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April 29, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. We live in times that are critical and hard to deal with as described at (2nd Timothy 3:1-5). May the love and support of the community give you strength to endure. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
shirley duncan
April 15, 2011
my name is shirley ,I'm so sorry for your lost.my prayers are with you and your family.my son's where both in his class .He wii be missed
April 11, 2011
Valerie, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
James and Kay
North Carolina
Glen Colson
April 4, 2011
When you are a very proud father..and your son says that he has a Father figure in his life the usual gut reaction is jealousy...Not the case here , I am proud to have "shared" my sons education in life with you.My son has learned to help the weak,care for others,find respect for a person even when they may not deserve it.Because of you.Your wisdom and friendship will never be forgotten. Thank you Sir.!
Addie Torrano
April 2, 2011
I never had Mr. Ellis as a teacher but I remember always being late to one of my classes that was close to Mr. Ellis' class and each time he saw me running down the hall rather than telling me to not run or yell at me he would say with a smirk, "Ah, Ms. Torrano, out for a morning jog?" His sarcasm would intimidate me... it got me to stop running down the hall. I also use to enjoy watching him teach his martial arts class after school before I left for the day; he had this pleasant look on his face as if he really enjoyed what he was doing. A great loss, my condolences to Mrs. Ellis and all of his loved ones.
kris minguez
March 31, 2011
Today I had Master Ellis's class and without him I felt really empty inside like I have a whole that can never be replaced.To the greatest man alive I will miss you Master Ellis.
Greg J Burgess
March 31, 2011
Master Ellis,
you were a great teacher and a great friend. We will all miss you greatly here on this planet. You're impact will continue long after you're gone, and we will never forget the morals you instilled in our lives.
I look forward to greeting you in Heaven and rejoycing together in the Lord. We love you Mr. Ellis.
Angelina Barnett
March 31, 2011
As i think back on the days of coming to MSA. I think of all the experiences that we shared..painting the classroom floor, signing the wall, the embarrassing hall pass...and my favorite was the Greek Olympics with the Chariot Races. Mr. Ellis you opened our eyes to what a loving and caring teacher is, and gave us some of the greatest disciple we would need for life. I hope that we all can help your family like you have helped all of us.
Cody Callihan
March 31, 2011
My dear Master Ellis.
You were an example for us all, a true master, and a true friend. You believed in us, not just for who were were, but for who we would become. I will never forget you. I will never forget how you welcomed me to your after school class, your smile when we would sword spar, and especially our long talks after class. You were man, who became a hero to a generation, so lucky to have known you. I hope that you are as proud of the life you lived as we are, and may we show our gratitude by honoring what you instilled in us while in your class. I should have visited you again. I felt it in my heart to stop by, but I was ashamed not to be back in class. Please forgive me. I will see you again, and I looks forwards to it. But until then, I will miss you. We will all miss you. Thank you, sir!
Jeffrey Anderson
March 31, 2011
Master Ellis, it has been 3 years since i had to leave MSA to return to New England, but i will never forget you. I had always hoped to come back one day and walk into your class, but now you are just... gone. You will be missed very much. MSA will never be the same. Me and Theresa will always remember your class, and you very weird looking Six Count Push Up. Seventh and Eighth grade were great because of you. i actually almost cried when i left your "Dojo" for the last time.
God bless his soul and his family.
Heather Schamber
March 31, 2011
To me Mr. Ellis wasnt just a teacher, someone who gave you grade's in class. He was a friend who even after you were no longer in his classes would welcome you just the same as he always did. The last time I got to spend any real time talking with him he told me he loved seing me. I believed him, Because thats the kind of man he was. I also remember that when I was away at my first year of schooling and my birthday rolled around. He was one of the people who came to my surprise birthday party. I'll miss his smile and his hug, and the advice he would give to anyone who asked for it. He taught me more than tae kwon do and history, he taught me moral character; courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self controle, indmitable spirit! To the family of Mr. Ellis I am so sorry for the loss of a great man.
