Kevin Steven Crichton

To Kevin's Parents:

It's taken me till now to properly compose what I wanted to convey here about my friend Kevin Crichton. What I want to share is the Kevin I experienced beyond the outrageous sense of humor and funny emails that everyone knew so well. This man was much more than his fun loving nature and sparkling personality.

Kevin was the first person I met when we started together in
a group of about 10 at Constitution Mortgage in May 2004. We were
great friends from Day One. We did so much together outside of work, and he was so supportive and empathetic when I was going thru the losses of my parents. The kindness and genuine caring that Kevin showed me is something I'll never forget. That's one reason why I'm so at a loss that I let my personal issues in life the past 2 years interfere with my keeping in touch w/him. Another time I asked him if he would go to Miami with me to pick up a car I bought online. Not only did he agree to go, he insisted on driving us in his Explorer. His unselfishness was amazing. Kevin was a light in my life that was most important to continue communication with, regardless of distance. I feel even more of a loss for letting that communication lapse. I've seen this before where people as genuine as Kevin leave us far too soon. In hindsight, I should have seen this as a possibility with someone like him. Now, it's obvious. I've lost too many friends way too young, and the common thread is they're always too good to stay on earth. I've replayed Kevin's empathy, support, and the fun we had so many times, in my mind over and over since he passed. I know how it hurts me, so I can't imagine how it hurts you.

You should be commended for the son you raised. A job well done!! Kevin's light was uncommon and desperately needed in our world. I am privileged to have known him, value the time I spent with him, and am extremely saddened at his loss. He was one of a kind, and will be greatly missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to have known him; even for 5 minutes. That's all it would have taken.

Our prayers are with Archie, Jeannette and Donna and all of Kevin's friends, and by reading all of the others he had many that he touched their hearts. I'm sorry we could not be there for your family as we were in NY. Jeannette is a wonderful neighbor and loved talking about her kids and was very proud of Kevin, who will be greatly missed driving pass our house.Watch over your family and your son. Jean & Dave Hornbeck

Once I was lucky enough to have Kevin as my best freind. From the time we met in junior high in art class to the following years in high school; until the time we grew apart going seperate ways, Kevin was a truly great friend. All that knew him can say many things and everyone of those words will be positive. Kevin will be truly missed by many, not only by friends,and family but by those who never had the chance to meet someone so honest and full of life. It has been years since we have spoke, however just thinking of Kevin still puts a big smile on my face. You will be missed, never forgotten.

To Kevin's family,

Kevin was a wonderful guy, so full of life. I think of him often and will never forget the conversations we enjoyed together. I congradulate you on the exceptional person he was and want you to know that you're in my prayers. God bless you all and be assured that heaven has gained from our loss. Kevin was loved by so many.

Unfortunately i never met Kevin,the only way was by emails between myself and my eldest son Garry Pass Kev,s emails for the most part where so funny and would liten anybody,s day, you know i don,t know why but i saved every one of his emails to me, I now know why.Alex Pass macclesfeild, cheshire united kingdom.

Kevin.... sorry I did not attend your wake.. I just found out... it is surreal... you were always laughing and cracking jokes. You infected everyone around you with your high spirits. Apparently, you were needed elsewhere... as always you will be a great addition where ever you go... Until we meet again!! My condolences to all your family and those you held dearest

Kevin may god bless you and your family. I knew you for a short time but know you was an awesome person. A couple of trips to Moe's and anyone would know that. Rest in peace buddy.
Juan Medero

I have had 6 days to reflect on my relationship with this special person that I was lucky enough to meet on my journey through life.
We spent many days together on a professional level and many evenings on a personal level when he lived in Palm Beach County.
We would still talk 2-3 times on a weekly basis and yes those emails. My extended family lives in England.The Emails would be foewarded on to the U.K.from there to Spain back to Seattle , on to Boing Aircraft To my brother Over to Pittsburgh. Over to the Brithish Virgin Islands.....so on and so forth. There is ne real way of knowing how many lives he touched on a daily basis.All in a possitive manner.
For those who did not get to meet this man it is truly unfortunate , he had so much to offer as a friend and as a human being.
When all is said and done at the final weighing in of the sum total of ones life look to the possitives. Wealth is not measured on the yardstick of a dollar but on the number of friends and lives that you have possitivly impacted . Based on this he was a very wealthy man.
His Mom told me a story when he was a child she advised him " if someone new comes into class be the first to welcome him or her as a friend" and that is how he lived always be first with a kind word or help.
He was the same age as my oldest daughter and he was like a son to me we had a special relationship.
I will miss you always as we loving joked to each other as one Piker to another??? only he knows whar that means..
You will be truly missed by all

I didn't know you that well, but I know your sister. Keep watch over her, as Craig & I will.

