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for Kenneth Hackathorn
Dan Hudson, RN, EMICT.
May 29, 2017
Kenny volunteered much of his valuable time for a great cause with helping others in need. With this, I never thought of him as just a ride-along on the ambulance, more so as a colleague, and a wise friend. As we moved in separate directions later, I would run into Ken. He usually reminded me about a call we had worked together several years past, and he was 25+ years older! I don't know if I will ever meet wonderful folks from this era like Ken, and Leland Denton who past recently. God only made so many like them that one will meet in a lifetime. R.I.P. Kenny, you earned it.-dlh-
May 28, 2017
Jean and family, our deepest condolences for your loss. We didn't see family very often but have great memories of summer family picnics. Thoughts and prayers.
Juanita Hansford and family.
Chuck Rogers
May 27, 2017
Penny and family,
I'm sorry to read about the loss of your father and husband. I remember hanging out with you and John Wallace and visiting with your brother. Those were fun times. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
Marcia (Hansford) White
May 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He worked with my dad Richard Hansford or known as squeaky at Goodyear and I remember him. He helped one time when I was getting my flu shot and got scared and about passed out at the Union Hall.
Vickie Holthaus
May 27, 2017
I remember well being welcome in your house as a teen! My sympathy to you, Tina, and to all your family on the loss of your dad.
Larry Knuckey
May 27, 2017
I knew Kenny in the 80's when I was a paramedic here in Topeka from 76-91. Kenny was a real gentleman and someone with whom I always enjoyed working. I'm glad he had a long life and hope his family's good memories of him will help sustain them at this time. RIP Kenny.
Carol Yoho
May 27, 2017
Jean and Family,
Kenny and my husband, Max Yoho, were good friends at Goodyear, where Max worked as a machinist. Both retired in 1991, and I'm thinking Max may have been master-of-ceremonies at Kenny's retirement dinner. (He often volunteered to do that job for his retiring buddies back then.)
I didn't know Kenny because I married Max several years later, but his name drew my attention in the obituary section of today's newspaper because I'd heard Max talk of Kenny often.
Max died just over one month ago, so I am wallowing in his loss, much like you must be feeling the loss of Kenny. But I'd like to think that these two have met recently somewhere in the Great Beyond and are grinning ear-to-ear, catching up with each other, and planning some sort of peskiness that will cause a lot of ruckus and laughter as they begin their new jobs together upstairs among the clouds.
I send my condolences to all survivors who knew Kenny. I wipe away tears as I write these words and smile at the memories of all who have passed away but live on in my heart. May you find reason to smile--today and every day.
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