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for Kenneth Stone
Lisa
June 13, 2007
Kenny,
Today like many others you have been on my mind alot. I so desperately wish we could just spend time with you again. This has really been hard on all of us. You are truly missed by everyone. This weekend is Father's Day and we will be having your Dad, Sandi and Kevin over for a cookout but it will not be the same without you. Although you will not be here you will be on our minds and in our hearts as always. Happy Father's Day! Love and Miss you.
Laura Jones Mengon
May 10, 2007
Oh Kevin I'm so sorry to hear, I just spoke with Amber Saints last night and she told me. I need to come home, I've been away to long. I miss you Ken, you never left my heart even though we were 2418 miles apart. you have wings now sweet angel, and I bet you've already mastered the harp. Hug your mom for me kevin. your all in my prayers
toni
March 19, 2007
Debbie I really didn't get a chance to speak with you at the service, I wanted you to that I felt your sorrow, but really wasn't unti I was told that my husband was dead that I really knew the depth of your sorrow,
Prayer for you and Kenny's little boy whom
i had the pleasue of meetimg
Toni
March 19, 2007
Donna, I hope you were able to attend Coffee and Comfort group. You and your family are in my heart and prayers
Brandon Stone
March 17, 2007
I have been playing guitar for about 21 years. I started playing when I was just 9 years old. I took lessons from some of the most renowned teachers in the NW Indiana region. Among them, Joe Jordan of the J. Jordan blues band, and J. Scott Anderson. When my first teacher, the very patient and elder proprietor of Bialon Music, told me that he taught me everything that he knew, he sent me to a more advanced teacher.
From there, I was sent to an even more advanced teacher.
I learned all that I could from others. It was time to explore the world of guitar into uncharted territory on my own. I was then determined to teach myself everything that there was to know about the instrument. I would eat, sleep, and breathe guitar. I studied everything that I could get my hands on. I was determined to be the best guitarist in the world!
After studying various musical styles over the next several years, I came to the conclusion that there wasn't any such thing as a single best guitarist. For instance, no one can compare the most accomplished virtuoso classical guitarist with the most renowned blues guitarists, or metal guitarist. There are so many different styles out there, someone that specializes in jazz could know many things that a classical guitarist may not be familiar with. And vice versa. But I was still determined.
I studied all styles of music from the most recognized guitarists in each respective field. Al Dimeola, Tony MacAlpine, Frank Gambala, Yngwie Malmsteen, just to name a few (and, of course, the commercialized greats, such as Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, etc.).
Rather than learn single songs by a particular guitarist, I would learn albums at a time. I theorized that by learning an album by a great guitarist, I could really get a feel for their style and their intricacies.
When I was in high school, I was known as the "guitar man" by many. Guitarists and other musicians would come by to jam or simply to check me out. I began improvising with other musicians and on my own. During my senior year in high school, I wrote countless songs. It was during this time that I learned the basics of how to play drums. A drummer wanted me to teach him guitar, so we agreed that he would show me drums in exchange. I expanded from there.
I joined several bands over the next few years. Some of the bands I was in focused on original music, others focused on playing cover songs. Then there were bands that I played guitar in that did both covers and originals. Among them were Rude Awakening, Beaver, Crazy Stone, and Victory. You may have read about some of these bands in Midwest Beat Magazine, or heard CD's produced by us. We were popular in Chicagoland and NW Indiana.
I soon got burnt out by the lack of integrity shown by my fellow band mates. I loved, and still love, great music. It seemed that a lot of the musicians that I was trying to perform with weren't interested in music as much as they were interested in fame and fortune, or meeting chicks. I got sick of the whole scene.
Since most of the singers that I worked with were either arrogant or lacking in musical talent, it made it very hard to find a good, consistent singer. Therefore, I began singing. Over the years, along with my knowledge of scale structures and harmonies, it has become quite natural. Shortly after, I began playing at a church with an over-abundance of singing talent. I learned quite a lot about vocal harmonies thanks to these singers, and I was able to increase my singing range significantly. I also reinforced my vocal intonation.
I currently play guitar (and other instruments)at Crossroads Church.
Although I have taught many people throughout my playing career, I have been formally teaching guitar for about 5 years. I have learned how to develop each individual student, using several secret methods. From having so many different teachers, including myself, I have learned countless ways to improve and enhance the development of any given student. And since I don't like to be caught off guard by any of my students, I keep current.
