tomteriffic Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I'm hoping/expecting that one of the Imperial Potentates will pin this. I thought it might be a nice gesture if those who were so inclined could send Laura and Andy their condolences/sympathies in a tangible form. I've no doubt that they're about 23 different kinds of upside-down right now and something tangible might be more meaningful, not to mention that the odds of something electronic getting lost in the shuffle are probably pretty good right now. In the interest of confidentiality and to avoid the spiders, skimmers and scammers, I'll provide their address in a PM or e-mail to: tomterifficATearthlinkDOTnet Please be a bit patient, I have a respectable job I need to attend to too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's me HHB Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Im an older father, been the sole caretaker for almost a year now, the way Ken passed has rocked me bigtime. I never met him and only knew him through the board but man, the thought of his young son is breaking my heart, Im in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 In your inbox, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Marshall Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Please send me details on how to contribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirateflynn Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 PM sent, Tom. Thank you for doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 PM Sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 This is copied and pasted from some communication I've had with Laura: "Also - it is looking like we will be having a memorial for Ken on August 6. A more somber/serious event at the A.D. Bruce Chapel on the campus of the University of Houston; an event later in the day at a local venue (Under the Volcano) for a more celebratory event with friends getting up and playing live music in tribute." "Tom - can you please spread the word re: Ken's memorial on HFC? I will provide specific details re: more serious service (not religious) and the friends playing live music event as we are able to firm them up. I know Ken seriously treasured all of the friendships he was able to create and foster on HFC. He was on the forum ALL the time. Here is the urn I selected for his remains - I hope you'll find it fitting:" I thought the urn was beyond awesome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 This just in.... Laura says... "PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD: The date for the Ken Jones Memorial is August 6. I HAVE ADDED THE DETAILS HERE - but keep an eye out for the Event page that will be created soon. There will be two memorials - one more somber and reverent the A.D. Bruce Religion Center Chapel at the University of Houston - at 11 a.m. One more rockin' and celebratory musical tribute later in the day at 4 p.m. at Under the Volcano (2349 Bissonnet), thanks to the graciousness of Pete Mitchell. Please come show your admiration, love, and support for Ken, for our son Andy, and for me! If you would like to participate in the musical tribute, please contact Eddie Hawkins or Chuck Savage. Andy and I welcome all support (and hugs) that we can get with open arms in this extraordinarily difficult time. We are still in the "this cannot be happening! This is NOT our life!" stage of things. Love and peace to all." See you at the party backstage brother Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Include me as well please if it is not too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Just got back to my hotel room. I have never witnessed a greater outpouring of love for someone. We should all be so fortunate as to have such a powerful, positive effect on so many people. Ken was a rare and unique individual, and everyone in the room felt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Ken was a unique and well-loved man. Although too short, his life was well lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGale Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 WTF? I go away for a minute! Damn. Love you Ken. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I feel the same way ... Love you man! Have a blast at that great gig in the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 So, this morning my iMac shit the bed. I was working and then, pffft. I only mention it because 8 years ago, when I was on the fence about buying a new computer, I was prepared to spend about $1,000-$1,200 for new PC. After a phone conversation with Kenny, I was on the hook for about $2,300 for a new iMac. Kenny loved all things Apple Computers and would wax poetic about them to anyone who would listen. I brought my iMac to the Apple store today and my worst fears were realized. It had bit its last byte. Kenny would be happy to know that I left the store with a brand new iMac, just as he would have suggested. His legacy and his influence live on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGale Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 He posted this because I asked him. I'm a big Zappa fan, and from thenceforth a big Ken Jones fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikarateboy Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Absolutely love this. I am a big Zappa and Ken fan. I was just looking at this anchored post today wonder if it had been long enough and I should unpin it. apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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