely unexpected.
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I recently lost a friend suddenly and unexpectedly. It's still hard to get used to. I pray that Ken's wife and family will be able to find peace and comfort in their memories of him. I send my condolences.
 
This is terrible news. So very sorry to hear it.
 
That's so sad. He was such a sweet, kind man, always trying to help others. I know he loved TUG and TUGgers, and had a lot of fun at the gatherings he planned.

Condolences to Barbara.

Thanks for following up, Brian. We appreciate it.

Fern
 
This is horribly saddening news. KenK had been so helpful, to so many for a very long time.

My condolences to his family, his friends and everyone who's life he touched.
 
So sorry to hear about Ken. I met him several years ago at a Ft. Lauderdale Tug meeting. He was a great guy and so helpful. My condolences to his family.

Nancy
 
This is such a shock. Ken was one of the nicest persons we've ever known, as is his wife, Barbie. What a kind, generous, witty, intelligent, knowledgeable, fun person he was. We had a wonderful time at the September TUG beach parties they organized each year at Avon by the Sea, New Jersey. I can't believe he's left us so soon. The loss to many of us is enormous.
 
I am so sad to hear about Ken's death :bawl: - many a thread did we post on togther regarding Marriott' Fairway Villas at Seaview... He was so knowlegdable and always generous with that knowledge to all here .... condolences to his wife and family.
 
This is such a shock. If you look, Ken posted on Feb. 18. Typical Ken. Long, helpful, positive attitude. My condolences to his wife, family, and, I am sure, many friends.
 
Ken was a friend to all but if you ever met him he was more than that. I spent a week with both Ken and Barbra a few years back when we went to see the world series. Ken took us every where from morning to night. He treated us like family. When ever I needed any information he was there not just for me but for everyone. He will be missed greatly there can not be a replacement for him. Both Tug and Timesharforums and there members have lost one of the best people on these boards. RIP buddy


Thank you Brian for the email and thank you Dave M for posting on my site.
 
I have removed/renamed the title of this thread as many have mentioned its now inappropriate given the circumstances.
 
This is awful news!!

We met Ken and his wife Barbara several years ago at an Orlando get together. Ken and his wife were the nicest people.

My condolences to Barbara and family.
 
...the bell tolls for thee...actually all of us...

Never met him, never had phone conversation, but he was a friend...

Ken, hope you are having fun in a six star presidential suite somewhere...
 
Although I did not know Ken, I can tell by the responses, how much he was loved by all. My heart goes out to his family, and friends. May he rest in peace.
 
So sorry to read this sad news.

Much Aloha to Ken's family.

Jen
 
So, so sorry about Ken. What a great guy he was! He had some great advice for me, personally.
 
I just came home and logged in to TUG. I am so shocked that I don't know what to say. Ken was so generous and helpful. My condllences go to his wife and family. He will surely be missed.:bawl: :bawl: :bawl:
 
As one who looked forward to seeing Ken at our yearly end of Summer Avon getogether's, my wife and I are truely saddened by his passing. However, we take comfort in the fact that Ken seemed happy with life, and as important, happy with helping other people. He'll be missed.

Jeff & Lynne
 
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