(Those are Ken's words from his website)
Branton Noojin
March 17, 2007
God must have called you to be our guardian angel. I will miss you, love you, and forever covet our memories. I’m sorry I missed the past 10 years of precious memories we could have had. Even sorrier I could not say goodbye properly. I love you Kenny and when you see Grandma in heaven, please tell her I love her too.
Bonnie Wienke
February 23, 2007
Dear Ken,
Happy Belated Birthday!! I will always remember your birthday (it's the same as MJ's) and I thought about you all day last Saturday on the day of your birth. I'm thinking about your brothers; Brandon whose birthday was yesterday, and Kevin because they both miss you so much. We will try to keep an eye on your little guy Sammy, who looks just like you. It's bitter-sweet looking at him because I always see you in his face. I don't worry about you any longer; you're in great hands and I know you are now with our Lord making beautiful music, sometimes probably 'rocking the house'. I wish I could write poetry like your mom as I would send you a beautiful poem. Just know that I loved/love you with all my heart! I will miss you at the family get-togethers. I was so thrilled to hear about the loving tribute the school made by naming their scholarship after you---The Ken Stone Memorial Scholarship Fund. How proud your wife and mom are and rightly so! It shows how much you were loved and appreciated at the school. Watch over us Ken.
Love you lots and miss you more,
Aunt Bonnie
Tony O'Connor
February 17, 2007
I am working in D.C., as a business analyst for Verizon. I was working when my dad called to tell me what happened. Words will never express how much Ken means to me as a friend. When I started going to school at Clark, Ken befriended me from the very beginning. We spent practically everyday together through middle school and high school. He taught me how to play guitar, and in doing so, I learned from Ken what it means to have integrity when you try to achieve life goals…
Ken was the best guitarist I have ever known. He was a guitarist’s guitarist. He, too, was a perfectionist, and my greatest mentor! Ken spent countless hours teaching me to play guitar – he practically lived at my house…during school, and summer after summer after summer after summer… We loved playing guitar so much, we’d play guitar all day. We came up with originals together, and Kenny helped me become a great musician! I was in my recording studio just a couple days ago and was coming up with a new original and, as usual, wouldn’t you know it! Ken pops into my mind… Whenever I put a song together, or pick up the guitar…I always hear his voice in my head saying, “You need to clean that up! You know you can play better than that! Don’t be so sloppy…pretend you’re playing in front of a stadium full of people…and you’re in the spot light! Don’t settle for less; don’t settle for average: always try to be better and play better – it doesn’t matter what you do, you always have to try harder! Play until your fingers bleed! You can be better than that; you can do better than that! You know why? Because I know you’re better than that!”
This is the Ken Stone I know…whenever I approach anything it is with these words – and his inspiring wisdom – that I achieve my goals! If Ken never entered my life, I would not know what it means to go above and beyond the status quo. I would not be proactive or self motivated to always be better than I was yesterday, or 10 minutes ago for that matter. Ken’s philosophy on life is simple: no matter how good you become, you can always be better! Kenny’s outlook and philosophy on life shapes mine: it helped me through college, it helps me at work, and it continues to inspire me whenever I pickup my guitar. Even now…whenever I pick up my guitar, I always try to approach it as if I were playing in front of Ken or with Ken – if you could impress Kenny, then you knew you were on the right track! He was very critical of all things regarding life. Ken taught me to not be offended by criticism, but to embrace it and nurture it and learn from what is being said by the critics – no matter who. I apply this in business, at work, in my relationships and at play.
Ken and I, well, everyone who knows us knows that we lived life to its fullest! We didn’t care what people thought. We lived as though each day was our last. We were good people. We didn’t get into any trouble when we were together. Its often frowned on when kids start to party and try to live life as adults, especially when we’re in our teens. I know we did…We were smart about it, and that’s all that counts. We partied, we laughed, we fought, we cried: we shared our fears and we shared our hopes with each other. We were best friends! We loved girls…and we supported each other when they broke our hearts. Even when there was no one for us to turn to, we always had our guitars. Kenny could make a guitar scream and cry and laugh and taunt! He put all his emotion into his playing. Ken is rock-solid in character, and he is a warm, passionate human being, who has a “Heart of a Lion!”
As with everything…as time passes by and we travel this path of life, we all find ourselves with less time to ourselves, with our families and with our friends. Sometimes we find ourselves miles away from home… No matter how far away I am from my home – family and friends – I always have these notions on which to reflect. These are only a mere portion of the images that fill my thoughts and such moments of great nostalgia. Dad used to scold us and lecture us and preach ‘til he was blue in the face. He treated Kenny as if he were his own kid (especially when it came to getting lectured…) and although Ken (and I) thought my dad could be a pain, he really respected my dad for all the things he said to us and how he said it.
