Scott Kennedy

Scott, It has been many years since we worked together at the Encounter summer camps at Monte Toyon, in the Methodist Church, traveled in the Middle East and made our pilgrimage to Wadi Duraja, site of Jim's death and Diane's miracle escape. I have carried those times and your friendship in my heart ever since. You were/are a mensch, a boddisatva, a person who lived his beliefs every day with the intention of making the world a better place for all it's citizens. I will treasure your memory...

Kris,

I was so shocked and saddened to read of Scott's death. I have so many wonderful memories of our times together at UCSC, trips to Santa Barbara, visits at our place in Salinas, and of course, our long-ago times in Willow Glen. He gave me so much laughter and so many insights. My heart goes out to you, Kris. Love, Barbara Chatton

I met Scott over 20 years ago, when, as a college student doing community volunteer work, I had the pleasure of serving on a commission with Scott.
Even though that was a long time ago, I have never forgotten his kindness and his amazing ability to "walk the walk" of peace.

I am very sad to hear of his loss and to his many family and friends, please know I share your loss.

Great appreciation for Scott Kennedy's many years of leadership, dedication and serious work. Sincere condolences to his dear wife Kris and their children.
Donna Baldini

Scott was such an inspiring presence in our community - the range of his mind and concerns, and the deep dedication with which he lived life, were truly awesome. In the last years I attended some of the small study groups he sponsored and was again impressed with the acuteness of his thinking, as well as his world wide connections. He will be missed!

We knew Scott from his Isla Vista days in the early 70's when he was organizing the Isla Vista Youth Project as a conscientious objector working with our church. At the same time we were working to found the Isla Vista Children's Center. This was in the aftermath of the burning of the bank in protest to the Vietnam war. There was a palpable sense of revolution and danger, excitement and possibility, in the air in those days, and we all worked together with joy and great energy to rebuild...