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for Kenneth Arnold
Megan Dommer
October 28, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Professor Arnold's untimely passing. He was a wonderful instructor, able to make a complex subject understandable and interesting, truly caring about his students. Last fall, my car battery died just as I was heading to campus for one of his exams. I got there an hour late, terrified, but he completely understood - told me to relax, ignore the clock and take as much time as I needed. Little kindnesses like that...they are what make an outstanding professor, just as much as intelligence and knowledge.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Lizabeth Coller
October 20, 2008
Dear Jann, Greg, and Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ken as a great friend and person. I have wonderful memories of camping and backpacking with Ken, in particular a trip we made up thru Canada to Manitoulin Island (back around 1983, I think.) The last time I saw Ken was at your wedding - and our lives went on, and we lost touch. I have you in my thoughts.
MarySue Whittum
October 10, 2008
Dear Jann, Chris and Greg,
I was so sad to hear the loss of Ken. You and the family (and Ken)
will be in our prayers.
MarySue and Kinsley Whittum
Webster, NY
Mark Zaretsky
October 10, 2008
Dear Jann, Greg, and Chris,
Ken was a wonderful friend and person. Kind, thoughtful, and generous are some of the appropriate descriptions that come to mind. I have many wonderful (and sometimes painful) memories of camping and backpacking with him, though it seems so long ago now. I am very sorry for your loss and have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie (Sinaguglia) Guarino
October 9, 2008
Mrs. Armantrout, Chris & Greg,
I was so surprised to hear of the sudden passing of your husband/father. It's been many years (Chris & Greg are long out of Preschool now!) but I still think of all of you often. Please take care and may the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Gail Morgan
October 9, 2008
Dear Jann, Chris and Greg,
I know I already signed this guest book, but, I think of you all the time. I am so very saddened by your loss. Ken was a wonderful man - quiet, loving and giving. Everyone who came in contact with him benefitted from knowing him. We will all miss him dearly. Please know that you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers; and if there is anything at all that I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
With affection,
Raman Unnikrishnan
October 8, 2008
I am deeply saddened to learn the passing of Ken Arnold. Why should good people leave us in an untimely manner?
Ken was my student at RIT. We continued our interactions through the IEEE Rochester Section for a long time. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they go through this difficult time.
Susan Arnold
October 7, 2008
It is with great sorrow that I bid my dear brother an earthly good-bye. Ken you were a great man, great scientist, devote Christian, father and husband. I miss you yesterday, today and tomorrow.
I wilsh you a peaceful journey as you join Mom and Dad. God Bless you always.
Wayne West
October 7, 2008
Dear Jann and family,
I pray for God's grace and peace to be with each of you. I am so thank-ful that I had the privilege of know-ing Ken beginning with my years in Akron. The words from the obituary reinforce in a powerful way what a fine, gifted person Ken was. He exemplified humbleness. I am very sorry his earthly life has concluded. As you walk into the tomorrows of your lives, may you be assured that God walks with you.
Pastor Wayne
Pat Arnold
October 7, 2008
Dear Jann, Christopher and Gregory
Words cannot begin to express how sad I was to hear about Kenny. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Yolanda Ortiz-Nunez
October 7, 2008
Mrs. J. Armantrout, In the brief times that I had the opportunity to meet with you, I found you to be such a great gift to the Diocese and to all around you. I can only imagine how much of yourself you also gave to your husband and family. May the Holy Spirit be your guide at this time of sadness, and may you find comfort in the beautiful life you shared. Blessings to you and yours.
Robyn and Dave Barone
October 7, 2008
Please Accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Ken a loving husband, father, and dear friend of mine.
Ken has meant a lot to me over the years. We knew each other for over 30 years, he was my teacher, my mentor, my close friend at RIT. I will miss him and will not forget him. Ken you did so much for your friends at RIT. Ken we will all miss you.
Jake Stone
October 6, 2008
My deepest condolences to you and your family. It was nice to get to know Professor Arnold in the short time I was a T.A. for his computer science course this year. I hope you have a speedy recovery from your loss.
Conrad, Sharon, Kimberley, Renee and Craig Jakubiak
October 6, 2008
Dear Jann and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
jim ziobro
October 6, 2008
Ken was a tireless and devoted volunteer for the IEEE. He will be sorely missed.
We will remember you Ken!
http://www.r1.ieee.org/~roch/officer/off-pics/ken-tux.jpg
Tricia and Bob Bonosky
October 6, 2008
My dearest friend Jann, Christopher and Gregory: Stay strong together-when one falls, help the other up. The path will be difficult at times but you have one another to lean on. You are not alone-you have your lovely family and a multitude of friends. We are always there for you-no matter what time of day, no matter what your needs. The Blessed Virgin Mary will hold you in the warmth of her love and she, our Holy Mother, will also help you carry your sadness. Believe and have faith for the strength of Our Lord will surround you. You are forever in our prayers, Tricia and Bob Bonosky
Barbara VanScoy
October 5, 2008
My dear Jann - we have not had contact for many years but I think about you often. I am so sorry to learn of your beloved Ken's death. My prayers are with you and your family.
Louis Beato
October 4, 2008
Dear Jann and boys,
I have known Ken for 30 years, starting at RIT in the EE program. I have also worked with Ken at Eastman Kodak and we have worked together for the last several years. Ken surprised me last year by bringing in some pictures of our college graduation. They were the only pictures I had ever seen since I did not have any. I count him as a friend and colleague for over 30 years and I will miss him. God Bless.