When I was talking with my dad when he called about Kenny, my dad said, “You know…I look back now, and you guys were good kids… I used to give you guys a hard time, but as parents, we do it because we worry about the decisions you might make, since we can’t make all your decisions for you. But you guys never got into any trouble and you never caused harm to anyone…”
My dad talked about all the times Kenny would come over…Kenny never even had to knock on the door. He was part of our family. He always ate dinner with us, and we would stay up all night and sleep all day during the summer. My dad used to say, “You guys are going to sleep you’re lives away…” I look back and think “if only it were that simple…” Northwest Indiana was our stomping ground and everyone knew us when it came to playing guitar. We were the best guitarists in the region! We were the best because Kenny made us that way.
Our first band together consisted of Kenny, my brother (Michael on bass), Kurt Krieger (drums), and me. We could play anything and everything. After my brother left for New York after my mom and dad divorced, Ken introduced me to Blaise Filas, who is also a very dear and wonderful person, who started playing bass with us, and sometimes guitar – I guess it just depends on what we were doing. I look back and see a great time – all the time! I celebrate Kenny’s life constantly, and everything I do comes from wisdom that Kenny instilled in me, as kids typically do. The only difference for me is that our dreams and goals as kids were so powerful and far fetched that I was just “young and stupid” enough to hold onto everything he said to me with every shred of my existence – and I am glad that his wisdom fills my soul!
In eternal loving memory of Kenneth Blaire Stone,
Tony O’Connor
Leslie O'Connor
February 10, 2007
I will always remember Ken as one of my older brother's, and he will be missed.
Jim O'Connor
February 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Janek Family
February 9, 2007
If we could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true,
We'd pray to God with all our hearts
For yesterday and You.
A thousand words can't bring you back
We know because we've tried...
Neither will a thousand tears
We know because we've cried...
You left behind our broken hearts
And happy memories too...
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted You.
The Janek Family
February 9, 2007
There came that day of sorrow,
and the one we loved so dear.
Went on his way to Heaven,
so far and yet so near.
He left his love to each of us, and though he’s gone we are sure he knew,
we all loved him very much too.
Deep in our hearts you will always stay,
loved and remembered everyday.
The gates of memory never close,
We miss you more than anyone knows.
Maureen Egan
February 9, 2007
Deborah and Sammy - My heart goes out to you both. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Jerry Panozzo and Family
February 9, 2007
Dear Deb, Sam and family,
We are still reeling from the news of Kenny's passing. You always figure to see a loved one "next time" when you see them "this time". I took him as my Christian brother and a kindred spirit from the moment we met. We laughed together and cried together.It was a true pleasure to play behind him. His music and his spirit live on. I find myself listening to recordings of his guitar work and still being amazed by what he could do with that guitar. My prayers are with Deb and Sammy as they move forward without Ken. May they find peace and comfort in the knowledge that Kenny had professed his faith and worked hard to live it. We will miss you brother.
Katherine Stone-Mott
February 9, 2007
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. It truly breaks our heart that he is no longer with us, but we will always remember his kind heart and bright smile. We will keep Kenny and your family in our thoughts, prayers, and our hearts always.
Kathy, Kerry, Miranda, and Sean.
Steven Hobbs
February 9, 2007
Brandon our thoughts are with you during this loss to your Family.
Joe Mitchell
February 9, 2007
I’ve known Ken for over half my life. Ken taught me how to drive a car, and how to play guitar, I am forever in debt to him for this.
Ken, it has been an honor jamming with you; I look forward to doing it again.
Phillip Jordan
February 8, 2007
I'm really sorry to hear about Ken and am taken back to know how important family is. Please take the time to take this tragic event and make your family bonds stronger. I always found Ken to be a great person and was a great co-worker. I'am sure that he will be greatly missed. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Repay
February 8, 2007
Dear Donna, My thoughts and prayers are with you now more than ever. Kenny will be missed by so many, but he will live on in our hearts and our memories.
Love always,
Connie Zhai
February 8, 2007
Deb/Sam - I am in utter shock to hear of your loss, a wonderful husband, a terrific dad and a great son...I hope you are well, and will stay strong for us and yourself because Kenny will want you to be - much love!!
