Kevin Rafky

To my other big brother,Danny and I talk about you often.i used to call you balloon head and you would call me butterball.your Spanish mom,my mother,always says she still can't believe the way you died.We always reminisce on how much potential you had and that voice,the freestyles,and your very entertaining personality.The sandez family will always miss you and remember your energy.Til we meet again,with much love ,your little sister Patricia.

Kev-
I think about you often and the fun we had working at Petco. I remember one day in particular, you were cleaning the fishtanks and you said to me "I'm not going to be doing this for the rest of my life...I'll be a nurse one day---You should finish school too"
I know, without a doubt that when I do finish school and finally become a nurse, you will be smiling down at me and I'll be smiling right back at you saying I DID IT. You'll be my own personal "RN" guardian...

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Peace and Prayer

I don't know where to begin. The news of the passing of my old childhood friend has struck me in such an unbeleivable way. Growing up with Kevin, Brian and yes, even Jay, was just plain fun. I must say that Kevin was a great kid that grew up to be an inspiration for many people and his memory will always linger in my heart. I share my deepest sympathy with the rafky family and will always be there for them. I love you Kevin!

i knew kevin for about three years while he was in high school and i knew that he was a special person with a huge heart. i miss you kdawg.
much love always.
todd

I went to Kevin's memorial service this afternnon only to support another friend. I didn't even know it was the Kevin I knew in 12th grade at Killian. He was such a sweet person with amazing vocal talent. I was so shocked and sad when I realized it was him. He will be so missed. His family and friends will remain in my prayers. R.I.P. Kevin

What can I say in so little space, I think that everything I would want to say to Kevin about how he touched my life he already knows, because he is with us still and always will be
I remember working nights and weekends with Kevin at the Possible Dream, listening to him free style about whatever was in front of him, even when we were mopping the floor he would drop some rhyme about the mop and bucket!
Kevin was so wonderful with all of the children, but his special buddy was...

I think you understood me as a person, and of course a kid. But for some reason you never looked at me as what everyone had labeled us. I was just Mikey to you. You loved me and wanted me to grow, and most importantly you knew what I liked and encouraged me to listen. Singing to me was my fondest memory of you. Or how you would bring your new tracks and blast them. I sat barefoot with my ear as close to the music and would drool allover the speakers in the kitchen, while you got lunch or our...

I have only the fondest memories of spending time with Kevin. I always looked forward to sitting back and hanging out with him. His enthusiasm, humor, friendliness, and talent was truly one of a kind. He was a genuine friend that will be missed immensely.
My heart goes out to Kevin's family.