John & Julie Fazio
October 4, 2008
Jann, Chris, & Greg,
Our prayers are with you and know that Jesus carries you at this difficult time.
Betty Wright
October 4, 2008
Jann - God's love is surrounding you and the boys. He will give you strength to live through this very sad time.
Tom, Sue, Ryan and Jessica Hosie
October 4, 2008
Jann, Chris, Greg, and Family,
We may never know why the good Lord needed to call Ken back to be with him. Especially when you think of all the good that Ken has and would have given to all of us. Nor will we know what God's plan is for each of us. But I take comfort in knowing that the amount of Good (Love ,Joy, Friendship, Caring) that will result from God's plan for Ken is unimaginable to us.
Peter & Wan-Ling Chang Wong
October 4, 2008
While we mourn the loss of a dear friend, we give thanks to the gift that he brought us. A gentle and generous soul that enriches us all, and will always be with us.
Ken, rest in peace.
Ann-Nin Wong
October 3, 2008
Dear Jann, Chris, and Gregory,
I am so sorry about Ken's passing. If any of you need anything at all, please call me at any time whatever the situation. I wish you all the best and know that the three of you will be able to get through this together.
Rosele Watro
October 3, 2008
Jann & Boys,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband and father. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Sincerely,
The Watro Family,
Dave, Rosele, Sandy & Rebecca
Christine Wensel
October 3, 2008
Dear Jann:
So sorry to hear of your great loss. I will be offering my weekend masses for you, your husband, and family.
Peace,
Cris Wensel, Our Lady of the Lakes Parish
Thomas Driscoll
October 3, 2008
Jann, I am so sorry for your loss. May the peace of jesus hold you close.
Lun-Lun Wong
October 3, 2008
Jann,
I learned so much from Ken through boy scouts and growing up with your boys. He was an important part of my childhood, and I will never forget him. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Joanne Saporito
October 3, 2008
Jann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dorothy let me know and I wanted to make sure I sent my condolences.
Jeanne Raffaelli
October 3, 2008
Dear Jann, Christopher and Gregory
God is always with you, you can especially feel His presence at this terrible time.
Love, Jeanne and Tom Raffaelli
(Dorothy's sister)
Maeve & Mike Kelly
October 3, 2008
Jann,Chris and Greg,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear about Ken. He was such a wonderful man. We always admired him for how much he was involved in the boys' lives. He was the model father. He raised 2 great sons, and his boys will have many wonderful memories of their father.
Our prayers are with all of you!!
Clare Sun
October 3, 2008
Rest in peace, Professor Arnold. Thank you for teaching us. We will miss you. Our prayers are with the family.
Andrew Agnello
October 3, 2008
Dear Jann and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Professor Arnold was a wonderful man and professor. I suddenly lost my father when I was 8 and he was 48. I know how difficult this is and my family's prayers are with you.
The Fedyk Family
October 3, 2008
Dear Jann and Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May God’s grace and strength be with you.
Karen Crow
October 3, 2008
You'll be missed Prof. Arnold. It was amazing how much you knew and how easy you made the world of computers seem to the rest of us. Your family is in my prayers.
Judi and Peter Irving/Gurney
October 3, 2008
Dear Jann and Family,
Our thoughts are with you. Ken was a truly wonderful and good man. We send our love to you at this very sad time.
Jean Sheehan
October 3, 2008
My deepest sympathy. I met Ken through IEEE CS chapter when I first became a member several years ago. He was the chairman at the time. He had a way with people and bringing them all together. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Garret Bonosky
October 3, 2008
Chris, Greg and The Family,
Fear not in this time of grief, for the Lord is with you. The hill you will climb through this hardship will be high, but let the Lord take you by the hand and help you over come this time. Seek relief and rest and reach out to those who offer comfort. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Evan Wormsbecher
October 3, 2008
Jann, Chris, Greg,
I'm sorry for your loss and I pray that the Lord grants each of you the graces you need in this difficult time.
Margot VanEtten
October 3, 2008
My prayers are with you, along with those of the whole Brockport Newman Community. May the peace of God, which lies so deep and passes all understanding, be with you and uphold you at this difficult time.
Gail and Tom Morgan
October 3, 2008
Jann,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You, your children, and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ken will truly be missed.
Stacey Stahl
October 3, 2008
Rest in peace Professor Arnold. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to teaching the next generation. You will be missed.
Bonnie Maye and Doug Schwarz
October 3, 2008
Jann and family,
You have our deepest condolences - we are so sorry for your loss. Ken is a wonderful wonderful person. We know that he is with God now, but all of us will miss him very much. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with love and comfort you.
Dorothy Fyfe
October 3, 2008
My dear Jann,
My prayers are with you and the boys. Be strong. God is with you. Love, Dorothy
patricia rapp
October 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kenny was an awesome man. He is in God's arms now,safe and protected. Jesus is holding you all tight. Our love to you all. the Rapps
William and Jean Erbeck
October 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andrew Lyon
October 3, 2008
Our thoughts are with Greg and Chris and the rest of the family at this time. Andrew Lyon (McQuaid) and family
Bob Hebing (Kodak)
October 3, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss.
I knew Ken through Kodak, he was a great guy to work with.
I will pray for him and your family.
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