Daniel Niver
March 31, 2011
Mr. Ellis,
I never had you as a teacher but you were always there when I needed to ask you a question whether about history or Tae kwon do, you were a dictionary full of answers and advice and a heart full of love, honesty, and care for your students and everyone around you. You will be deeply missed Mr. Ellis and I know you will be shining down on Manatee school for the Arts every single day. There are thousands of people right now with a heart filled with hurt,denial,anger,and remorce. We all love you very much Mr. Ellis may you rest in peace and enjoy your eternal life with the lord.
Lenell Houser
March 31, 2011
To the Ellis family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you in this terrible time. Have comfort in the knowledge that you husband, father and grandfather touched the lives of hundreds of people in the most positive way, he was well loved. We will miss him. Lenell, Ricky & Jesse
March 31, 2011
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ELLIS FAMILY. MY SON WAS A STUDENT OF MASTER ELLIS AND TRULY ENJOYED AND LEARNED IN HIS CLASS. WHAT A SENSELESS TRADGEDY AND LOSS OF SUCH A EXCEPTIONAL TEACHER AND MAN.
REA SCHMIDT
Sophie Harris
March 31, 2011
Words can not describe how many lives this one individual touched. He taught and lived the words that he spoke, truly leading by example. The ending of his life was not deserved or warranted and he will be greatly respected and missed.
Michael Ridgewell
March 31, 2011
Master Ellis was there with us from the beginning. Implementing a program for students they may not have been able to experience elsewhere, Master Ellis always had the lookout for the students and their well being. Just remember his voice will travel on and may all of the fond memories be everlasting. AYYYYYYY YAAAA!!!!!!
March 30, 2011
master Ellis will be dearly missed at msa
kris minguez
March 30, 2011
Master Ellis was my favorite teacher at msa and knew him for 4 whole years and when I heard what had happened today i was truly devastated.I send my condolences to him and his family.I will miss you master Ellis.
March 30, 2011
We are in a lot of pain and sorrow. You will be missed. The Acevedo Family
Sandra Stiles
March 30, 2011
Ken you were a great friend, someone to talk to. Your calm spirit and love for students could be seen daily through the way you lived your life. Thank you for welcoming me that first year. Even though I started the school year late, you were there to help me enter a world that was new to me. I have fond memories of Greek Olympics and other projects. As a colleague you taught me wonderful ways to reach my students. For that I will always remember you. You will definitely be missed.
Candy Ramirez
March 30, 2011
My condolences goes out to the Ellis Family. I had the pleasure of being one of Mr. Ellis’s students at MSA 12 years ago; and I must say I had so much fun in his History class and I will never forget those “Demerits”. When I heard the news today I was truly devastated, this is such a terrible loss for everyone. Mr. Ellis you will be dearly missed by everyone that knew you. Thank you for all you did.
Nikki Vaporis
March 30, 2011
Master Ellis,
Thank you for being so very kind to my daughter, Leslie. You were always very kind and understanding. Thank you for making such an amazing and lasting impression on my daughter. May your memory be eternal.
Thank you,
Nikki Vaporis, Leslie's mom
Philippe Brice
March 30, 2011
It is with great sorrow that the Brice Family, and more specifically Kevin, Celine and Melanie have learned about the passing of Master Ellis.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to Mr. Ellis’ family, and we grieve with them during this terrible time.
It is a great loss to the school, and to all the students.
The Brice Family.
Angelina Barnett
March 30, 2011
Mr. Ken Ellis I will miss you. I would like to thank you for all of your help and support through the rough times. I will always be thankful for helping with all of my finances for school. You are a true and valuable teacher and friend to all of us.
Gina Dimko
March 30, 2011
you are deeply missed!
Anne Thomas
March 30, 2011
Our Son and our family are praying for Master Ellis' family and co-teachers at MSA. He will be greatly missed! It is hard to see our kids hurt so, he has touched so many. May God be your peace and light through your sorrow.
Gina Dimko
March 30, 2011
Mr. Ellis was not only a teacher to hundreds of students,he was a mentor and father to us all! no words can describe what the MSA family is going through today..We love and mis you Master Ellis.Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Thank you for all you did for me!
Gina Dimko
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