Kevin John Rowan

Kevin was my best friend in college. We were roommates at DePaul freshman year, and although I moved back to Florida, we stayed in touch for years after that. He was the best man at my first wedding. I remember his family had me over for Thanksgiving break, and I recall watching the Notre Dame game with them. Somehow an obscenity was caught on the mic, and Kevin's dad turned to me and said "Matt did you just say the f word?" I blushed and said "No that wasn't me." Kevin immediately said "I'm...

I accidentally got into the "life story" page, and honestly, Kevin would have laughed. That's what I remember best - his quick, deep sense of humor. Born, I suspected, of pain - love that didn't understand where to go. He made an indelible mark on my memory, and I am deeply sorry that I won't see him again - I somehow always thought I would. Many happy hours listening to the first CD I ever purchased, at his urging. My sympathy and condolences to all those who, like me, wished him the...

To the Rowan family and Trish and Erin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although my friendship with Kevin was brief, I have many wonderful memories of him. As a music lover and someone who always boasted of my vast musical knowledge, I will always appreciate that Kevin introduced me to musicians I would never have given a second listen, most importantly Brian Wilson. And I sat at a Brian Wilson concert on Independence Day and thought to myself had it not been for Kevin, I would not...

To Hyland and Rowan Family,May God Bless all of you.So many emotions are felt at this time-Words can't even explain all of our feelings.When bad things happen to good people it is not only prayers/Faith that help us but most of all our family and friends.May God Bless Kevin.We are so sorry for your pain. May all of you remember all the great memories of Kevin for him to live on in your hearts forever.Our love and prayers are with all of you.May God Bless you all.Love, Aunt Bette Ryan and...

To John, Mary Ann, Danny, Alice, Janet and the entire Hyland and Rowan families I wish to extend my heart felt condolences to all you. Through the years I have known Janet (since first grade), I have also become more familiar with the Rowan clan and can honestly call all of you my friend. Janet and I spent a vacation with Kevin; the three of us drove to Bill and Judy's in Dallas and had a wonderful time. I have many memories of that trip I especially remeber that Kevin and Bubba were very...