Anne Marie Guiden Heusinkveld
February 8, 2007
Debbie,
We've known each other since we were 5 years old. I can't imagine what you must be going through now. My heart truly bleeds for you during this time. We could never come to fully understand what God's plan is for each of us. Please know that my mom, dad and sisters are praying for you and your entire family. Please let me know if there is anything that I could do for you. We love you dearly. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.
February 8, 2007
Lynnette Ferro
February 8, 2007
Deborah, Sammy and family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.
John 6:40
Jim, Lynnette, Stephen, Thomas and William Ferro
Christa Hull
February 8, 2007
The Stone Family,I was just thinking about all the memories I have of Ken, like going to the prom, visiting with him for hours at the Clarke gas station he worked at for so long, coming to your house and watching Brandon and Ken play Super Mario Brothers on Nintento for hours! We can't leave out the brown Nova that he loved and at times hated working on. That was obviously many years ago, but these are memories that we will have for a lifetime. Ken was always a kind person and we grew up so much during the four years we were together. Now I look at pictures of he and Deborah with their new baby Sam and I want to say how happy he looks in the pictures. Sam looks just like him! I'm a wife and mother of a young infant and my heart just aches for what you must be feeling. I have cried tears, not just for Ken, but for the people who love him so dearly. I remember Ken and he was a very loyal person. This is why I believe he is still with you and will always be close to you in spirit. I just pray that you hold on to the good memories you have with him and let the Lord comfort you with His love and gentle hand.
God Bless all of you,
Christa Hull
Wesley Pratt
February 8, 2007
Doug/Donna:
So sorry to hear about your Son. My thoughts are with you both during this time.
Christopher Jaworski
February 8, 2007
My condolences to the Stone family. I had met kenny about 17 years ago through my uncle Blaise. Iwas about 13 at the time and those two were like musical gods to me and were the sole reason for my love of playing guitar. He left a great mark on this world and he will be missed tearribly.
Lupe (Acevez) Cavazos
February 8, 2007
Dear Stone family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Kenny a long time ago when we went to school together at George Rogers Clark.
May God bless your family during this difficult time!
Mike Anglin
February 8, 2007
I have known Kenny for nearly 18 years,and until now I hadnt conciously realized the great positive impact he has had on my life.Of course he was always a great friend to me and many others,but he was also a source of indescribable inspiration.He introduced me to the majority of the people whom I still call & consider friends to this day .He had a unique laugh ,a fun sense of humour,fantastic musical talent,and a ,some times cocky but never mean attitude about him which I always admired him for ,as well as everything else about him.He unselfishly aided me during many times of turmoil ,grief and other difficulty with gentility ,kindness & understanding .Our friendship over the years has been instrumental in making me the person I am today ,and I am eternally endebted to him for it.Those he touched with his personality and musical abilities are better for it as well,wether it was hearing him play or being one of the many who he passed his talnt along to.I will never forget Kenny and all he was to me and I will always love him as he was like another brother to me in my mind.Rest in peace Kenny and your legacy will live on in all of us.
Mark Burka
February 8, 2007
Dear Deborah & family;
We were saddened to hear of Ken's unexpected passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Mark & Margaret Burka
Victor Fields
February 8, 2007
To the family and friends of Kenneth Stone,
Ken is missed by colleagues and students from his brief association with us at the Parke County Learning Center. We all pray for understanding and guidance through this time of grief.
Carrie & Kelly & Pat
February 8, 2007
Dear Brandon & Lisa,
We are sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anita & Mike Kube
February 7, 2007
Debbie and Sammy:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that you will find comfort through your friends, family and God during this difficult time. We know God has big plans for you. We believe Ken is with Jesus right now. With heartfelt sympathy,
Al Gallegos
February 7, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Stone family. I was in a band with Ken for a short time and he was truly a gifted musician. My prayers are with you Ken and your family.
Marie Krygoski
February 7, 2007
To the Conover family (Julie) and the Stone family.....My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. (I worked with Julie at FagelHaber)
Laura Filas (Stevens)
February 7, 2007
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Toni
February 7, 2007
Donna, I'm so sorry for the lost of your son Kenny. Donna there are no words that can take away the pain of a mother laying her child to rest.
Donna you are in my thoughts and prayes, may you find comfort in this time of sorrow.
Debbie I so sorry, I remmeber how much love you and Kenny shared, I know that God will be with you always, just trust in him.
God Bless
Toni
Toni
February 7, 2007
Kevin,
I know how much you loved Kenny, I'm so very sorry to hear that he is no-longer here. My prayers are with you.