To Kevin

I closed my eyes and dreamt of you
I tried to convince myself
That the horror was untrue
It could not have been you

A room you would brighten
With a quick joke
And that unforgettable grin
Always there to lend a hand
What a true friend

Not an unkind word did you ever say
In your eyes, things were never grey
You lived life to the fullest
Thought each day was a gift

How could we have ever known
That a smile so bright could so quickly be gone

I was not alone
Many others loved you as well
I know in my heart
You were a gift

We were given such a sweet gift
To help us remember
Life is a treasure
Stop and smell the roses

Questions left unanswered
Feelings of an unfinished life

I have to believe there was a greater power at work when He called you home
You were needed for some higher deed
One of God’s chosen few
He lent you to us, yet only for a little while

I awoke this morning to feel your love
An angel watching down from up above
Giving us the strength to go on

A father, a son, and a brother, so precious
A friend so true
We will always remember you

06/22/07

Kev....May God Bless you and grant you eternal life. Rest in Peace.

William Ruffin,Jr. (Ruff)

Kevin, I was not one of the lucky ones, I never met you. But I worked with your mother and I know what a fun person she is. She and your father must have taught you well, because reading the other entries here, it's obvious you were a great guy - loved by everyone.It makes me very sad to know how many people are suffering without you now. You touched many lives in a very good way. Rest in peace.

Kevin, I still feel like this is a dream. I can't believe you are gone. I will forever miss your morning hellos, our little chats about our lives, and you always making sure I had lunch. You were a true and most thoughtful friend. I will never forget you! Love, your friend. Anna Marie

Kevin, I can still remember the day you played a joke with me and the chips at Moe’s… This is the way I will always remember you, having fund and making friends laugh! May you rest in peace and God bless you and your entire family.

Kevin, you sure will be missed my friend! You had that special thing about you that we all loved & will forever miss. You truly cared about others & no matter what was going on, you made everyone smile even when they didn't want to.
I know I will definitely miss your hilarious emails. Every morning, I'd receive 2-3/day from you. And later that day when you'd visit our office, you'd ask, "How'd ya like them 'em today?" with a smile, or followed by a huge laugh.
And that semi-horn in your car...do you know how many heart attacks you nearly gave me?
It's so hard to believe those days are gone. You were just in our office on Friday. You were always in a good mood, smiling & laughing at something that was going on. And that laugh of yours...that, I'll miss.
I thank you for the little talks we shared, the lunches during those rough 2 months downtown at Pipo's & most of all, for just being you. It was definitely my pleasure to have known you, as I too was one of the lucky ones. May God Bless You Kevin.

Roses are red, grass is green Kevins' in heaven so he should be.

I miss seeing him wadle in the front door straight to my desk asking if he can lend us more money. It took him about 3.27 seconds to walk to my desk and that's about what i needed to come up with a new deal.

No more daily funny e-mails, no more freaky jokes so that's just all gone now. Life is just not the same without him. We'll see him soon again and that's for sure.

The emblem drawings are most done in case you are reading this, so tell me your new e-mail and i'll send them to you ...I promise ... Later guy!

Kevin was and always will remain one of my good friends .. I remember when he used to stop by the dealership every month to get his Z worked on .. he would stand and talk to me for a while and always get me a diet coke .. even if i already a drink on my desk .. he was the most beautiful human being anyone could ever get the chance to meet and talk to .. also the priveledge to know him was God's gift to me ... I will miss you Kevin ... R.I.P. ...

Miss u Kevin

I will miss my friend, who, no matter what was going on always had a smile so we could smile with him. He was one of the best people I've ever known and feel honored to have had the chance. Love you Kevin....

Kevin was an exceptional person. He was a Dreamer - but without dreams, where would we go and what would we do. No matter what obstacle got in Kevin's way, he always overcame them and made his dream come true. He was extremely caring and a giver. I have never met anyone with such great intentions.

If you had the chance to meet him, you were one of the lucky ones.

During the time that I was blessed with Kevin's presence - he made me realize that life is precious and we should live in the moment. He never took a second of his life for granted.

Kevin will never be forgotten, he will remain to live in our hearts forever.

My condolences to all who knew him, this is a great loss to everyone.

We loved Kevin like he was part of our family. His sense of humor and smile will be greatly missed. God bless you and your family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

I will forever miss "Kevy" hanging out in my office, taking me to lunch (especially at Tijuana's), our trips to Kamal's, his laugh, him saying "Good Laaawd!", his genuine concern when I was upset or having a bad day, his ring tones, and his emails. He was a true friend.