Mr. Emmett Jay Kitchen Jr.

Dear Friend and Fellow APCO Life Member, Gone but never forgotten--wonderful memories always remain. Lin Ford, Past APCO Historian, MidEastern APCO

Dear Dr. Kitchen,
My deep regrets to recently hear about Jay's passing. I hope you are still receiving these messages. I knew Jay from our days at Va. Tech. His obituary just appeared in the Cadet Corps magazine. Jay was my friend in the Corps and the German Club. It should be no surprise to you and your family that he stood out amongst all his peers in the '60s. While a lost track of him after graduation he made a lasting impression on me in the short 4 years we knew each other. May God bless you and your family.
Best Regards,
Rick Knapp
VPI Class of 1967

So very sorry to learn of Jay's passing. I have known him since 1974 and have been friends through APCO ever since. He was a wonderful man, full of life, friendly, and always gave 100% to everything he took on. My sincere condolences to his family. Lin D Ford, APCO Life Member, Radio Club of America Fellow.

I remember Jay from my early days at FCC. he was a stand up guy, very gracious and knowledgeable, and I learned a lot from him.

Truly one of my heroes. Through challenging times he had humor. He was therapy for me as much as I him. Thank you Jay and Kim.

Hi Kim,

Sandy and I share your loss. Jay was a wonderful person to be around. We enjoyed his passion showing us his basement and backyard trains, and our Reunion times at VT. Jay, your Company E 1967 Virginia Tech buddies will miss you.

Kim,
Libby and I are saddened to learn of Jay's passing. We will remember him full of life and personality.

Dr. Kitchen- Kris and I are so sorry for your loss. Godspeed jay and god bless you. Sending our support and love.Pam

Dear Kim,
I will never forget the day Jay hired me and how much I loved working for him for seven years. We pray that your wonderful memories help to ease the sorrow in your heart. Our condolences to your family and friends. Love, Toni and Gary Hess

Dear Kim,
Randy & I are heartbroken. Jay was, in every way, such a blessing to us all. We will miss him dearly. And just for him....from his Irish cousin:
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in
the hollow of His hand.
RIP Jay

Dearest Kim,
We will miss your wonderful Jay, we grew to love him so much, you were the most loving wife and Oh how he love and admire you as we do too. Deepest sympathy but we know he is in a better place and an angel watching over all of us.
RIP Jay,
Love,
Linda and Pete

Dear Kim, Please accept my sympathy over the loss of Jay. As the obituary says, he did "battle" Parkinson's disease. I was always impressed with his optimism and perseverance as the disease advanced. It was my privilege to care for Jay and I will miss seeing him. RIP.

Stephen Reich, M.D.

Kim,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences at the passing of your beloved Jay. May all those memories of your wonderful life together bring you peace in the days ahead. Fondly, Bob and Phylis Fern

NABER was my first job out of the Army in 1990, and I must say, Jay made it a fun place to work. I did not know him for long but I knew he was a good guy and a great boss.

Dear Brother I will miss you so much. Our childhood was filled with mischief and joy. Kim, you, Ray and I had great times together over the years. You will always be in my heart. Love

Kim, my condolences to you and your family. Jay was a great guy, always looked forward to seeing the two of you at MVCC. May he rest in peace.

Cousin, you will be missed terribly by Mike and I. We love you. Pam and Mike Allison

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. I knew Ben and his family when he lived in Avondale and attended Avondale Baptist Church.

Jay, you have been our hero. You
will always be loved and in our hearts forever. MISS YOU SO MUCH.