God Bless
Toni
The Plambeck Family
February 7, 2007
Our most heartfelt sympathies to the family. We know that Ken is now walking hand in hand with Jesus.
All our love and prayers,
Psalm 23
Jennifer and Tony Ferro
February 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Penny Lutz - Abrams
February 7, 2007
To my cousin Donna and all the Stone family,
I was so shocked to hear of Kenny's untimely death. My heart is breaking for all of you. I can't tell you how glad I was that we all got together about three years ago and I got to meet the boys and their families - and that I have the video tape too. My love, thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Sincerely, Penny
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Mike Anglin
February 7, 2007
I'll miss you Kenny,you have been a great friend to me for so many years .My deepest sympathies to Debbie,Sam,Brandon,Kevin,Donna,Douglas and all who were fortunate to know Kenny,We all mourn together.
Larry & Ann Vale
February 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laura Powell
February 7, 2007
Deborah and Sam-
We are so deeply saddened by your loss. Keep God in your sight and he will carry you through.
The Powell Family
Anita Felix
February 7, 2007
Deb,I know that God will be with you at this difficult time. Know that you are always in our prayers. You and Kenny brought so much joy with you and then the addition of Sam to your family was such a blessing. Please call if you need ANYTHING!.
Blaise Filas
February 7, 2007
Friends & Family,
The memories of 17 plus years of friendship are way too short and not enough.I'll cherish the times and friendship we shared and it'll NEVER be forgotten.
Blaise Filas
Bill Fisher
February 7, 2007
Deborah, I heard the sad news of Kenny's sudden and tragic passing. I knew Kenny to be a great husband to you and father to Sam, based on your loving comments about him. I will remember the great time Sue and I had at your wedding, which was the only time we had the opportunity to meet and enjoy Kenny's company. You and Sam will be in our prayers....Bill
Deb, Sam & Ken
Brandon Stone
February 7, 2007
Thank you everyone for your support.
Bobby Drew
February 7, 2007
To all of Kenny's family, It is a total shock to hear about Kenny's untimely passing. He was a good man.My thoughts are with all of you.
Angela Pinarski
February 7, 2007
Deb & Sam-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We just wanted to let you know we're with you always.
Angie, Bob, Nick, Phil and Alex
Johnnie Taylor
February 7, 2007
Deborah, so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you, Sammy and your entire family in my prayers. May God give you and yours strength during these trying times.
LaVonne Ledell
February 7, 2007
Donna, Kevin & Brandon-I only met you once at the wedding, but I am so sad that your son and brother is no longer here. I pray that you will be able to have happy memories in the midst of your sadness. Deborah-I know that Kenny loved being a husband and a Dad-you and Sam both brought him great joy. Even though I don't see you often, you'll be in my prayers this coming year.
Christa Hull
February 7, 2007
Words alone can't express how saddened I was to hear about Ken's tragic passing. I'm so sorry for your loss and please take peace in the fact that you will see him again in heaven. The angels are enjoying his beautiful music. I guess the Lord needed him in heaven.
Loving thoughts,
Christa Hull (Simmons)
Mike McDaniel
February 7, 2007
Deborah (and family), I was shocked and saddened to hear about this tragedy. Words are so insufficient at times like this, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kenny was a nice guy, a good man and a loving father. My most sincere condolences at this time of grief and sorrow... Mike
Bill and Denice Styck
February 7, 2007
We are so very sorry for this tremendous loss. We love you and are always here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kenny's family.
bran,ken,dad,kev
February 7, 2007
deb,sam,ken
February 7, 2007
kev,ken,mom,bran
February 7, 2007
Brandon Stone
February 7, 2007
I MISS YOU DUDE! MAKE A PLACE FOR US. WE WILL SEE YOU WHEN GOD IS READY. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HE WAS READY FOR YOU NOW; WE SURELY WEREN'T!!! I KNOW YOU ARE PLAYING SOME BEAUTIFUL MUSIC RIGHT NOW... 143
-B
Brandon Stone
February 7, 2007
I love you Ken. I miss you something fierce! This is tough, man. Thanks for the story yesterday, I'll use it. -Brandon
Mary Bonnema
February 7, 2007
To Donna, Doug, Brandon, Kevin, Deborah and the rest of the Stone family I want to pass along to you my deepest sympathy. I was shocked and saddened by Ken's passing and can only imagine how you are feeling. Ken was a wonderful person with a great spirit, he will be deeply missed.
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