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Dennis K.M. Kam

Miami, Florida

1942 - 2018

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KAM, DENNIS K. M. age 76, of Palmetto Bay, FL. passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 25, 2018. He is survived by Cynthia Chun, wife of 42 years; devoted father of daughter Lauren Lee; sister Donna Burkeen of Honolulu, HI; nieces and nephews. Born in Honolulu in 1942. He...

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I am so sad to hear of Dr. Kam's passing. Dr. Kam was one of my favorite professors at the University of Miami. He was a wonderful teacher and had such a winning personality. It was always a pleasure to be in his class. I learned so much and I will never forget him.

my name is Armando Garcia guitarist.
I had the honor of being a student in dr Kam's music theory classes mtc 201 and 202. I am very grateful to dr Kam's wonderful lectures where he taught the great works of music.
I had been selected by a great graduate in compostion a student of Dr Kam. who was the late maestro Rodolfo Guzman and he dedicated his three Cuban Dances for guitar for me and I premiered them at um guzman hall in 1978.
my deepest condolenses to dr Kam's grauates...

I am Armando Garcia guitar concert and recording artist.l had the honor of being a student in dr kam's music theory class. In 1977 in m t c 201 and 202. At the university of miami. I also premiered the three Cuban Dances for solo guitar that dr kam's Great music composition student maestro rodolfo Guzman who wrote these three Cuban dances for me and my guitar at um Guzman hall in 1978.
I am very grateful to dr kam because his wonderful
Music theory lectures where he taught me...

Sending my deepest condolences to Cynthia and family. Dr. Kam was a gentle guiding presence throughout my musical life, from conducting my first appearance as a soloist with the SFYS or as a theory teacher and adviser at the Univ. of Miami. He will be greatly missed!

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dennis. When someone you love become a memory, the memory becomes a treasure that fills your heart with love and brings you joy. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40.

My husband and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Cynthia, Lauren and the Kam family. May his music continue to flow with the angels, and allow us to feel his presence around us and his family daily.
Love and Blessings

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

Tai Chi luncheon

Dennis past much too soon with so much to look forward to. We go back to 1976 at UM. Enjoyed analyzing the 20th C music, playing his contemporary music, but never really enjoyed listening. We share the love of tennis and just this year he told me how his game was improving. He loved life and music. I will miss our occasional luncheons and our conversations in Tai Chi class. Rest in Peace Dennis.

One of our many lunches together at UM

Our deepest sympathies to Cynthia, Lauren, and to all Dennis' family. Dennis had become a wonderful friend over these past few years, and all who ever knew him will miss him greatly. In our small gatherings at UM, Dennis always raised insightful issues of Faith and values. We will miss that. May the angels and saints welcome him in the heavenly kingdom. There will be music. He has gone no farther than to God, and God is very close. There is solace in knowing that he is at peace and that...