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Ken in Santa Clara, 2002
April 22, 2013
Melanie von Orlow
December 28, 2012
Ken was with me when my sister died and he was a most beloved friend. I loved his humor and I'm missing him deeply. I'm so sorry that he has never met the kids - he was sending them birthday- and christmas-packages and provided them with latest SciFi-Stuff to prepare them for their first Con.
Now he's the one strolling beyond the stars...we won't forget you!
A last Goodbye to a good friend
Melanie von Orlow
December 28, 2012
Steve Estes
August 20, 2012
Ken was a childhood friend, and I last saw him in 2002 when he was in our area attending a Con. I remember in elementary school, in the fall, we'd visit the persimmon tree every day at recess to see if the frost had turned the fruit from bitter to sweet. After high school graduation, a few of us were discussing what was to come. Ken suggested not going to college, and we were shocked. Of course, he was the one who went on to get a PhD. You think about friends like him often, and promise yourself to visit, and debrief about life later on. Lesson: don't wait. We miss you, Ken.
Lynne Renihan
August 17, 2012
Ken, you were always so kind in sending me pictures. I was so surprised when you used my photo in your slide show at Coast Con this year. You had so many interests and I am so glad Sci-Fi was one of them because we got to see each other at cons. I am sure you are taking lots of photos in Heaven.
Jack Krolak
July 25, 2012
To the memory of Ken Grimes, for the light he shared in so many lives as recorded in his photographs.
Jack Krolak
July 25, 2012
A true gentleman and friend, you were always a welcome addition to any photo area I supervised. Thank you for sharing and leaving us your memories in photographs. May the Gates of Heaven open wide to great you.
Lon Jerome
July 23, 2012
Words fail us, Ken you will be missed, but remembered in our hearts. Sally and Lon Jerome
Thomas Reed
July 21, 2012
Through Deb Canady, I met Ken. Several times, we shared a hotel room together at Dragon*Con in Atlanta. He was kind and considerate beyond estimation. Just recently, I assembled and sent him a small desktop computer, and he received it and enjoyed it for his birthday. His passing was a shock to me. Unless he has another request, please make sure that computer is given to someone who genuinely needs it. Ken, I know we'll meet again some day. Right now, enjoy the company of the greatest pickers the world has ever known. Bon voyage, mon ami.
Michelle Friedman-Wallace
July 21, 2012
You will be missed. Your pictures captured so many in their scifi best. Rest in the stars, you have earned your wings.
Dave, Kathy, Laura, Leanna Fain
July 20, 2012
Kennard
Kathy, Laura, Leanna, and I will miss your cheerful face at the cons. I pray you are at peace and in God's arms. Just found out about it tonight July 20. God keep your family.
Dave Fain (Captain Slimo)
Christine Mak
July 20, 2012
Everytime I see a bowl of grits, I'll remember you and your attempt to introduce them to me. You were a gentleman, friend, and such a kind person. I'll miss you.
Mike White
July 20, 2012
Ken, you are loved and will be missed by your sci-fi family on the gulf coast. Godspeed.
July 20, 2012
As we've gotten older, I have come to love and appreciate my cousin even more. But for what he has done for my brother, Eric, he will ALWAYS hold a very special place in my heart...
Paula (Penelope)
July 20, 2012
Jerre Rivers
Troy Miller
July 20, 2012
I'll always remember going to the comic book store with him as a kid. He was always so nice to me. He will definitely be missed.
Dreux Blalock
July 20, 2012
Ken, your loss is felt throughout the Gulf Coast, and your memory will always make those who knew you smile.
Steven Dale
July 20, 2012
It was nice to have met Ken, he seemed like a fantastic interesting character. Dedicated to his craft and things he enjoyed. You'll be missed Ken.
Ashley Holland
July 20, 2012
Ken you were always there to put a smile on people's faces. You never turned a blind eye to anyone's needs. You will be missed sir. Love Ashley (Darf Peanut)
John Grigsby
July 20, 2012
Ken, you were so many things to so many people; son, brother, researcher, photographer... but I am proud to have called you a friend. You will be missed.
Maxy Pertuit
July 20, 2012
Ken, my friend, you will be missed. Your smiling face deserved to be the object of some of your pictices, not just on the gracious man holding it. R.I.P.
Rebecca Cochran
July 20, 2012
Ken left us all too soon. He will be missed among all his friends. When I worked with Ken at Vandy, he was a source of goodwill and humor. He is one of those special people who entered my life and will never be forgotten. God Bless and Keep his family. Much Love and sadness, Becky (Miller) Cochran
July 20, 2012
Ken you will be missed. The world has lost a great man. Coastcon will never be the same without you. I know that you will always be with us.
Love you and miss you
Pauline Grigsby
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