A great American laid to rest.

[sdt354]

In a couple of hours I'll be leaving to attend the funeral of my step father, Ken. Ken passed away a couple of days ago. He was 96 and lived a full life, spending the last decade with my mom. Ken was a marine that fought at Guadel Canal. He was injured by a mortar and carried a piece of shappnel back home in his body that couldn't be removed. Most of his unit were killed or wounded in that one attach. His old unit marched by us at one Fourth of July parade,and one of them saw his hat with the unit on it, and came out to acknowledge Ken. That was very cool.He was beaming. I'm proud to have known this freedom fighter that made such a sacrafice for us all. Ken liked every thing mechanical, being an engineer, and loved my Vmax. He always came out to check it out when I was there. I know he wanted to ride it. When he went to the Vetrens home 2 years ago, I found a club and loaded S&W snubby under the mattress. This marine was always ready to defend his home, and who has more of a right than those like he? Ken Andrews, a great American Patriot. Rest in Piece.

 

[Miles Long]

Rest In Peace, Ken. Thanks for your service.
And thanks to Steve, for such a stirring tribute.
Cheers!

 

[Traumahawk]

RIP Ken, thank you for your service, and all of the hardships that you endured in defense of this Country.

 

[Tex85]

May he rest in peace.

 

[DMAN999]

RIP to a Bad Ass Leatherneck from a Squid (aka his Taxi Driver) !

 

[maleko89]

In a couple of hours I'll be leaving to attend the funeral of my step father, Ken. Ken passed away a couple of days ago. He was 96 and lived a full life, spending the last decade with my mom. Ken was a marine that fought at Guadel Canal. He was injured by a mortar and carried a piece of shappnel back home in his body that couldn't be removed. Most of his unit were killed or wounded in that one attach. His old unit marched by us at one Fourth of July parade,and one of them saw his hat with the unit on it, and came out to acknowledge Ken. That was very cool.He was beaming. I'm proud to have known this freedom fighter that made such a sacrafice for us all. Ken liked every thing mechanical, being an engineer, and loved my Vmax. He always came out to check it out when I was there. I know he wanted to ride it. When he went to the Vetrens home 2 years ago, I found a club and loaded S&W snubby under the mattress. This marine was always ready to defend his home, and who has more of a right than those like he? Ken Andrews, a great American Patriot. Rest in Piece.

Sorry for your loss, Steve. RIP Ken!

 

[Biker Dash]

Guard well, the Gates of Valhalla, Ken, for old Warriors will ALWAYS serve.

 

[ga_max]

RIP Ken.

 

[Lotsokids]

That's an amazing generation. Tough. Willing to sacrifice.
My salute to Ken, from a "soft" Air Force retiree.

 

[dannymax]

Sorry for your loss Steve-o, thoughts & prayers to you and your family.....RIP Ken! :eusa_pray:

 

[jfeagins]

Condolences to you and your family Steve.

 

[HyperPete]

I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences.

 

[Dragmaxster]

Great write-up steve-o, appreciate the service ken-rip
Semper Fi.

 

[rusty]

Rest in peace Ken

 

[Bill Seward]

Rest in peace, and thank you for your service.

 

[Fire-medic]

My condolences to you and your family, he sounds like the kind of person who sets a good example and who leads by doing that. Semper fidelis.

 

[sdt354]

Thank you all for your kind words and condolences. My family and I are very appreciative.
Steve-o

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Sorry to hear of your loss Steve-o. Sounds like Ken was a great man, and a true hero!

 

[CaptainKyle]

Sorry for your loss ! May he RIP

 

[leecifer]

Rest in peace Ken. I was in the navy too Dennis and I heard that alot from marines. I have the utmost respect for those like Ken and my grand father that served our country and where what I consider real American heros.