Kenneth R. Holmes

Deb and family,
I just heard about Ken's passing away today and have been thinking about him alot. At the Naval Academy as classmates in the 30th company, I always remember Ken as very calm and confident; he was always easy to talk with and had a great sense of humor. We were in the Brigade color guard together, both as rifle bearers - those were fun times.
Since graduation, I always enjoyed getting your Christmas cards with the pictures of your growing family and it has...

I served with Ken on the L. Mendel Rivers, and learned of his passing from Rusty Pickett. I knew him to be a fine and outstanding man. My heart felt sympathy goes out to your family with your loss.

I served abord Rivers one week after commisioning in 1975 to fall of 1976.

Then again from Dec. 1979 to May of 1983.

I retired in 1989 off the Sunfish.

David Grove TMCM (SS) USN ret.

Deb and family, you probable don't remember me. I served with Ken onboard the fine ship L. Mendel Rivers. I was the Yeoman onboard. Ken was a great leader and a very honest man. I'm sorry for your loss, but know he is in a better place and we will all see him again. May God give you all strength during this difficult time.

I was one of Ken's roommates at Navy Plebe and youngster year. I am deeply saddened by his death. He was a fine human being and I regret not having seen or heard from him since I left the academy before graduating.

Dear Deb, Brett, Maggie and Katie
We love you so much and I just wanted to send my note to say you are in my prayers then, now and forever. May God continue to bless you and keep you and give you the extra dose of strength and courage as you continue on from here. Love Mrs. Cindy

God's speed, Mr. Holmes

Dear Deb, Brett, Maggie, and Katie
Our hearts cry out for your loss, but we also stand amazed at the testimony of Ken and your enduring faith. May the God of all peace hold each of you so close that all you smell is the fragrance of His presence and know His love for you. We will continue to pray for you. All our love, from all of our family, Richard, Janice, Shelley,Carole, Beth, Ruth, Greg and Nora

DEAR DEB AND FAMILY
JUST HEARD THRU THE SWARTZWELDERS OF KEN'S PASSING. PLEASE KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. DON'T KNOW IF YOU WILL REMEMBER US BUT KEVIN PLAYED TENNIS WITH BRETT AND CHRIS ECKERT. HE ALSO WENT TO WESTMINSTER AND PLAYED AGAINST BRETT WHILE BRETT WAS AT AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN. SEEMS LIKE TOO MANY YEARS AGO. IN ANY EVENT I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW EVEN THO WE HAVE MOVED WE REMEMBER YOU ALL AND WISH YOU GOD'S HEALING AT THIS...